Two Variants of COVID-19 Combined Into a Heavily Mutated Hybrid Virus: What Could This Mean?

Medicine & Technology Feb 16, 2021

Researchers found that two variants of COVID-19 have combined and formed into a mutated and hybrid variant. Could this mean the world is entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What Makes Someone a COVID-19 Superspreader?

Feb 14, 2021

New research identifies several factors that significantly raise the risk of someone being a coronavirus superspreader.

Scientists Show How ‘Killer’ T Cells Could Enhance COVID-19 Immunity Amidst New Variants

Feb 12, 2021

Scientists expressed hope that T cells, that can target and destroy cells that are infected by the virus, could provide some resistance to COVID-19.

California Variant for COVID-19 Rapidly Spreading in Several US States

Feb 11, 2021

A new study found that a variant for COVID-19 known as CAL.20C has now spread to several states in the United States and many other countries.

What Can You Do After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Feb 10, 2021

Experts advise vaccinated individuals to maintain minimum health protocols for their safety and others around them that may not have been vaccinated yet.

Study Shows COVID-19 May Infect Brain Cells, Possibly Killing Nearby Neurons

Feb 10, 2021

A new study showed that the coronavirus that's causing COVID-19 could penetrate the star-shaped cells in the brain, igniting a chain of reactions that may incapacitate and even kill nearby neurons.

These 5 New COVID-19 Strain Symptoms Need Medical Attention

Feb 10, 2021

New COVID-19 strains are still raising serious concerns. What are these are five warning signs that require immediate medical attention?

Experts Identified Four Main Comorbidities That Lead to COVID-19 Deaths

Feb 10, 2021

A global meta-analysis of databases on of 375,859 participants from 14 countries found the four main comorbidities that linked to COVID-19 deaths.

US FDA Authorizes At-Home COVID-19 Test; Results in Just 30 Minutes

Feb 09, 2021

Within 30 minutes, a result will indicate if an individual tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Be Less Effective On People With Obesity?

Feb 09, 2021

Doctors specializing in obesity medicine questions the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine on people with obesity as previous vaccines have lesser effectiveness.

Study Strengthens CDC’s Prediction About UK Variant Rapidly Spreading in the US

Feb 07, 2021

A new study has just strengthened the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's prediction that "the so-called B.1.17 variant will dominate" cases of COVID-19 by March.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Here's What To Do

Feb 06, 2021

Got a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how to treat the side effects, including pain, swelling, and more!

Coronaviruses’ ‘Recombination’ Ability Potentially Adds To Rise of Dangerous Variants

Feb 05, 2021

New studies highlight how coronaviruses often mix their genetic components, potentially contributing to the increase of dangerous strains.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Could Reduce Viral Transmission

Feb 03, 2021

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic infections.

Can COVID-19 Infection and Vaccine Really Affect Men's Reproductive Health?

Feb 03, 2021

COVID-19 could affect sperm quality and reduce fertility among infected men. However, several experts remain skeptical over the results.