Research reveals a sharp decline in both the effectiveness and duration of protection from prior infection post-Omicron, underscoring the need for updated vaccines to sustain immunity Study: Differential protection against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection pre- and post-Omicron. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com A recent Nature study investigated the consequence of severe acute respiratory…

New research reveals that even mild COVID-19 can silently worsen heart health, accelerating plaque buildup and inflammation—raising the risk of future heart attacks and strokes. Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Association with Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression at Coronary CT Angiography and Adverse Cardiovascular Events. Image Credit: Rocos / Shutterstock In a recent study published in…

A new study reveals a 17.6% increase in alcohol-related mortality and an 8.1% rise in hospitalizations from April 2020 to December 2022, with the sharpest increases among younger adults and in Western Canada. Experts call for urgent public health interventions. Study:  Mortality and hospitalizations fully attributable to alcohol use before versus…

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The results were published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is initially characterized…

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), first identified in China in December 2019, rapidly spread worldwide, resulting in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding the structural and functional interactions between the virus and host cells is critical for developing therapeutic strategies. In this study…

Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 infections can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns. ​​​​​​​ Study: Plasma proteomic evidence for increased β-amyloid pathology after SARS-CoV-2 infection . ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Ink Drop / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine…

A new way to neutralize the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu. Certain mineral nanoparticles were found to damage the membrane of the virus, making it less able to enter human cells. The mode of action that is demonstrated…

The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across the United States. One of the studies would reveal whether veterinarians who treat cattle have been unknowingly infected by the bird flu virus. Another report documents cases in which people carrying the virus might have…

Thanks to advances in treatment options, a COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as scary as it once was, at least for most people. A new study, however, suggests that it may now be easier to predict who is most likely to suffer with more serious disease symptoms based on leukocyte (white blood cell) count. Results…

Pediatric long COVID marked by heightened inflammation, mirroring adult cases. Proteomic profiling achieved 93% accuracy in identifying affected children, paving the way for future diagnostic advancements. Study:  Distinct pro-inflammatory/pro-angiogenetic signatures distinguish children with Long COVID from controls . Image Credit: Vitalii Stock/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Pediatric Research investigated the…