Researchers uncover how SARS-CoV-2 exposure stabilizes BMI in adults, offering crucial insights into the pandemic's lasting impact on weight and health disparities. Study: Body mass index changes and their association with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a real-world analysis. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock A real-world study has explored the association between changes in…

Even as government mandates eased, a new study shows that Australians, especially those with preexisting conditions, are steadfast in their support for COVID-19 precautions, revealing a cautious and health-conscious public. Study. Attitudes and Behaviours Regarding COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in Australians With an Underlying Health Condition: A Cross-Sectional Study. Image Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock…

Emerging evidence reveals that COVID-19 antiviral therapies may pose severe cardiovascular risks, urging caution in treating vulnerable patients. Study:  Cardiovascular adverse effects of antiviral therapies for COVID-19: Evidence and plausible mechanisms.  Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock.com Several antivirals, including remdesivir, Paxlovid, molnupiravir, and monoclonal antibodies like tixagevimab…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health with the goal of developing effective vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. Currently, many of the diseases caused by these pathogens have no available vaccines or therapeutics, and investing in this research…

Cancer diagnosis rates improved in 2021, but gaps from 2020 still remain Study:  COVID-19 and Rates of Cancer Diagnosis in the US . Image Credit: Chinnapong / Shutterstock.com During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare disruptions impacted the regularity of cancer screenings and detection programs in the United States. In…

Vaccination efforts in 17 countries saved up to 2.62 million lives, highlighting the critical role of vaccines in curbing the pandemic's devastating toll. Study: Estimated deaths averted in adults by COVID-19 vaccination in select Latin American and Caribbean Countries. Image Credit: Mongkolchon Akesin / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the…

 The effects of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm health and hormone balance could have significant implications for long-term reproductive well-being.  Study: SARS-CoV-2 impairs male fertility by targeting semen quality and testosterone level: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: WHITE MARKERS / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers…

Molnupiravir speeds up recovery and eases long-term symptoms, but its minimal effect on hospitalizations raises questions about its broader impact on COVID-19 care. Study: Health outcomes 3 months and 6 months after molnupiravir treatment for COVID-19 for people at higher risk in the community (PANORAMIC): a randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Audio…

New study uncovers a higher prevalence of heart scarring in young males after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, raising concerns about long-term outcomes despite mild initial symptoms of vaccine-associated myocarditis. Study:  Cardiac manifestations and outcomes of COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis in the young in the USA: longitudinal results from the Myocarditis After COVID Vaccination (MACiV) multicenter…

Obesity not only worsens COVID-19 outcomes but also significantly increases susceptibility to infection after exposure to SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing the need for heightened prevention efforts among at-risk populations. Study:  Obesity and age are transmission risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among exposed individuals . Image Credit: Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com Obesity has been…