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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, prescription medications.
December 13, 2023
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, and medication can all play a role in recovery.
December 12, 2023
Spread of COVID-19 Variant ‘Pirola’ Raises Concerns
Cases of the highly mutated BA.2.86 strain have tripled over the last two weeks, but severe illness remains low.
December 01, 2023
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 when lying down. Read on for more tactics.
November 29, 2023
New 10-Minute Procedure ‘Reboots’ Smell in People With Long COVID
Loss or distortion of the sense of smell is one of the most common symptoms of long COVID, but a painless injection may help some people smell normally again.
November 21, 2023
Gargling Salt Water Significantly Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk
Study suggests that a saline gargle or nasal rinse could help relieve COVID-19 symptoms.
November 09, 2023
Vaccine Side Effects: What You Need to Know
Learn about common side effects, why some vaccines cause stronger reactions, and how to manage them.
November 06, 2023
HV.1 Is Now the Top COVID-19 Variant as Emerging JN.1 Raises Concern
The HV.1 coronavirus variant is now dominant in the United States, while JN.1 is growing fast outside the U.S.
November 03, 2023
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 if weather permits. Read on for more tips.
November 03, 2023
The Evidence Is Clear: Wearing a Mask Does Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
A new review of studies from around the world finds that masking can reduce the odds of getting the virus.
November 01, 2023
How to Get the Most Accurate Results from an At-Home COVID-19 Test
A new study finds that rapid tests are most likely to detect COVID-19 on day 4 of symptoms, when virus levels typically peak.
October 06, 2023
COVID-19 Variant ‘Eris’ Still Dominates, but Hospitalizations Are Slowing
Explore the latest updates on new COVID-19 variants, their impact on infection rates and hospitalizations, and the benefits of vaccination.
October 03, 2023
What Is COVID-19? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn about coronavirus symptoms, risk factors, variants, testing, treatments, vaccines, and complications.
September 29, 2023
COVID-19: Does the Virus or Vaccine Mess With the Menstrual Cycle?
Contracting COVID-19, getting vaccinated or boosted, or experiencing pandemic stress can impact menstruation, causing irregular periods. Learn why.
September 29, 2023
Blood Test for Long COVID Getting Closer Thanks to Research Breakthrough
New research suggests a potential blood test for long COVID that could help people struggling with long COVID symptoms get a reliable diagnosis.
September 26, 2023
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.
September 25, 2023
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 2023
The new vaccines, for adults and children, protect against omicron variants such as EG.5 that are already driving up COVID-19 infection rates.
September 12, 2023
Is It Time to Start Wearing a Mask Again?
With COVID-19 numbers ticking up and the Eris variant taking hold, the CDC is recommending face coverings in areas where hospitalizations are high.
August 31, 2023
COVID-19 Linked With New-Onset High Blood Pressure
COVID-19 survivors are twice as likely to develop hypertension compared to those with the flu, according to a study.
August 25, 2023
Should You Get a COVID Booster Now or Wait for the Updated One?
Updated COVID-19 shots won’t be available for weeks but infection rates are rising now. Should you get a bivalent COVID booster right away or hold off?
August 24, 2023
Highly Mutated New COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Raises Concerns
The CDC and WHO are carefully monitoring the ‘Pirola’ variant because of its unusually high number of mutations.
August 21, 2023
Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Best for Seniors, Study Finds
Moderna’s vaccine might be the best bet for people over 65, although all mRNA vaccines are safe and effective.
August 04, 2023
U.S. Sees Mini Surge in COVID-19 Rates This Summer
CDC data on hospitalizations, positive tests results, and wastewater virus levels show that COVID-19 is on the upswing. Are you at risk? Read on.
August 02, 2023
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 if the COVID-19 vaccine can affect hearing.
July 28, 2023
Your Blood Type Can Affect Your Risk of Catching COVID-19
People with type A blood may be more likely to get infected with the coronavirus than people with type O blood, a study suggests.
July 10, 2023
EU.1.1 Emerges as the Latest COVID-19 Subvariant
The new omicron strain appears to be spreading most quickly in the Midwest and Mountain states, says the CDC.
