Although COVID-19 is most harshly affecting Black communities in the United States, vaccination rates in these communities remain very low. A paper proposes that a coalition of Black faith leaders, public health officials, and Black medical professionals may be able…
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COVID-19: What is monoclonal antibody therapy?
In this feature, we look at the benefits of globally authorized monoclonal antibody treatments, along with some potential safety concerns and challenges in implementation. As countries continue to roll out vaccines to prevent COVID-19 and achieve herd immunity, scientists continue…
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Could a common cold virus help fight COVID-19?
A lab-based study has found that a virus that causes the common cold can trigger an innate immune response against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. In theory, infections with the common cold virus could inhibit the transmission of SARS-CoV-2…
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6 myths about tuberculosis
March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day, so in today’s edition of our Medical Myths series, we will focus on some of the misunderstandings associated with tuberculosis (TB). We cover the role of genetics, treatment, transmission, and more. TB is a…
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1 year of COVID-19 in a critical care department
As we reach the 1st anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medical News Today contacted a number of healthcare professionals. We asked them to provide an insight into the last 12 months. In this feature, we hear from Dr. James Evans,…
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Give children more autonomy during the pandemic, says study
Autonomy-based parenting promotes the well-being of children and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parenting school-age children as they attend school remotely is a challenge. Lacking normal child support services such as daycare, some parents must do their own jobs…
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Healthcare workers have 7 times the risk of severe COVID-19
A study of severe COVID-19 in the United Kingdom reveals the risk that healthcare workers take to help others. A new study in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine examines the risks that “essential” and “nonessential” British workers will develop…
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Low-income Black people in US hit hardest by shutdowns
A study reveals the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on low-income Black households. In the United States, COVID-19 has struck communities of color with far deadlier force than any other segment of the U.S. population. According to the Centers…
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Doctors warn against excessive drinking during the pandemic
Doctors have warned that people in the United States may be drinking excessively as a way to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new viewpoint article, two doctors have warned that more people in the U.S. may be turning…
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COVID-19: Who is immune without having an infection?
Scientists have discovered antibodies that react to the new coronavirus in blood samples donated prior to the start of the pandemic. They suggest that some people may have at least a degree of preexisting immunity to the new virus. The…
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