COVID-19

Mar. 28, 2026

Aging Lung Cells Linked to Severe COVID, Flu in Elderly

UCSF study finds lung fibroblasts can trigger excessive immune response in older adults.

Mar. 17, 2026

Antibiotic Misuse in Covid Tied to Resistance

Taking azithromycin for as little as one day triggers antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract, study finds.

Mar. 16, 2026

Study Finds No Evidence of COVID-19 Lab Leak, Points to Natural Spillover

Recent research suggests many viral outbreaks are accidental spillover events, not the result of deliberate genetic changes.

Mar. 14, 2026

Long COVID Leaves Thousands of L.A. Residents Sick, Broke and Ignored

Six years after the pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Mar. 7, 2026

FDA's Controversial Vaccine Chief Steps Down, Again

Vinay Prasad is heading back to UC San Francisco, per FDA chief Marty Makary

Mar. 4, 2026

Fungal Supplement Boosts COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy

Study finds natural fungal supplement reduces side effects and increases antibody durability.

Mar. 3, 2026

Mushroom Supplement Reduced COVID Vaccine Side Effects and Boosted Antibodies

A small clinical trial suggests a mushroom-based supplement could dial down inflammatory side effects from COVID-19 vaccines while strengthening antibody response.

Mar. 1, 2026

Scientists Develop Universal Vaccine for Winter Infections

New approach could protect against common cold, flu, COVID-19 and more.

Feb. 27, 2026

Novel 'Immune Cocktail' Vaccine Shows Broad Protection Against Infections

Researchers explore a new vaccine paradigm that stimulates the immune system in a non-specific way, offering protection against a range of respiratory pathogens.

Feb. 27, 2026

15 States Sue HHS Over Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Vaccine makers could be affected, but legal expert expects them to stay on the sidelines.