Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome: Columbia Physicians Review What’s Known About “Long-Haulers”
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of millions of people around the world but has also left hundreds with lingering…
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of millions of people around the world but has also left hundreds with lingering…
When power stations burn coal, a class of compounds called Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, form part of the resulting air pollution. Researchers have found…
New science suggests the FDA should test all food chemicals for safety. A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have grown accustomed to wearing facemasks, but many coverings are fragile and not easily disinfected. Metal foams are durable, and…
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization, seasonal weather conditions have not yet played a large role in influencing the spread of…
TACC’s Frontera supercomputer aids in building infection models of COVID-19 variants. All viruses mutate as they make copies of themselves to spread and thrive. SARS-CoV-2,…
Results from a large clinical trial in the United States and South America indicate that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, AZD1222, is well-tolerated and protects against symptomatic…
A year into the pandemic, nine University of Chicago experts discuss impacts on health, science, and more. One year ago, the World Health Organization officially…
Scientists at University of California San Francisco have detected 109 chemicals in a study of pregnant women, including 55 chemicals never before reported in people…
Hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with COVID-19 according to a systematic review of research evidence led by University of Manchester and…
Even as vaccines are becoming more readily available in the U.S., protecting against the asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread of the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19…
Study dates emergence to as early as October 2019; simulations suggest in most cases zoonotic viruses die out naturally before causing a pandemic. Using molecular…
Researchers from the George Washington University found that aspirin may have lung-protective effects and reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, ICU admission and in-hospital mortality…
Experiment shows air dryers spread bacteria from poorly washed hands to clothing and surfaces beyond the restroom. High speed air dryers not only leave more…
Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture. The coronavirus’ structure is an all-too-familiar…
The UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly in care homes in England in November and December last year, broadly reflecting its spread in the general…
Mathematical analysis of Europe and US deaths shows change from first wave. Wealthier northeastern US states and Western European countries tended to have significantly lower…
Slow walkers are almost four times more likely to die from COVID-19, and have over twice the risk of contracting a severe version of the…