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Do other viruses have as many variants as SARS-CoV-2?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Is COVID-19's rapid evolution unusual, or do other viruses have as many variants as this coronavirus?
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'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.
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Can CBD really prevent COVID-19 infection? Scientists hope to find out.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis, might help block infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Will we need more COVID-19 boosters to end the pandemic?
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira published
Will the pandemic ever end? And will we need more boosters to enter the endemic phase of transmission?
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COVID-19 may trigger diabetes by causing fat cells to go haywire
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The coronavirus may cause fat cells to malfunction.
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You got omicron. Should you still get a booster?
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira published
If you've had omicron, should you get a booster, and if so, how long should you wait after the infection has passed?
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Omicron's not the last variant we'll see. Will the next one be bad?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
It's difficult to predict what combination of traits such a variant might have.
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Will omicron wipe out delta forever?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Omicron is sweeping away the delta variant, having impacts on hospitalization and population immunity.
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