There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored. ..
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored. ..
Nobel Prize winners Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman pioneered the technology that produced a Covid-19 vaccine in record time. Next, mRNA could tackle ..
Flu meds and prescription drugs have been in short supply all winter—but the problem goes back over a decade. ..
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs. ..
Internet-connected thermometers can quickly show how influenza is spreading—so measures to control the disease can be targeted more effectively. ..
For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back. ..
Many people haven’t been exposed to common respiratory viruses following the pandemic, meaning they might be more vulnerable to getting ill this year. ..
A “universal” shot would protect against every branch of Covid’s viral family tree—even future ones. But getting there won’t be easy. ..
The 2019–20 flu season basically didn’t happen. Same for a couple other respiratory viruses. But that could make future seasons worse. ..