Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

When COVID-19 benches athletes: Lessons for the rest of us

This week, two Chicago Bulls games were postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak on the team, while several football teams had to bench players who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Despite Omicron surge, S.Africa so far sees mild symptoms

Omicron is fueling a steep surge in infections in South Africa but relatively few people are being hospitalised, experts said Thursday, as patients so far reported mild symptoms.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What is the flu?

Fever, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, coughing, sneezing and headache all can make you feel miserable. And when you're not feeling well, it sometimes can be hard to know exactly what's wrong and how you can ...

Vaccination

New COVID breakthrough data, and what to know about boosters

Research on breakthrough COVID-19 infections at MUSC Health offers some clues about what's likely happening in the larger community. About 2% of the more than 14,800 fully vaccinated employees and students have had lab-confirmed ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Are face masks forever?

Face masks became part of our "new normal" this past year. They became such a part of our culture that companies began offering them in various shapes and sizes, and even in fun, fashionable patterns for both kids and adults. ...

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