Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill Paxlovid Explained
Pfizer's Paxlovid has been shown to be highly effective at treating "mild-to-moderate" COVID-19 in certain adults and children. Learn more about it here.
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How Occupational Therapy Could Help Those With Long COVID
Irish researchers conducted two studies exploring how clinical interventions such as occupational therapy affect participants coping with symptoms of long COVID
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How The Pandemic Has Really Changed Our Brains
A lot has changed due to the pandemic. Consequently, your brain has changed, too. Here's how to prevent it from causing long-term negative effects.
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What We Know About Moderna's Vaccine For Young Children
Moderna may be close to getting emergency authorization for a vaccine designed for America's youngest children. Here's what you need to know.
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Which Therapies Are Being Tested To Treat Long COVID?
As if symptoms of COVID-19 weren't rough enough on your health, up to 30% of people end up with long COVID. What treatments are being tested for these people?
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Valneva: Everything We Know About The New COVID-19 Vaccine
A vaccine that may provide better protection against new variants, called Valneva, is undergoing regulatory approval. Here's what you need to know.
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What We Know So Far About Kamala Harris Testing Positive For COVID-19
We've detailed everything you need to know about Vice President Kamala Harris testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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The Mental Health Impacts On Hospitalized COVID Patients' Families
A new study shows that the mental health impacts on hospitalized COVID patients' families have lingered past the days of hospital admission.
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What Are Your Chances Of Getting A Breakthrough COVID Infection?
A new study investigated the likelihood of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19. Here's what it found about who is more and less likely to experience it.
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What We Know About The First FDA-Approved COVID Treatment For Kids
While COVID-19 vaccines have not yet been approved for children under 5, the FDA just announced an approved treatment for this younger age group.
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Why The White House Wants To Raise Awareness Of The Life-Saving COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment
Taking Paxlovid within the first five days of COVID-19 symptoms can reduce risk of hospitalization and death by 89%, but the pill is under-prescribed.
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How To Store At-Home COVID Tests For Accurate Results
Many people in the U.S. are stocking up on at-home COVID test kits. Here is how to store at-home COVID tests for accurate results.
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Why Vaccine Effectiveness May Depend On How Strong Your Immune System Is
COVID-19 is a high-risk way of getting immunity and is less effective for omicron. So what role does the immune system actually play in vaccine effectiveness?
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Potential Ways COVID-19 Could Affect Your Teeth
New data is emerging which suggests that there is a correlation between COVID-19 and dental health, but can COVID-19 actually affect your teeth?
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The Differences Between Every COVID-19 Variant Explained
Don't worry if you're not familiar with every COVID-19 variant. The mutations can seem daunting. Here's what you need to know about the widespread variants.
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When Does The COVID-19 Booster Shot Become Effective?
Generally speaking, it can take up to two weeks after receiving the booster for your immune system to reach peak levels of protection
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Side Effects Of The Sinovac Vaccine For COVID-19 Explained
Here's what you need to know about the Sinovac vaccine for COVID-19.
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Does Having COVID-19 Increase Your Chances For A Blood Clot?
COVID-19 symptoms vary in severity. Mild symptoms include coughing and chills, but some people have more serious symptoms. Can COVID-19 cause blood clots?
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Is It Normal To Get A Headache After Getting The COVID-19 Booster Shot?
Should you be worried if you get a headache after getting your COVID-19 booster?
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Think Twice Before Drinking This After You Get Your COVID-19 Booster
While it's good to rest and drink fluids after getting the COVID-19 booster, be wary of consuming one particular type of drink afterwards.
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All The Side Effects Of The COVID-19 Booster Shot Explained
Public health officials are advising COVID-19 booster shots for all adult Americans. But what if you're worried about the side effects? Here's what to expect.
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Is It Safe To Get A Tattoo During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
While there have always been risks associated with getting a tattoo, the COVID-19 pandemic has added an extra layer of risk and hesitation for many people.
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Mix-And-Match COVID-19 Vaccines: Which Booster Is Right For You?
There are at least nine possible combinations of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Here's how to know which combo is best for you.
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Health Products For COVID-19 That Are Total Scams
The FDA monitoring the market for fraudulent COVID-19-related health products. Here's a sampling of such products that are nothing but scams.
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How COVID-19 Could Actually Change Your Senses Of Smell And Taste
Losing your senses of smell and taste is a recognized symptom of an active COVID-19 infection, but for some, the problems continue for months.
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Side Effects Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Booster Shot Explained
Sore muscles or joints, fatigue, headaches, chills, and pain at the injection site are some of the side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
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What Happens If You Get Your COVID-19 Booster Too Soon?
The public seems to be responding without hesitation, with more people now coming in for COVID-19 booster shots than for their first dose.
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