
COVID Smell Loss and Long COVID Linked to Inflammation
Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain
Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American ’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.You can listen to all past episodes here...
The Omicron variant appears to be creating more cases in small children
My colleagues and I use a protocol to inoculate safely, and the CDC needs to revise its recommendations
The huge number of Omicron infections could add a lot more people with disabling long-term symptoms. Vaccinations could blunt the impact
Endless boosting might not be a practical or sustainable strategy, scientists say
It depends, but vaccinated people should generally wait five days after exposure before taking an antigen test. Here’s why
COVID shutdowns limited the spread of influenza in 2019–2020. Several factors could mean this season will be more severe
The huge jump in cases means more hospitalizations. And children’s small airways can be more easily blocked by infections
But shortages mean that new antivirals and other drugs may be hard to come by
Early studies show that to fight new variants like Omicron boosters are necessary
We should work to protect others from falling into long-term social withdrawal
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American ’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.You can listen to all past episodes here...
The new normal this winter is longer drives for kids’ tests, multiday waits for results, drug-store restock alerts and social media tips
Vaccine makers worry yet another variant will start dominating in the months it takes to roll out shots against this one
Impaired blood flow leads to loss of limbs
A critical care nurse confronts the Omicron surge filling her hospital
A catchy name has spawned false statements and panic over being infected with two viruses at once
The CDC’s recent move highlights the growing problems that arise when federal agencies ignore scientific data
With proved technology and no-frills tech transfer, CORBEVAX is poised to reach hundreds of millions in the coming weeks
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