Is COVID-19 a Seasonal Virus Yet?
The most common respiratory viruses that cause flu, colds, and RSV tend to cluster in the fall and winter months. Though that means months of elevated risk for sickness, “cold and flu season” is a convenient time for public-health officials to remind people to get vaccinated and wash their hands more frequently.
Experts had hoped that COVID-19 would follow that same pattern, but so far, that’s not the case.
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COVID-19 occurs in every season
Both flu and RSV tend to plummet to near negligible levels in spring and summer before surging again in the fall ...
Source: TIME: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Humans threaten great ape populations by destroying habitats or poaching animals for zoos and meat – or it seems by infecting them with the common cold. "For as long as humans have been domesticating animals, there have been zoonoses" – or the spread of infectious diseases from animals to humans –…#avian #uganda #kibalenationalpark #antarctica #kyleelliott #mcgilluniversity #montreal #reversezoonoses #rachelnuwer #janegoodall (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
Key takeawaysThere remains no clear explanation for why COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, can result in severe outcomes or death while other coronaviruses just cause common colds, or why COVID-19 symptoms persist after the coronavirus that causes it has been eliminated.A UCLA-led research team has shown that fragments of the coronavirus may drive inflammation by mimicking the action of specific immune molecules in the body.The findings could contribute to not only the understanding and treatment of COVID-19 but also efforts to detect coronaviruses with the potential to cause pandemics before they become widespread.There are ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - January 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can vitamin C keep the common cold away?
Winter is cold and flu season. If you take in more vitamin C, will it help prevent you from getting sick? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/uo0fL-RI3x0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Want to keep… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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How COVID-19 Vaccines and Infections Are Tweaking Our Immunity
Your immune system may be getting smarter every time you encounter COVID-19, a new study suggests. After getting vaccinated and infected, the immune system generates broader defenses against the virus, including against new variants.
In a paper published Jan. 19 in Science Immunology, researchers in South Korea compared immune cells in the lab from people with a variety of vaccine and infection histories throughout the different Omicron waves, which began in late 2021 with BA.1. People who had been vaccinated with the original Pfizer-BioNTech series and then got infected with any Omicron variant showed good levels of me...
Source: TIME: Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
That nagging cough you have might not be COVID. Here ’s how to determine if it’s the JN.1 variant, RSV, the flu, or a cold instead
You—or your child—have body aches, fever, and cough. Is it RSV, COVID, the flu, a common cold, or something else? And does it even matter anymore? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to definitively tell the conditions apart without testing—even by cough, experts tell Fortune. But the answer will still…#rsv #fortune #cdc #danolson #ishminderkaur #uclahealth #alialhassani #summerhealth #sore #nfid (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Virus Soup: Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Doctors are reporting high levels of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as other “flu-like illnesses” that cause similar symptoms, such as the common cold, other coronaviruses, and parainfluenza viruses. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Perfect storm of common colds and Covid to sweep UK with 'never-ending' illness
Experts have warned of possible "never-ending" colds caused by lower immunity after Covid shut the world down for seasons at a time. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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Long-term respiratory illness is here to stay
Have you felt like that winter cold just doesn't end? Well, you're not alone. Many who contracted Covid-19 have suffered from , when the symptoms endure an extended period and can have long-term effects. Now, scientists have found that the common cold and flu can also have "long" versions, which…#rsv #ziyadalaly #thomasrusso #universityatbuffalo #yahoolife #alaly #lancet #adrianmartineau (Source: Reuters: Health)
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You ’ ve Heard of Long COVID. Long Flu Is a Health Risk, Too
Statistically, there’s a good chance you know somebody who has experienced Long COVID, the name for chronic symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, and pain following a case of COVID-19. About 14% of U.S. adults report having had Long COVID at some point, according to federal data.
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But many people don’t realize that other viruses, even very common ones, can trigger similarly long-lasting and debilitating symptoms. A study published Dec. 14 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases focuses on the risk of developing “Long flu” after a severe case of influenza.
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Source: TIME: Health - December 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Experts warn to let sneezes out after man tears hole in his throat
Doctors spread the story of man who had lucky escape in Scotland after trying to stifle a sneeze while drivingWhen you feel a sneeze coming on, it ’s best to let it out. Otherwise you could end up tearing a hole in your throat.That ’s the advice being issued by doctors after a man in his 30s experienced a spontaneous tracheal perforation – a potentially deadly condition – as he tried to stifle a sneeze while driving.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 14, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Health Common cold Infectious diseases Science Society Source Type: news
‘I’m a pharmacist - here are three early warning signs of the 100 day cough to spot’
These signs could initially be mistaken for a common cold, an expert warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 signs your sick child may need to see a healthcare professional
While most common colds, flu, or other illnesses can be treated at home, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says parents should watch for these three signs that their sick child may need to see a healthcare professional. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/PRUMG4pVE6M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Ple ase courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Hydration When children are sick, they're… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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9 Tips To Boost Your Immune System Naturally
A strong immune system can fight everything from the common cold to harmful parasites and cancer cells. It's a powerful ally. Here are key ways for optimal performance. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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How to access the new RSV vaccine, and how much will it cost? Your questions answered
This year, for the first time, a vaccine is available to help protect older adults against RSV, which is like the common cold for some but can also lead to respiratory infection and hospitalization. We answered some of your questions about the RSV vaccine and how to access it. (Source: CBC | Health)
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