Placebos cut stress, anxiety, and depression
Placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress—even when the they are administered remotely.
How widespread is long COVID?
A new review highlights the global scale and impact of long COVID and explains biological mechanisms behind the condition.
Nasal vaccines may be key to stopping COVID spread
A new study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections like COVID.
COVID virus is widespread in Virginia animals
“This study highlights the potentially large host range SARS-CoV-2 can have in nature and really how widespread it might be.”
New evidence sheds light on one of long COVID’s drivers
“We believe this is a big step forward in trying to understand and provide treatment to patients with this subset of Long COVID.”
Long COVID risk has declined over course of pandemic
“The research on declining rates of long COVID marks the rare occasion when I have good news to report regarding this virus.”
Lots of infections may have protected kids from COVID
Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.
Lots of infections may have protected kids from COVID
Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.
Cannabis use tied to greater risk of severe COVID
People with COVID-19 who used cannabis were more likely to be hospitalized and require intensive care than those who did not use the drug.
COVID virus can infect your eyes and damage vision
The virus that causes COVID-19 can breach the blood-retinal barrier, leading to potential long-term consequences for the retina and vision.