US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns By Yasemin Saplakoglu U.S. overdose deaths surged during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the CDC.
Man's energy drink habit lands him in the hospital with heart failure By Rachael Rettner The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking energy drink consumption with heart problems.
Trained dogs can smell coronavirus in your pee By Yasemin Saplakoglu Dogs can sniff out SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples with 96% accuracy, according to a proof-of-concept study.
COVID-19 booster shots may be needed within 12 months, US officials say By Nicoletta Lanese People vaccinated against COVID-19 may require booster shots within nine to 12 months of their initial vaccination.
Part-human, part-monkey embryos grown in lab dishes By Nicoletta Lanese The advance brings up some ethical questions.
Leaving middle seat empty lowers COVID-19 spread on planes, modeling suggests By Stephanie Pappas Leaving middle seats empty on airplanes helps reduce COVID exposure to passengers, a new CDC study finds.
'Magic mushroom' compound may work just as well as antidepressants, small study finds By Rachael Rettner The study adds to a growing body of research on the potential benefits of psilocybin for people with depression.
What is an adenovirus? By Nicoletta Lanese Find out everything about adenoviruses, from what they are and what symptoms to watch out for to how adenoviruses are used in vaccines, such as those for COVID-19.
US may pause J&J coronavirus vaccines due to rare cases of blood clots By Yasemin Saplakoglu The CDC and FDA are recommending a pause in administering the J&J vaccine to investigate reports of 6 cases of rare blood clots.
Can vaccinated people still spread COVID-19? Huge study tackles question By Nicoletta Lanese The trial will take place at 21 U.S. universities.
UK coronavirus variant not more deadly, just spreads more easily, studies find By Rachael Rettner The findings contradict some early research from U.K. health officials.
Antibody cocktail helps prevent coronavirus infections in same households By Yasemin Saplakoglu A monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron reduced risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 81% in household contacts living with a positive case, company said.
Baby born with three penises By Stephanie Pappas A baby boy born in Iraq with three penises is the first reported human case of triphallia. He's doing well after surgery.
Pfizer requests FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12 to 15 By Rachael Rettner The company hopes to make the vaccine available to the age group before the start of the fall school year.
A woman's debilitating chronic itch disappeared after she started using marijuana By Nicoletta Lanese "These findings are promising, but randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm the results," her doctors said.
Quick guide: COVID-19 vaccines in use and how they work By Nicoletta Lanese Here's a guide to the vaccines being used in different countries.
People are taking an animal deworming drug for COVID-19, and it's a really bad idea By Rachael Rettner Misinformation about ivermectin has led some people to take the drug for COVID-19.
Cells age prematurely in those with depression, study suggests By Yasemin Saplakoglu People with major depression had accelerated cellular aging by an average of two years compared to healthy controls.
Rare autoimmune disorder caused a woman's nose to collapse By Nicoletta Lanese The bridge of the woman's nose collapsed and a hole formed in her septum.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine causes very rare blood clots, EU regulator says By Nicoletta Lanese Other COVID-19 vaccines have not been linked to such clotting disorders.
