February 11, 2023

In a First, COVID Vaccine Is Added to Adult Immunization Schedule

For the first time, COVID-19 vaccines have been added to the list of routine immunizations recommended for adults -- a further sign the virus is here to stay.

February 11, 2023

Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Health Care as Pandemic Emergencies Expire

Americans received unprecedented access to health care during the pandemic, including hassle-free public insurance and free tests, treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.

February 9, 2023

Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half

People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests.

January 20, 2023

What to Know About XBB, the New COVID Variant

The new coronavirus continues to dodge, duck, dip and dive, mutating again and again to find its way past people’s immune defenses.

January 19, 2023

Science Reveals Cause of Smell Loss in COVID-19

One of the hallmarks of a COVID-19 infection has been a lost sense of smell after the infection ends.

January 13, 2023

Bivalent COVID Boosters Offer No Extra Protection, Studies Suggest

The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters intended to defend people against emerging Omicron variants don’t appear to provide any better protection than the original shot does, two new studies find.