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WHO Upgrades XBB.1.16 to a ‘Variant of Interest’ as Cases Rise in the U.S.
A new COVID-19 omicron variant is driving up case counts in India, and has also been discovered in 18 U.S. states.
April 25, 2023
FDA Okays 2nd Omicron Booster for People Ages 65+ and the Immunocompromised
People who are 65 and older or have immune issues may benefit from the extra protection of a second bivalent booster, the FDA announced.
April 19, 2023
Itchy Eyes and Conjunctivitis Might Be the Latest COVID-19 Symptoms
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 appears to be causing red, itchy eyes, especially in infants and young children, according to early reports.
April 17, 2023
COVID-19 Increases Likelihood of Heartburn, Bloating in the Next Year
COVID-19 raises the risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders like acid reflux (GERD), bloating, and constipation, per a new study.
March 09, 2023
First Flu-COVID Combination Home Test Gets FDA Okay
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is the first device authorized by the FDA to identify both COVID-19 and flu viruses from a single nasal swab.
March 03, 2023
How to Relieve COVID-19 Muscle Aches and Pains
Body aches are a top symptom of COVID-19 and long COVID, with the type of pain varying greatly from person to person. Learn why and what to do.
January 30, 2023
FDA Panel Votes to Make All COVID-19 Shots Bivalent
The reformulated vaccine defends against new omicron strains, including XBB omicron variants. The panel stopped short of recommending yearly boosters.
January 30, 2023
Did Lockdowns and Masking Lead to ‘Immunity Debt’?
Did lack of exposure to germs weaken our immune systems? Here experts debunk this theory and provide some other explanations for the current “tripledemic.”
January 23, 2023
XBB.1.5 on Track to Become the Top COVID-19 Subvariant in the U.S.
This highly contagious omicron offshoot is spreading fast across the U.S., causing worries about an increase in infections and hospitalizations.
January 12, 2023
How to Take Care of Someone With COVID-19 — and Not Get Sick Too
Here’s how to help someone recover from COVID-19 and not get sick yourself, with advice on medications, home remedies, hygiene, isolation, and more.
January 04, 2023
Some COVID-19 Patients Don’t Recover Their Sense of Smell — Scientists May Know Why
A new study links the loss of sense of smell as a lingering COVID-19 symptom to abnormal inflammation and cell damage in the lining of the nose.
December 30, 2022
10 Most Common COVID-19 Symptoms Now
A new study finds that the top 10 COVID symptoms continue to evolve in the omicron era. Sore throat is No. 1 on the list followed by runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.
December 16, 2022
Losing Taste And Smell Due to COVID-19 Tied to Lower Reinfection Risk
After a mild COVID-19 infection, people who lost smell or taste were twice as likely to have antibodies that may protect against reinfection.
December 14, 2022
Immunocompromised in the Era of COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself
If you are immunocompromised because of cancer, a chronic illness, or other conditions, COVID-19 poses a unique threat. Here’s what you need to know.
December 05, 2022
New COVID Subvariants Take Over the U.S.
BA.5 accounts for just under a quarter of cases while BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are responsible for nearly half of infections in the country, according to latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
November 28, 2022
COVID Rebound Is Real — and Surprisingly Common
COVID-19 symptoms can return even after a person feels fully recovered and has a negative home test. Find out what to do if rebound happens to you.
November 21, 2022
Should You Get the New COVID-19 Booster to Fight Omicron?
New COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron subvariants are now available. Everyone 5 and up is eligible to receive one of these reformulated boosters.
November 11, 2022
Paxlovid Cuts Risk of Long COVID, Study Finds
Treatment may help prevent symptoms of COVID-19 that can persist long after infection.
November 10, 2022
Coronavirus Alert
The latest news, data, and expert insights on the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases, deaths, variants, vaccines and boosters, testing and treatment.
November 09, 2022
9 Ways to Make Holiday Gatherings Safer During COVID-19 Times
Get a COVID-19 booster and flu shot, open a window or eat outdoors, stay home if you feel sick, and follow the other tips here to lower infection risk.
November 03, 2022