December 17, 2021

Masking Up Again? Here's What Protects Best

By this time, roughly 21 months into the pandemic, everyone should have masks and know how to wear them.

December 13, 2021

Antiviral Treatments Should Work Well Against Omicron, Experts Say

The Omicron variant could prompt a reshuffling of the way doctors treat COVID infections in the United States, and antiviral pills will likely lead the way in that redoubled effort, Harvard experts say.

December 8, 2021

Monoclonal Antibody Rx for COVID Can Be Safely Given by Injection: Study

The best available treatment for COVID-19 infection just got a lot easier to administer to more people, potentially saving more lives in the process, a new study claims.

November 20, 2021

As Many as 1.6 Million Americans Lost Sense of Smell Due to COVID-19

Lyss Stern lost her sense of smell when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020, and it still hasn't returned.

November 16, 2021

Still Feeling Nervous About Holiday Gatherings? Survey Finds You're Not Alone

For Emily Litvin, this Thanksgiving is going to look different from the last one and she couldn't be happier about it.

November 16, 2021

Certain Antidepressants Appear to Curb Severe COVID-19

Certain commonly prescribed antidepressants appear to substantially lower the risk of dying among seriously ill COVID-19 patients, a large new study indicates.