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Researchers discovered physical damage inside taste buds that explains why some people can't taste food more than a year after COVID-19. The breakthrough could lead to treatments for thousands still struggling with meals.
Researchers discovered molecular damage inside taste buds that explains why some people can't taste food more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. The breakthrough offers the first biological proof of long-term taste dysfunction and hope for future treatments.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor donated €1 million to Irish hospitals during the darkest days of COVID-19, personally delivering gowns, masks, and ventilators when doctors couldn't find them. His lifetime charitable giving has now crossed $5 million.
Scientists discovered genetic clues that could one day help doctors identify which children face higher risk from severe respiratory infections. The breakthrough comes from studying 333 children in South Africa and could lead to better treatments worldwide.
During COVID-19, South Africa discovered that sharing information isn't enough—listening first changes everything. A new study reveals the five principles that turned public health messaging into real conversations.
China just approved its first drug developed with artificial intelligence, slashing years off traditional development time. The COVID-19 antiviral went from discovery to clinical trials in just three and a half years, showing AI can transform medicine.
Three updated Covid vaccines just got FDA approval, bringing protection against the dominant XFG variant to vulnerable Americans. Manufacturers are ready to ship doses across the country right now.
A Melbourne researcher has discovered why some people die from respiratory viruses while others recover, potentially saving countless lives through early detection. The breakthrough could help doctors predict which patients will become critically ill before symptoms worsen.
A controversial 2024 study that fueled vaccine misinformation has been officially retracted after rigorous investigation. The scientific community's careful review process worked exactly as intended, protecting public health.
USC researchers discovered that people debunking COVID-19 misinformation on Twitter had larger followings and older accounts than those spreading false claims. The findings offer hope that truth has a built-in advantage on social media.
Researchers have discovered how to transform the immune memory billions gained from COVID-19 into a powerful weapon against cancer. The breakthrough vaccine platform, called PROTEXI, could change how we fight tumors that normally hide from our immune system.
Older adults who ate Mediterranean foods during COVID lockdowns reported stronger well-being than their peers. The diet's anti-inflammatory nutrients may protect both brain and mood during stressful periods.