November 18, 2020

Damage to Vocal Cords Could Cause Long-Term COVID Symptoms

Nerve damage to vocal cords could be the reason why some people recovering from COVID-19 suffer mysterious bouts of shortness of breath for months after shaking off the coronavirus, researchers say

November 18, 2020

Moderna Vaccine Shows 94.5% Effectiveness Against COVID

Moderna Inc. announced on Monday that early results show its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

November 10, 2020

Don't Believe the Myth: Face Masks Don't Lower  Oxygen Levels

Face masks: Yes, they may not be the most pleasant item to wear, but they are not depriving people of needed oxygen, a new study confirms.

October 21, 2020

What Will Convince Americans to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Promoting any emerging COVID-19 vaccine to a skeptical public could be tough.

October 15, 2020

Your Blood Type May Predict Your Risk For Severe COVID-19

There's more evidence that blood type may affect a person's risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease.

October 12, 2020

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Odds for Severe COVID

Low blood levels of vitamin D might heighten people's odds for severe or even fatal COVID-19, new research shows.