Coronavirus Covid-19

Preliminary study of messenger RNA therapy against propionic acidaemia shows it is safe, but doubts remain about its usefulness

Health authorities believe that the rise in respiratory illness is probably related to the easing of pandemic restrictions

The former Brazilian President was one of the few world leaders railing against the vaccine, openly flouting health restrictions and encouraging society to follow his example

The genomic testing of traveler’s nasal swabs has mainly been focused on Covid-19, but testing also is being done for two other respiratory viruses — flu and RSV

The testing protocol was instituted shortly after the pandemic began in 2020 when former President Donald Trump was in the White House

A study estimates that more than one billion people are affected and reveals that nutritional imbalances continue to rise. Childhood obesity has quadrupled over the course of three decades

People can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s been a day since they’ve had a fever

Mauritius authorities blocked the ship with more than 3,000 passengers and crew from docking Sunday because 15 people onboard were ill

Research suggests that having to obtain parental permission can be a significant barrier to teens accessing treatment

It is recommended that those who have been exposed to the disease and have never had it get a vaccination

An analysis using pre-pandemic data suggests there’s a mental health crisis among young people’s mental health, but overlooks significant external factors

January can be the worst month for these illnesses and vaccination rates are low

New research indicates that people with this condition have a dysregulated complement system. The discovery opens the door to drug development and diagnostic tests

Companies are rerouting around South Africa to avoid militia attacks in Yemen in one of the biggest disruptions to world trade since the Covid-19 pandemic

Journalists from different origins have come together to trace the origins of fake news and combat the most viral misinformation being circulated in Spanish. These fact-checkers have detected how toxic media especially affects Latino communities in the United States

Americans have also been slow to get other vaccinations. Only about 18% have gotten an updated Covid-19 shot that became available in September

The feeling of being caught in a never-ending cycle of infection has been reinforced by the pandemic, but epidemiologists say respiratory viruses have not become more aggressive

Researchers have mapped the evolutionary traps facing society, from chemical pollution to misaligned technology, and proposed ways to avoid them

The report contradicted long-held perceptions that chronic fatigue syndrome is a rich white woman’s disease. The number is likely boosted by some of the patients with long Covid

An estimated 5.6% of patients suffer from anosmia more than six months after passing through the acute phase of the disease

What started as a simple friendly gesture has become a trend followed by owners and fans of the brand around the world

The routes are located in low-income neighborhoods, where the population depends on surface transportation. The White House has committed to reducing the sector’s carbon footprint by 85% by 2050

Some states have online options that create a QR code. Health officials recommend keeping your card in a safe place if you still have one

Hungarian-American Katalin Karikó and American Drew Weissman were cited for contributing to vaccine development during ‘one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times’