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SARS-CoV-2 proteins have been found hiding in blood of long COVID patients. Can this explain the persistent infection?
A Harvard study found that 43% of long COVID sufferers had these proteins, suggesting persistent in…
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Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies
Understanding the long-term effects of the virus is important for developing management strategies,…
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Tuberculosis dethrones COVID-19 as world’s top infectious killer again; Half of all new cases from India, Indonesia
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, approximately 8.2 million people we…
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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?
Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …
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COVID XEC: Should you worry about the new fast-spreading Omicron subvariant?
The new COVID XEC variant has been making rounds in the news for spreading fast across a bunch of c…
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Symptoms of long Covid differ between children, teens: US study
Among children aged 6-11 years, the most common long COVID symptoms were headache (57%), followed b…
PTI
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I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.
Bella DePaulo sees herself as "single at heart," and loves that she can do whatever she wants, incl…
Kim Schewitz
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Humans are spilling the COVID-19 virus back into wildlife! Study finds widespread infection in backyard animals
Genetic analysis of wild animals has revealed not only the presence of SARS-CoV-2, but also the eme…
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Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.
A study found that teen girls' brains aged 4.2 years faster than average during the pandemic. They …
Julia Pugachevsky
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I lost half my weight in 3 years. I have body dysmorphia from all the loose skin I have.
Betsy Smith lost half her body weight through a combination of diet, exercise and weight-loss drugs…
Jane Ridley
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I felt guilty about not keeping my grandma's stuff. I live in a 450-square-foot apartment and was overwhelmed by all the things she had.
Eliza Evans couldn't cope with the sheer amount of stuff she'd inherited from her grandma. She over…
Jane Ridley
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Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.
Walking pneumonia has been on the rise nationwide, mainly among kids. The bacteria can linger for w…
Hilary Brueck
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I quit my 9-to-5 to lead a slow, minimalist life as a YouTuber. I'm happier, calmer, and more fulfilled.
Sophie Daquis believed that being productive was like a badge of honor. She soon realized the 9-to-…
Kim Schewitz
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Cows are now spreading bird flu to each other — here's why that's problematic for humans
Avian influenza H5N1 has spread to US cattle, raising concerns about its potential to infect mammal…
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Most people don't really care about COVID anymore. That's good — and bad.
Even amid a summer spike in COVID cases, the general public's attitude toward the virus is more rel…
Erin Snodgrass
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Pan-India rollout of U-WIN to track routine immunisations likely by Aug end
The U-WIN platform captures every vaccination event for pregnant women and children under the Unive…
PTI
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In the competitive world of pharma, companies need to focus on worker well-being to retain top talent, says Ferring's HR exec
Purvi Tailor, Ferring Pharmaceuticals' VP of HR, says focusing holistically on worker well-being is…
Julia Hood
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Rich people are obsessed with longevity. Luxury hotels are cashing in by charging guests up to $40,000 for IV drips and MRIs before they hit the pool.
'Medical wellness' is the big new trend in luxury hospitality. Now, wealthy hotels guests expect mo…
Kim Schewitz
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I'm a Gen Z venture capitalist who felt lonely working from home. I started ballroom dancing despite feeling nervous and it changed my life.
Charlotte Page felt lonely working remotely. Ballroom dancing helped her make friends and business …
Serafina Kenny
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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation
Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and me…