COVID-19 may not be as deadly in this new wave, because older people are largely vaccinated and younger people are less likely to die.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
Decades-long quest to beat Fragile X fueled by persistence, science and relentless optimism
After decades of frustration, failed trials and dashed dreams, signs of progress finally emerge in treatments for the rare genetic condition Fragile X.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot strongly extends protection but CDC cautions 3rd dose not yet needed
Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID booster provides extended protection and are updating the vaccine to target the highly contagious Delta variant.
Why does COVID-19 impact people in different ways? Genetics play a role, study finds
A study confirms or newly identifies 13 genes that appear to play a role in susceptibility to infection or that affect the severity of illness.
Spirituality and sense of awe seem to be hard-wired into our brains, researchers find
Researchers found spirituality appears to be focused on a specific circuit in part of the brain also linked to feelings of pain, fear and compassion.
‘It isn’t over for us’: For those with weakened immune systems, COVID-19 vaccines don’t mean the end of the pandemic
For those with compromised immune systems, health experts say ‘get vaccinated, act unvaccinated,’ as vaccines may not protect well against COVID-19.
The same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines could help treat cancer
Fighting COVID-19 proved a boon to cancer research. Here’s how scientists are using the same mRNA technology to attack tumors.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine protects against virus variants, study shows
In the new study, Harvard researchers who developed the J&J COVID-19 vaccine found it protected against severe disease regardless of the variant.
It’s been 40 years since the first reported cases of AIDS. While treatments have come a long way, a vaccine remains elusive.
The parallels between AIDS/HIV and COVID-19 and the virus that causes it are stark. But the differences are striking, too.
‘Life-altering:’ As millions cope with smell loss from COVID-19, researchers find new explanations and possible treatments
Smell loss afflicts the majority of COVID-19 patients. A new understanding is emerging about what causes it, and eventually, how it might be treated.