Columbia University researchers have developed a nasal spray designed to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus, and an initial study conducted on ferrets demonstrates efficacy. While the study was small and has not undergone peer…

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked two companies to stop selling products due to false claims made about their ability to prevent and/or treat the illness associated with the novel coronavirus. The requests were…

For the first time since the inception of the global pandemic, the United States reported more than 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 in one day on November 3. Maine, Minnesota, Indiana, Nebraska, and Colorado reported record-high case numbers,…

Individuals living in areas with high levels of air pollution—such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas—may be at greater risk of death due to COVID-19, according to new research published in Science Advances. Researchers…

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss are gastrointestinal symptoms reported among those with COVID-19 illness. According to a University of Alberta study, these symptoms may be the only ones noted in approximately…

A University of Arizona study found that a rapid COVID-19 test produced accurate results only 32% of the time when used on asymptomatic subjects. However, when used on symptomatic people, the rapid test was more than 80% effective in its…

While COVID-19 cases trend rapidly upward across the United States, with 500,000 new cases reported just this past week, the number of deaths has remained steady. Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota are the most impacted by the surge…

Initially, research showed that antibodies to COVID-19 lasted only up to three months before steadily declining, but a new study published in Science finds that antibodies may last up to five months. This news provides individuals who have…

Although no COVID-19 vaccine is ready for distribution yet, dentists in Oregon are prepared to administer it and other necessary vaccinations to their patients. In May 2019, Oregon became the first state to allow dentists to prescribe and…

Results of a study that looked at more than 21,000 COVID-19 exposures among Minnesota healthcare workers showed that 25% were high-risk exposures in which the healthcare provider was within 6 feet of an infected patient for more than 15…