Research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has discovered a correlation between decreased serotonin levels and patients experiencing long COVID – the persistent symptoms that follow a COVID-19 infection. Some long COVID patients retain components of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in their gut, leading to chronic inflammation, vagus nerve dysfunction, and …
1 of 4 | A new study from Israel indicates that COVID-19 is associated with an elevated risk of a rare disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, within six weeks after infection with the virus. Photo by Ian Furst/Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (UPI) — A new study indicates that COVID-19 is associated with an elevated risk …
Optimizing COVID Testing: When and How to Get Tested It’s that time of year again when upper respiratory infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID are on the rise. However, figuring out which infection you have based on symptoms alone can be challenging. The best way to determine the infection is to get …
Republican members of the House select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic are threatening to subpoena former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) over his alleged failure to respond to the committee’s investigation. Committee Chairman Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) are asserting that Cuomo has not produced any documents or communications related …
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), over 7 million Americans have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine since its approval one month ago. The Pfizer and Moderna shots were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 11, and distribution was authorized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $500 million in grants to support the development of future COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. This funding, granted through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), is part of the federal government’s Project NextGen initiative, aimed at strengthening preparedness against upcoming COVID-19 …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that flu cases are low nationwide, but more could arise in the upcoming weeks. “Even these low levels will probably increase in the next couple of weeks,” said Alicia Budd, head of the CDC’s domestic influenza surveillance team, according to NBC News. The CDC report …
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new agreement with Pfizer that ensures continued access to the antiviral medication Paxlovid for the next few years. This agreement comes as the drug is being prepared for transition into the commercial market. HHS emphasized that this agreement aims to maximize the investment made …
1 of 2 | U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra (pictured 2022) praised the latest investment in vaccines, saying HHS is “combining research and development expertise at HHS with the lessons learned throughout the pandemic to protect our nation from COVID-19.” File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo Oct. 13 (UPI) …
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided insights into the prevalence of long COVID among children, revealing that only a small percentage of them are affected by the condition. In a recent survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the CDC found that 1.3 percent …