However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls
U.S. Invests $3 Billion to Accelerate Antiviral Medicines
The U.S. government announced it is investing more than $3 billion to accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturing of antiviral medicines as part of the whole-of-government strategy to develop the next generation of COVID-19 treatments.
Cancer, transplant, and immunocompromising conditions were not significantly associated with severe illness or death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Patients with cancer, transplant, and other immunocompromising conditions are at uncertain risk of severe COVID-19 illness. This study aimed to clarify whether patients with immunocompromising conditions were more likely to develop severe […]
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals’ need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
CureVac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Only 47 Percent Effective
Vaccine’s efficacy is the lowest reported so far by a COVID-19 vaccine maker
U.S. Buys 200 Million Extra Moderna Vaccine Doses, as Possible Booster Shots
It is not clear yet whether, or when, booster shots might be necessary
Common Cold Virus May Prevent COVID-19
Yale School of Medicine researchers found exposure to rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold can protect people against infection by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
In a new study published by the Journal of Experimental Medicine on June 15, 2021, Yale researchers found that the common respiratory virus jump-starts the activity of interferon-stimulated genes, early-response molecules in the immune system, which can halt the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 beta coronavirus within a person’s airway tissues infected with the common cold.
Coronavirus Delta Variant Classified ‘Variant of Concern’ by CDC
The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was identified in India in December and had been detected in 54 countries by June
European Union to Lift Restrictions on U.S. Travelers
The United States has yet to say when it will reciprocally lift its ban on EU travelers
Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Severity of COVID-19
Strategies that improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19