COVID-19: Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus That Caused a Pandemic

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Free COVID-19 Tests Once Again Available by Mail Nationwide

Each U.S. household is eligible for 4 free tests that can be ordered through COVIDTests.gov and delivered by mail...

By Becky UphamOctober 01, 2024

XEC Is the New COVID Variant to Watch

XEC Is the New COVID Variant to Watch

The latest global coronavirus mutation is swiftly spreading in Europe. Will it drive a wave of illness in the ...

By Don RaufSeptember 23, 2024

Wegovy May Reduce the Risk of Death From COVID-19, Study Suggests

Wegovy May Reduce the Risk of Death From COVID-19, Study Suggests

A new study found that people taking Wegovy during the pandemic were 33 percent less likely to die of COVID-19...

By Becky UphamSeptember 13, 2024

COVID Vaccines Advised for Fall Include a Newer Option: Novavax

COVID Vaccines Advised for Fall Include a Newer Option: Novavax

Unlike the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, the Novavax shot uses a more traditional vaccine technology.

By Don RaufSeptember 04, 2024

Updated COVID Vaccines for 2024–2025 Get FDA Approval

Updated COVID Vaccines for 2024–2025 Get FDA Approval

Experts say the reformulated shots provide better protection against the variants that are still driving a summer...

By Don RaufAugust 23, 2024

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Symptoms and Diagnosis

COVID Rebound Is Real — Is Paxlovid to Blame?

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COVID Rebound Is Real — Is Paxlovid to Blame?

COVID-19 symptoms can return even after you feel better and test negative. Find out why this happens and what ...

By Meryl Davids LandauMarch 20, 2024

How to Beat COVID-19 Fatigue and Get Your Energy Back

How to Beat COVID-19 Fatigue and Get Your Energy Back

COVID-19 sends the immune system into overdrive, and the resulting inflammation can trigger fatigue. Rest, diet...

By Becky UphamDecember 12, 2023

How to Cope With a COVID-19 Cough

How to Cope With a COVID-19 Cough

Cough is a top COVID-19 symptom. Strategies for recovery include taking cough medicine and elevating your head...

By Paula DerrowNovember 29, 2023

11 Foods and Drinks to Help Soothe COVID-19 Symptoms

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11 Foods and Drinks to Help Soothe COVID-19 Symptoms

Fighting off COVID-19? While vaccination will blunt your symptoms and help you avoid infection in the first place...

By Elizabeth MillardOctober 09, 2023

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Are Lesser-Known Symptoms of COVID-19

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Are Lesser-Known Symptoms of COVID-19

Explore the link between COVID-19 and hearing loss and tinnitus, including diagnosis and treatment. Plus learn...

By Meryl Davids LandauJuly 28, 2023

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Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

COVID-19 Vaccines: Your Questions Answered

COVID-19 Vaccines: Your Questions Answered

This guide to COVID-19 vaccines covers types, side effects, scheduling, and costs. Read on for expert advice to...

By Becky UphamSeptember 09, 2024

11 Ways to Virus-Proof Your Holidays

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11 Ways to Virus-Proof Your Holidays

To guard against viruses, get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot and open a window or take your gathering outdoors...

By Becky UphamNovember 03, 2023

7 Top COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, Debunked

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7 Top COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, Debunked

Concerns that COVID-19 vaccines alter your DNA, contain microchip trackers, or can kill you by making your heart...

By Don RaufMay 26, 2023

Researchers Identify Link Between COVID-19 and New Diabetes Cases

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Researchers Identify Link Between COVID-19 and New Diabetes Cases

Scientific data suggests about 14.4 percent of severe coronavirus hospitalizations have resulted in a new diagnosis...

By Becky UphamMarch 07, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Vaccines, From Birth Through Adulthood

Everything You Need to Know About Vaccines, From Birth Through Adulthood

Vaccines are health heroes — not just the COVID vaccines, but also shots to protect against measles, pneumonia...

By Becky UphamNovember 16, 2021

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Treatments and Complications

You Just Got COVID: Now What?

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You Just Got COVID: Now What?

Got COVID-19? Here’s a look at the latest guidelines on quarantining, masking, and treatment, plus what symptoms...

By Lisa RapaportOctober 08, 2024

How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home

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How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home

Learn how to get over COVID-19 as fast as possible with over-the-counter drugs, natural treatments, and when necessary...

By Becky UphamDecember 13, 2023

How to Relieve COVID-19 Muscle Aches and Pains

How to Relieve COVID-19 Muscle Aches and Pains

Body aches are a top symptom of COVID-19 and long COVID, with the type of pain varying greatly from person to ...

By Meryl Davids LandauJanuary 30, 2023

What if You Get COVID-19 More Than Once?

What if You Get COVID-19 More Than Once?

People who get COVID-19 multiple times — twice, 3 times, 4, more — may face a higher risk of long-term complications...

By Don RaufOctober 27, 2022

Paxlovid: Your Questions About the Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Treatment, Answered

Paxlovid: Your Questions About the Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Treatment, Answered

This antiviral COVID-19 pill treatment is highly effective at keeping people in high-risk groups from needing ...

By Don RaufJuly 14, 2022

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Living With COVID-19

How to Take Care of Someone With COVID-19 — and Not Get Sick Too

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How to Take Care of Someone With COVID-19 — and Not Get Sick Too

Here’s how to help someone recover from COVID-19 and not get sick yourself, with advice on medications, home remedies...

By Becky UphamJanuary 04, 2023

Immunocompromised in the Era of COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself

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Immunocompromised in the Era of COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself

If you are immunocompromised because of cancer, a chronic illness, or other conditions, COVID-19 poses a unique...

By Becky UphamDecember 05, 2022

What If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?

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What If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?

Pack COVID-19 testing kits and N95 masks in your luggage and bring any essentials in case you need to extend your...

By Salma Abdelnour GilmanJune 22, 2022

5 Surprising Ways Hotels Can Make You Sick

5 Surprising Ways Hotels Can Make You Sick

Hotels can harbor harmful viruses and bacteria.A guide to coping with germs and other health hazards, from COVID...

By Anne L. FritzMay 27, 2021

COVID-19 Warriors: Stories From the Frontline of the Pandemic

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COVID-19 Warriors: Stories From the Frontline of the Pandemic

As the COVID-19 Pandemic has swept its way across the country, healthcare workers have emerged as the heroes who...

By Abby EllinMay 11, 2020

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