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Global Virus Network Expands Pandemic Preparedness Program

The nonprofit aims to strengthen global response to future outbreaks.

Patients Increasingly Demanding Unvaccinated Blood Donations

Doctors warn the practice is unnecessary and can delay critical care

HIV Patients Face Higher Risk of Long COVID Complications

Study finds those with HIV have 29% greater chance of developing long-term COVID-19 effects.

Doctors Explain Cicada, the Latest COVID-19 Variant of Concern

The BA.3.2 COVID variant, nicknamed 'cicada,' is back after simmering in the background for a while.

Antidepressant Eases Long COVID Fatigue, Study Shows

Fluvoxamine significantly improved fatigue and quality of life among adults with long COVID, researchers find.

New 'Cicada' COVID Variant Spreads Globally, Evades Immunity

The BA.3.2 variant, nicknamed 'Cicada', is gaining traction worldwide, raising concerns about its ability to bypass existing immunity.

Aging Lung Cells Linked to Severe COVID and Flu Risks in Older Adults

New UCSF study uncovers how 'inflammaging' drives excessive immune response in aging lungs

Aging Lung Cells Linked to Severe COVID, Flu in Elderly

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

Newark Patients Wrongly Billed for 'Free' COVID Tests and Shots

Alameda County prosecutors say four medical providers are now barred from misleading advertising and unfair business practices

Johns Hopkins Researchers Aim to Clarify mRNA Vaccine Misconceptions

Experts discuss the benefits of mRNA technology and its potential future applications beyond COVID-19.

New COVID Variant 'Cicada' Detected in NYC Wastewater

BA.3.2 variant found in travelers, clinical samples, and sewage across multiple states

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