July 05, 2023
For Many COVID-19 Patients, Loss of Smell and Taste Lingered, Study Finds
This once-common COVID-19 symptom can lead to ongoing issues that affect both physical and mental health.
June 21, 2023
Diabetes Drug Metformin May Reduce Long COVID Risk
The odds of developing long COVID were lowered by about 40 percent in COVID-19 patients who received metformin, a new study found.
June 13, 2023
Study Links Severe COVID-19 to Undetected Cancer
Screening hospitalized COVID-19 patients for cancer could potentially save lives, a new study suggests.
June 05, 2023
New Study Identifies the Top 12 Symptoms of Long COVID
The most common signs of long COVID from the omicron variant include post-exertional malaise, fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness.
May 31, 2023
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 stop have no basis in scientific fact.
May 26, 2023
The Latest Info on COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
This guide to COVID-19 vaccines covers types, side effects, scheduling, and costs. Read on for answers to common questions and expert advice to help you pick which vaccine brand to get and when.
May 24, 2023
Itchy Eyes and Conjunctivitis Might Be the Latest COVID-19 Symptoms
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 appears to be causing red, itchy eyes, especially in infants and young children, according to early reports.
April 17, 2023
COVID-19 Increases Likelihood of Heartburn, Bloating in the Next Year
COVID-19 raises the risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders like acid reflux (GERD), bloating, and constipation, per a new study.
March 09, 2023
First Flu-COVID Combination Home Test Gets FDA Okay
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is the first device authorized by the FDA to identify both COVID-19 and flu viruses from a single nasal swab.
March 03, 2023
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 person. Learn why and what to do.
January 30, 2023
Did Lockdowns and Masking Lead to ‘Immunity Debt’?
Did lack of exposure to germs weaken our immune systems? Here experts debunk this theory and provide some other explanations for the current “tripledemic.”
January 23, 2023
XBB.1.5 on Track to Become the Top COVID-19 Subvariant in the U.S.
This highly contagious omicron offshoot is spreading fast across the U.S., causing worries about an increase in infections and hospitalizations.
January 12, 2023
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, hygiene, isolation, and more.
January 04, 2023
Some COVID-19 Patients Don’t Recover Their Sense of Smell — Scientists May Know Why
A new study links the loss of sense of smell as a lingering COVID-19 symptom to abnormal inflammation and cell damage in the lining of the nose.
December 30, 2022
10 Most Common COVID-19 Symptoms Now
A new study finds that the top 10 COVID symptoms continue to evolve in the omicron era. Sore throat is No. 1 on the list followed by runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.
December 16, 2022
Losing Taste And Smell Due to COVID-19 Tied to Lower Reinfection Risk
After a mild COVID-19 infection, people who lost smell or taste were twice as likely to have antibodies that may protect against reinfection.
December 14, 2022
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 threat. Here’s what you need to know.
December 05, 2022
Regular Statin Use May Reduce the Risk of Severe COVID-19, Research Finds
A large new study of more than 38,000 patients suggests that commonly used cholesterol-lowering statins may protect against serious cases of COVID-19 and death from the disease.
October 26, 2022
Is It a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19?
Symptoms of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19 overlap. To find out what’s wrong, follow this important advice from doctors to get the right diagnosis.
October 05, 2022
Most People Infected With the Omicron COVID-19 Variant Don’t Know It, Study Suggests
The omicron variant of COVID-19 often causes mild or no symptoms, with a new study finding that the majority of people don't even know they are infected.
August 19, 2022
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 to go to the hospital or dying.
July 14, 2022
COVID-19 Testing for Travel: If, When, Where, and How
COVID-19 testing can make travel safer as long as you do it correctly. Here experts share strategies for testing before, during, and after your trip.
July 07, 2022
What Is Long COVID? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sometimes COVID-19 symptoms linger for weeks, months, or longer, a condition called long COVID. Here's the latest on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and risk factors.
June 27, 2022
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 trip. Read on for more tips.
June 22, 2022