Latest articles by Joshua A. Krisch
COVID-19 antibodies may fade, but vaccine hopes have not
We are not yet sure how long COVID-19 immunity lasts, but experts agree that there is little cause for alarm and that a vaccine will likely still be successful.
What is herd immunity?
Scientists use herd immunity to describe the point at which a population is sufficiently immune to a disease to prevent its circulation.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Evidence is scant, infectious disease experts say
The most important ways to prevent transmission are still the same, whether SARS-CoV-2 spreads via tiny droplets or larger ones.
Keto diet may cause temporary flu-like symptoms. Here's what to expect.
The first few weeks of a keto diet may come with a spate of flu-like symptoms, including nausea, fatigue and dizziness, according to a new study.
Scientists may be 'on the cusp' of a universal flu vaccine
We may be one step closer to a universal flu vaccine, according to a new study.
A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after all
A new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
