COVID19

Can COVID-19 help the body fight cancer? Shocking new study links virus to shrinking tumors

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Can COVID-19 help the body fight cancer? Shocking new study links virus to shrinking tumors

Scientists have discovered a surprising silver lining of COVID-19 infection. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, revealed a correlation between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression. Though doctors at Northwestern University warned that the research is still in early stages, they’re hopeful that more tests could lead … Read more

Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore — experts say it’s a first

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Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore — experts say it’s a first

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers … Read more

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, millions of shots should be available in days

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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, millions of shots should be available in days

U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains — and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too. With the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance, Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses. A third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its modified vaccine version to be … Read more

Joe Rogan mocks Prince Harry over COVID-19 vaccines in Netflix stand-up special: ‘B—h, you’re not a scientist!’

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Joe Rogan mocks Prince Harry over COVID-19 vaccines in Netflix stand-up special: ‘B—h, you’re not a scientist!’

Joe Rogan made fun of Prince Harry in his new Netflix special, impersonating the prince and revealing how he wants to do mushrooms with the royal so he could challenge his views on COVID-19 vaccines.   In his latest comedy special, “Burn the Boats,” the controversial podcast host, 57, weighed in on a statement Harry and … Read more

COVID-19 no longer a top cause of US death — here’s what’s replaced it

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COVID-19 no longer a top cause of US death — here’s what’s replaced it

COVID-19 is no longer a top cause of death for Americans, dropping from fourth place in 2022 to 10th place last year. The virus was listed on 49,928 death certificates in 2023 — down from 186,552 in 2022 and a peak of 416,893 in 2021. A resident funeral director at an NYC funeral home moves … Read more

Enthusiastic man vaccinated for COVID-19 more than 200 times — leaving scientists stunned

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Enthusiastic man vaccinated for COVID-19 more than 200 times — leaving scientists stunned

He followed the science — and now the science is following him. A 62-year-old man claiming to have received more than 200 COVID-19 vaccines is being studied by experts who say they’ve been amazed by their findings thus far. Analysis of the über-cautious German, published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases, found that the vaccines continued … Read more

CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19 cases

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CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19 cases

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday rolled back its longstanding five-day isolation guidance for people who come down with COVID-19. Under the updated guidelines, the CDC says those infected with the coronavirus can return to work or the public just one full day after their fever subsides. “Today’s announcement reflects the progress … Read more

US Navy to use party glow sticks for detection of biothreats like COVID-19

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US Navy to use party glow sticks for detection of biothreats like COVID-19

Glow sticks are having a glow-up. Researchers have discovered that brightly colored party favors are perfect not just for illuminating dance floors but also for identifying biothreats. Professors at the University of Houston announced last month they are partnering with the US Navy to use the glow sticks to diagnose and detect toxins, like COVID-19. … Read more

Do home remedies prevent COVID-19? Experts weigh in

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Do home remedies prevent COVID-19? Experts weigh in

Dr. Mom may have been right: The simple home remedy of gargling with saltwater could help fight infection.  Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use the home remedy. They presented the findings this week at the American College of … Read more

Infant’s dark brown eyes turn bright blue overnight after COVID-19 treatment

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Infant’s dark brown eyes turn bright blue overnight after COVID-19 treatment

A baby boy’s eyes temporarily changed from dark brown to bright blue after receiving a common COVID-19 treatment. The six-month-old baby boy from Thailand was diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection after suffering a fever and a cough for a day, as detailed in a case published in the medical journal … Read more

99% of new COVID-19 deaths reported by CDC not just due to virus: data

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99% of new COVID-19 deaths reported by CDC not just due to virus: data

Nearly 99% of the COVID-19 deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week were not primarily caused by the coronavirus, new data shows. According to the CDC’s COVID-19 dashboard, just 1.7% of the 324 COVID-19 deaths logged in the week ending Aug. 19 had the virus listed as the primary cause of death. The … Read more

Alcohol-induced liver disease spiked during COVID-19 pandemic

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Alcohol-induced liver disease spiked during COVID-19 pandemic

It looks like all that day drinking caught up to us. Medical researchers have found that a jump in alcohol-related liver disease is directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic years. There were an increasing number of cases of alcohol-related liver illness from 2016 through 2020, the researchers from Washington State University noted. But the increase … Read more

What is ‘long vax?’ Symptoms linked to COVID-19 shot baffle docs

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What is ‘long vax?’ Symptoms linked to COVID-19 shot baffle docs

You’ve heard of “long COVID,” the cases of people who can’t shake the lingering symptoms of COVID-19. Now comes “long vax” — a rare, but baffling set of symptoms that follow a small number of people for months after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “You see one or two patients and you wonder if it’s a … Read more

‘Smart bandage’ can detect COVID-19 and other viruses in minutes

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‘Smart bandage’ can detect COVID-19 and other viruses in minutes

When a disease outbreak occurs, early detection is key to controlling the spread before it becomes an epidemic. A new adhesive bandage, developed by researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, can detect the presence of disease antibodies within minutes — even before a person has symptoms. This rapid antibody-testing bandage could be an important new tool … Read more

CDC hosts COVID-19 superspreader event — 181 test positive

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CDC hosts COVID-19 superspreader event — 181 test positive

You’d think they’d know better. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted an “Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference” that drew 1,800 attendees to an Atlanta hotel in April. And 181 people became infected with COVID-19. The good news is, none of those infected needed to be hospitalized, the CDC reports, perhaps because over 99% of … Read more

COVID-19 lockdowns had same effect on memory as serving jail time: study

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COVID-19 lockdowns had same effect on memory as serving jail time: study

Your mind isn’t playing tricks on you — the pandemic may have altered your memory. According to a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, COVID-19 lockdowns caused people to lose track of time. Scottish researchers found people made errors when trying to remember events from 2021, findings that are consistent with memory lapses … Read more

COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency: WHO

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COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide. WHO said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn’t come to an … Read more

New COVID-19 strain Arcturus may cause pink eye, LA Department of Public Health warns

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New COVID-19 strain Arcturus may cause pink eye, LA Department of Public Health warns

Officials at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LACDPH) said that the new COVID-19 subvariant might cause pink eye after confirming three new cases of the strain on Thursday. Observational data recorded by the LACDPH suggests those who have been infected with the rapidly spreading Omicron strain XBB.1.16 — better known as Arcturus — … Read more

2 babies born with brain damage after moms tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy, study reveals

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2 babies born with brain damage after moms tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy, study reveals

The first confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers’ placenta were revealed in a new study this week. Both babies were born to young mothers who had tested positive for the virus in their second trimester during the peak spread of the Delta … Read more

COVID-19 damages immune response for some: ‘A big deal’

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COVID-19 damages immune response for some: ‘A big deal’

People who contracted COVID-19 before they got vaccinated appear to have damaged a key part of their immune-cell response, Stanford University researchers have found. The study, published last week in the journal Immunity, reported a “major reduction” in the body’s quantity and quality of CD8+ T cells — known as “killer T cells” for their … Read more