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A major study of 1,747 COVID patients found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of developing long COVID by up to 4%. While it didn't help during acute infection, researchers discovered an encouraging link to fewer lingering symptoms months later.
A major trial found vitamin D didn't stop COVID infections, but it may help reduce lingering symptoms weeks later. The discovery could offer hope to millions still struggling with long COVID.
A major clinical trial revealed that high-dose vitamin D didn't prevent severe COVID, but researchers discovered an unexpected clue that could help millions still battling long COVID symptoms.
After a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, European countries are working together to coordinate health responses across borders. Health experts confirm the virus is contained and not a pandemic threat like COVID-19.
A single shot that protects against both flu and COVID-19 just got approved in Europe, making vaccinations simpler for millions. The combination vaccine showed stronger immune responses than standard shots in trials with 4,000 adults.
When COVID-19 hit Nigeria, the government made communication its first line of defense and it worked brilliantly. Daily briefings in local languages and grassroots engagement earned 97% public approval and kept deaths to just 0.044% of the global total.
Scientists discovered two blood molecules that can identify lung damage in COVID patients, potentially replacing invasive scans with a quick blood test. Nearly 1,000 hospitalized patients helped unlock this breakthrough that could speed up diagnosis and treatment.
A New Mexico court worker who couldn't drive or work after long COVID returned to normal life following eight weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Scientists are studying whether pressurized oxygen chambers could help millions suffering from the debilitating condition.
Ranjit Singh turned his wrestling club into a COVID foodbank and brought the Kabaddi World Cup to the UK for the first time. The University of Wolverhampton just awarded him an honorary fellowship for decades of community service.
Thailand is dusting off its successful pandemic response system to protect against Nipah virus, even though no cases have been detected in the country. The proactive move shows how hard-won lessons from Covid-19 are helping nations respond faster to emerging health threats.
Four nurses and a lab worker have beaten Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering hope as medical teams ramp up their response. While 282 cases have been confirmed, early diagnosis and good care are proving effective against the rare virus strain.
Scientists expected to find inflammation in long COVID brains, but scans revealed something different. The discovery could change how millions of patients get treated.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a revolutionary nasal spray vaccine that protects against multiple respiratory threats at once. In mice, the single spray defended against COVID-19, flu, bacterial pneumonia, and even allergies for months.
Getting vaccinated just got simpler for millions. European regulators approved the world's first single-shot vaccine that protects against both COVID-19 and seasonal flu for people 50 and older.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that protects against multiple respiratory threats at once, from COVID-19 and flu to bacterial infections and even allergies. In mice, the experimental vaccine provided months of broad protection by supercharging the lungs' natural defenses instead of targeting specific pathogens.
Researchers have developed an experimental nasal spray that could protect against multiple respiratory threats at once, from flu and COVID-19 to bacteria and allergens. While still years from market, the innovation represents a major shift in how we might defend ourselves against future pandemics.
A South African court ordered two company directors to personally repay all profits from illegal COVID contracts after they bypassed licensing rules to sell protective equipment. The ruling sends a powerful message that profiting from public health emergencies won't be tolerated.
A French health expert says artificial intelligence technologies available today could have prevented thousands of COVID-19 deaths if they'd existed during the pandemic. Global health leaders are now meeting in France to explore how AI can protect future generations.
When Toronto locked down during COVID, a tiny forever chemical called TFA dropped dramatically in the atmosphere. Scientists say this discovery means we might actually be able to control these pollutants after all.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from a Brazilian rainforest tree that blocks COVID-19 at multiple stages, potentially making it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Unlike existing antivirals that target just one weakness, these molecules stop viral entry, replication, and inflammation all at once.
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