Kids may be adorable, but their immature immune systems, lack of hygiene, and other factors make them efficient vectors of disease.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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New data show a ‘clear and significant’ association between ambient air quality and respiratory issues in the first year of life.
Half of patients with a false-positive test experienced unnecessary isolation.
We recap last week's multiple RFK Jr testimonies, some potentially good news at the federal level, and state vaccine policy news.
As early as 40 days after infection, no trace of SARS-CoV-2 was found in placentas from women who recovered from COVID-19.
The decision comes after a positive phase 3 trial in older adults.
But it does reduce viral load and speed time to recovery.
The report was scheduled to be published in the CDC’s flagship publication on March 19.
The measures may have long-term implications for future vaccine policy, the authors say.
A large study in Germany shows lower hospitalization, all-cause death rates, and health care costs in vaccinated people.
School-aged children with long COVID had more than double the risk of decreased academic performance than those without the condition.
