Covid-19 Stories
Vaping May Raise Susceptibility To COVID-19, Study Warns
The study found that typical ingredients of the vaping liquid -propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin- alone or with the use of nicotine enhanced susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. COVID Vaccines Linked To Slight Increase In Heart And Brain Issues: Large-Scale Study
The researchers cautioned that the study found only associations with adverse health effects and it does not prove that these issues are caused by the vaccines. COVID-19 Vaccination Or Booster During Pregnancy Protects Infants For 6 Months: Study
The findings of the study underscore the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy to ensure that infants are born with strong protection until they are old enough to be vaccinated. Reduced Risk Of COVID-19, Hospitalization In Older Adults Who Exercised Before Pandemic: Study
Senior adults who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or getting hospitalized from COVID-19 compared to those who did not follow guidelines, the study revealed. Switching Arms While Taking Multi-Dose Vaccines May Improve Immune Response: Study
Although the study focused on the immune response against COVID-19, researchers expect similar results for other multidose vaccinations. COVID-19 During Pregnancy Triples Odds Of Respiratory Illness In Children; Risk Lower In Vaccinated Expectant Mothers: Study
Researchers behind a new study looked into the relationship between maternal COVID-19 vaccination and respiratory illness in infants using a longitudinal cohort of mother-infant pairs. Vegetarian Diet May Help Reduce Risk, Severity Of COVID-19 Infection: Study
People on a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet were at a lower risk (39%) of getting COVID-19 infection compared to omnivores. Flu And COVID-19 Infections Continue To Surge After Holiday Season: CDC
Respiratory infections continue to surge in the U.S. after the holiday season. High or very high levels of respiratory illnesses were reported in 38 states last week, according to CDC. Long COVID: Study Says Synbiotic Drug That Alters Gut Microbiome Relieves Multiple Symptoms
The results of the trial indicate that the drug could help alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, difficulty in concentration, memory loss and general unwellness. Probiotics Could Delay Infection, Reduce Symptoms In Unvaccinated People Exposed To COVID-19 Patients
Probiotics, particularly lactobacillus, could delay infection and reduce symptoms in unvaccinated people who had been in contact with COVID-19 patients in their household. 'Long-Flu': People Hospitalized With Seasonal Influenza May Suffer Negative Health Effects Similar To Long-COVID
The study showed that patients hospitalized with flu or COVID-19 had an increased risk of death, hospital readmission and issues to multiple organs in the months following the infection. COVID-19 Booster Shot: Study Says Half Dose Of Pfizer Vaccine Produces Strong Immune Response
The team discovered that people who previously received AstraZeneca or Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines had a "non-inferior" immune response when given a half dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine, comparable to those who received a full dose. Minimally Invasive, 10-Minute Procedure Could Restore Sense Of Smell In Long COVID Patients
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 10 minutes, patients could alleviate symptoms of parosmia, a condition characterized by a distorted sense of smell. Over 20% Of COVID Patients Treated With Paxlovid Suffer Virologic Rebound: Study
Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, suffer from the rebound, compared to less than the 2% chance seen in other treatment groups, a Harvard Medical School study revealed. Excess Gut Fungi Linked To Severe COVID-19 Infection: Study Says They Cause Lasting Immune Changes
Researchers identified that an abundance of fungi in the gut, particularly strains of Candida albicans yeast, could trigger an increase in immune cells, which could worsen lung damage.