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Raccoon dog DNA from Wuhan market supports the idea that COVID came from animals
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Newly-released genetic data suggests raccoon dogs carrying SARS-CoV-2 may have been at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in late 2019.
COVID pandemic had 'minimal' effect on mental health, study says. Is that true?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study finds that COVID-19 had minimal mental health impacts on the population, consistent with other research suggesting that people are resilient.
1st at-home test for flu and COVID authorized by FDA, but its maker is bankrupt
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a new test that detects SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B.
COVID-19 linked to 40% increase in autoimmune disease risk in huge study
By Carissa Wong published
COVID-19 may substantially increase the risk of developing autoimmune disease, a huge study of health records found.
Long COVID: 3 years on, here's what we know so far
By Anna Gora published
Researchers are beginning to understand some of the potential causes of long COVID and are investigating treatments for the complex condition.
One-and-done injection halves risk of COVID hospitalization in large trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An injectable interferon drug significantly reduced the risk that people with COVID-19 would be hospitalized with the disease.
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among US children and teens, study shows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An analysis of mortality data shows that COVID-19 ranks as a leading cause of death among children and teens.
Moderna says its RSV vaccine is 84% effective in older adults
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Moderna announced positive results from its late-stage RSV vaccine trial in older adults.
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