FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Medicine & Technology Feb 27, 2021

The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The new vaccine is the first single-dose shot for coronavirus protection.

Yale University Resarchers Propose Blood Tests for Biomarkers to Predict the Severity and Mortality of COVID-19 Patients

Feb 27, 2021

Researchers from Yale University analyzed blood samples of COVID-19 patients upon first-day admissions and found that 5 proteins heavily linked with obesity are biomarkers in predicting which patients will require intensive care and which will be able to recover.

Should We Be Worried About This New York COVID-19 Variant?

Feb 26, 2021

A new COVID-19 variant runs across New York City. Studies indicate that mutations can undermine the efficacy of vaccines.

Severe COVID-19 Infection Could Lead to Hair Loss

Feb 25, 2021

Hair loss after COVID-19 infection could continue up to nine months, which could even worsen because of stress.

Is J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Safe and Effective? Here's What FDA Says

Feb 25, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is 66.1% effective in reducing virus disease and shows evidence of stopping the transmission of the virus.

How Does COVID-19 Affect Diabetes? Is it a Trigger or Something More?

Feb 24, 2021

Scientists are unsure whether COVID-19 is directly or indirectly attacking insulin-producing beta cells. However, numerous studies suggest that there is a link between diabetes and COVID-19.

Researchers Push Game Theory in Understanding Mimicry in Viruses Like COVID

Feb 24, 2021

A team of researchers proposes that a game theory approach could offer new insights and methods into understanding the spread and effect of viruses, such as SARS-COV-2, which causes COVID-19.

Loss of Sense of Smell and Taste For Up to Five Months for COVID-19 Patients

Feb 23, 2021

Preliminary research recently showed individuals with COVID-19 are likely to lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after infection.

Study Reveals That Asymptomatic People Transmit Half of COVID-19 Infections

Feb 22, 2021

Newly-published research showed that at least 50 percent of COVID-19 infections are transmitted by people who don't experience any symptoms of the virus.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Myths Debunked, Experts Weigh in 6 Important Facts

Feb 21, 2021

An immunologist and pharmacist reveal six important facts about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, debunking some myths surrounding mRNA vaccine technology.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Social Distancing, Wearing a Mask Are Still Needed Despite Getting the Shot

Feb 20, 2021

Even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, experts underscored the importance of continuing behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing.

COVID-19 May Become An Endemic Soon, Fauci Warns

Feb 18, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci said in November 2020 that the coronavirus would likely become endemic in the next several years. What does that mean?

Which Animals Will Most Likely Cause The Next Big Pandemic?

Feb 17, 2021

Before another big pandemic hits, scientists want to know which animals the next coronavirus pandemic might come from to combat it as its very roots.

New COVID-19 Variant: Should We Worry About B1525?

Feb 17, 2021

Experts say there is currently no evidence to suggest B1525 causes more severe illness or increased transmissibility. Is it risky, though?

Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturer Announces Production of 50 Million Doses This Year

Feb 16, 2021

Providence Therapeutics said it is on track in producing 50 million doses of vaccine for COVID-19 this year.