Medical research
Yes, the COVID vaccine came out super-quickly—but here's why it's safe
Remember when the pandemic started and some people were really into baking bread?
May 20, 2021
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Search results for covid injections
Psychology & Psychiatry
How to overcome a fear of needles before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment
While most of us don't love needles, it's estimated that at least 10% of the population has a needle phobia that prevents them from seeking out essential medical care. It's a concern for health experts, looking out for both ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibody cocktail may curb infection in unvaccinated who are exposed to COVID-19
People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron's antibody cocktail, a new study shows.
Apr 12, 2021
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Medications
Leprosy drug holds promise as at-home treatment for COVID-19
A Nature study authored by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and the University of Hong Kong shows that the leprosy drug clofazimine, which is FDA approved and on the World Health Organization's ...
Mar 16, 2021
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Cardiology
What heart and stroke patients should know about COVID-19 vaccines
Experts have a simple answer for heart and stroke patients questioning whether they need a COVID-19 vaccination. That answer: yes.
Jan 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Expert discusses COVID vaccine dosages
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been slower than many people were hoping for. And that has led to various suggestions on ways that governments should modify the plan for getting people vaccinated. The variety of ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Clinical trial finds inhaled immune response protein increases odds of recovery for hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients in the UK who received an inhaled form of interferon beta-1a (SNG001) were more likely to recover and less likely to develop severe symptoms than patients who received a placebo, according to ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Addiction
COVID changed the way we use drugs and alcohol—now it's time to properly invest in treatment
During crises and disasters, alcohol and other drug use often changes. But the changes are not straightforward and impacts may be different for different groups of people.
Oct 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 isn't the only infectious disease scientists are trying to find a vaccine for. Here are 3 others
More than 28 million people around the world have now contracted COVID-19, and more than 900,000 people have died.
Sep 15, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
How COVID-19 compromised US gains in controlling HIV
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed previous gains made in controlling HIV blood levels and worsened health disparities, according to UC Francisco researchers leading the largest U.S. evaluation of the impact of the public health ...
Nov 15, 2023
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