Infectious DiseasesExpert Doctors: If You Notice This Symptom, It Could Be the New COVID Variant It’s dubbed KP.2, and experts say it’s taking over as the most prominent strain. Here’s what makes KP.2 different from other COVID variants.
Vaccines65 or Older? You’re Probably Due for Another COVID Booster, Say Experts If you’ve wondered when your next COVID booster should be, national experts have the answer with a timeline for ongoing booster maintenance.
FoodI Ate Tofu Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened A doctor’s week-long trial of eating tofu every day demonstrated its value and effectiveness as an alternative protein source.
Mental HealthIs Covid-19 Giving You Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where people avoid places that they feel as if they can’t escape from.
Infectious DiseasesLife as a Covid-19 Contact Tracer Nobody wants a call from Kimberly Jocelyn, MPH, MSSW, a contact tracing supervisor for the New York City Health and Hospitals Test & Trace Corps, but…
Infectious DiseasesHow to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine at Costco Costco is one of many retailers that will be offering Covid-19 vaccines. Here’s how the vaccination process works and what you need to do.
Infectious DiseasesCovid-19 Alert: These Are the Most Promising Vaccines There are about 200 different Covid-19 vaccines under development, with some showing promise. These are the ones nearing the finish line.
AllergiesLoss of Smell: Is It Seasonal Allergies or Covid-19? Is your loss of smell seasonal allergies or Covid-19? Two allergists reveal how to know the differences, and offer allergy relief tips to help you cope.
Infectious DiseasesHow to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine at CVS The distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is ramping up. Look for shots at local retailers, including CVS pharmacies. Here’s how to get yours.
Infectious DiseasesHow Many Covid-19 Virus Mutations Are There? The virus that causes Covid-19 is mutating—fast. Here’s what that means for your risk of infection and symptoms.
Infectious DiseasesLosing Your Sense of Smell and Covid-19: What It Means Research suggests that losing your sense of smell with Covid-19 may be as common as loss of taste.
Infectious DiseasesA Covid-19 Winter Is Coming: Use These Expert Tips to Prep From stocking your pantry to creating a cozy nest, here are expert tips for how to prep for a coronavirus dark winter.
Infectious Diseases11 Troubling New Covid-19 Symptoms and Complications The CDC and healthcare workers report new Covid-19 symptoms, ranging from the loss of taste or smell to “Covid toes.”
VaccinesWho Shouldn’t Get the Covid-19 Vaccine—and Why Covid-19 vaccines are easily available and recommended for just about everyone—but doctors say there are a few people who should talk to their doctor first. Here’s what you need to know about who’s a good candidate, and who isn’t.
Infectious DiseasesHow Covid-19 Is Related to Broken Heart Syndrome Covid-19-related stress and anxiety may raise broken heart syndrome risk, which can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack.
Infectious DiseasesWhat SARS, MERS, and Covid-19 Have in Common The new coronavirus is the third to have jumped from animals to humans in the 21st century. Here’s what we can learn from the previous two.