New federal guidance states insurance providers must cover the cost of the HIV prevention pill PrEP and all associated services […]
Is it more infectious? Is it spreading in schools? This is what we know about the Delta variant and kids
The Delta variant is surging across the globe, and the World Health Organization warns it will rapidly become the world’s […]
Research shows a mother’s fat intake can impact infant infectious disease outcomes
A team of UBC Okanagan researchers has determined that the type of fats a mother consumes while breastfeeding can have […]
Here’s What to Know About Trump’s Experimental COVID-19 Treatment
After testing positive for COVID-19, the president was given an experimental antibody drug along with several other treatments. The president’s […]
Here’s What Is Going On with Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Rapid testing is appealing because receiving fast results means a person knows sooner whether they need to isolate to avoid […]
Why Approving a COVID-19 Vaccine Too Early Could Cause More Harm Than Good
In the United States, the push to create and release a vaccine under the title Operation Warp Speed has made […]
The Places You’re Least Likely to Get COVID-19
Experts say as businesses and public places reopen, it’s important to think about places where the risk of contracting the […]
COVID-19 Is Causing Food Shortages. Here’s How to Manage
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing breaks in our food chain, resulting in shortages of products, like beef and pork, in […]
What We Know About the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) could have a greater risk of long-term health issues. Additionally, […]
New hypothesis links habitat loss and the global emergence of infectious diseases
Auburn University researchers have published a new hypothesis that could provide the foundation for new scientific studies looking into the […]