Study finds SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect inner ear
Photo Cred: Burst/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also occur, suggesting...
Read MoreMolecular imaging shows long-COVID symptoms may be caused by fatigue
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Long-term cognitive problems after a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis may be a result of fatigue rather than pathological changes in the brain, according to...
Read MoreResearch finds long-COVID can impact physical and cognitive function for at least one year
Photo Cred: Matteo Jorjoson/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Patients experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS), also known as “long COVID” may have symptoms for at least 12 months after initial novel coronavirus...
Read MoreStress in America survey says mental health supports must be prioritized
Photo Cred: Elisa Ventur/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Americans are struggling with the basic decisions required to navigate daily life as the effects of pandemic-related stress continue to take a toll,...
Read MoreLactoferrin supplement potential respiratory tract infection treatment
Photo Cred: An_Vision/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The antiviral properties of lactoferrin makes it a great natural supplement that could also be used as an adjunct for respiratory tract infections (RTIs),...
Read MoreResearchers say pregnant women should follow COVID-19 vaccine schedules for full antibody protection
Photo Cred: Juan Encalada/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The two-dose immunization schedule for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines ultimately stimulates comparable antibody responses in pregnant, lactating, and nonpregnant women of reproductive age, but...
Read MoreFDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
Photo Cred: CDC/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination for children ages...
Read MoreStudy finds viral infections could promote neurodegeneration
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Some viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. The study is based on...
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