Lingering post-COVID symptoms are more than a nuisance, they’re independently linked to poorer physical, mental, and daily functioning across all U.S. states, highlighting urgent needs for targeted care and recovery strategies. Study: The health-related quality of life among survivors with post-COVID conditions in the United States. Image Credit: p.ill.i / Shutterstock In…

Real-world data from Madrid hospitals show dramatic declines in infant ICU stays, hospital days, and RSV-related admissions after nirsevimab immunization campaign. Study:  Impact of Nirsevimab on RSV and Non-RSV Severe Respiratory Infections in Hospitalized Infants . Image Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com A recent Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses study…

A landmark study shows that bat viruses closely related to SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 emerged far from outbreak sites, pointing to the wildlife trade, not natural bat movement, as the most plausible route into human populations. Study: The recency and geographical origins of the bat viruses ancestral to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2. Image…

A high-profile HCQ study that claimed 16,990 COVID deaths has been debunked for misusing data and ignoring dose effects, highlighting why scientific publishing needs a transparency overhaul. Study: Hydroxychloroquine use during the first COVID-19 wave: a case study highlighting the urgent need to enhance research practices within the publication ecosystem. Image…

Scientists harnessed AI to create mutation-resistant antibodies that outperformed conventional drug design, offering a powerful new tool against fast-evolving viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Study: AI designed, mutation resistant broad neutralizing antibodies against multiple SARS-CoV-2 strains. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers tested and leveraged…

Supported by CEPI funding of up to $ 1.5 million over three years, researchers at Norway's University of Bergen will maintain an up-to-date overview of every vaccine candidate being developed around the globe for CEPI's priority pathogens as well as other emerging viral threats identified by CEPI. This comprehensive mapping of the infectious disease vaccine…

Stomach cancers are increasingly being diagnosed at less advanced, more treatable stages - a shift that marks major progress in detecting one of the deadliest forms of cancer, according to a study to be presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2025. These trends suggest that advancements in endoscopic imaging, along with more widespread use…

Even mild COVID-19 cases can trigger lingering symptoms, especially in women and younger adults, while severe cases show a strong link to long-term fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain, setting COVID-19 apart from other respiratory infections. Study: Risk of post-acute symptoms among adults: A comparison study of severe COVID-19, pneumonia, and…

Researchers found that COVID-19 lockdowns were linked to a 4% drop in pre-term births in Europe and Australia and a 37% rise in antenatal depression screenings. However, most other birth outcomes and health disparities showed no significant change due to the limited data available. Study: The association of COVID-19 lockdowns with…

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of influenza A/H1N1 virus particles. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) today announced the development of the next-generation, universal vaccine platform, Generation Gold Standard, using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)-inactivated, whole-virus platform. This initiative represents a decisive shift toward transparency, effectiveness, and comprehensive…