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Respiratory virus spreads in the southern US
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Parts of the southern U.S. are seeing off-season spikes in a respiratory virus called RSV, public health experts warn.
Post-pandemic overcrowding of national parks causing bigger problems than just long lines
By Harry Baker published
The number of people visiting national parks is on the rise as pandemic restrictions ease, causing longer lines and putting a strain on the environment.
'Supertasters' may have some innate protection against COVID-19
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Supertasters may be less likely to become infected with, or become severely ill from COVID-19, a new study finds.
What was the deadliest day in US history?
By Benjamin Plackett published
It's impossible to know for sure the deadliest day in U.S. history because you can end up comparing apples with oranges.
COVID-19 can infiltrate insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The finding still needs to be validated with further research.
Universal coronavirus vaccine is highly effective in monkeys
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Researchers developed a "pan-coronavirus" vaccine, designed to protect against many different strains of coronaviruses known to infect humans and bats.
Zombie mink slaughtered due to coronavirus are 'rising' from mass graves
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Gases excreted by the decomposing mink had pushed the carcasses up through the ground.
This chain reaction could explain rare blood clots linked to some COVID-19 vaccines
By Nicoletta Lanese published
While plausible, this hypothesis still needs to be confirmed.
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