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COVID Infection May Impair Semen Quality, Even After Mild Cases

Jury still out on whether infection can cause permanent seminal damage, however

Jun 30, 2023
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Stanford Study of Paxlovid for Long COVID Stopped Early

Enrollment was halted earlier than planned after interim analysis

Jun 30, 2023
A photo of boxes of Paxlovid sitting on a shelf.
Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 29, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Blood Type Ups COVID Risk; IV Vitamin Craze; Suicide Risk in Transgender People

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 28, 2023
Morning Break
What Do We Know About the EU.1.1 COVID Variant?

It's a descendant of XBB.1.5, but it "isn't setting off any red flags for me," expert says

Jun 27, 2023
A computer rendering of a variety of differently colored COVID viruses.
Opinion
The Next CDC Director Could Learn a Thing or Two From Warren Buffett

Restoring trust in the agency will require more than just science

Jun 27, 2023
A photo of Warren Buffett.
Intentional COVID Infection Study; Anxiety and Depression Screening

Also in TTHealthWatch: long COVID's unique sequelae

Jun 24, 2023
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Across Borders, Worse COVID Outcomes Seen in Polluted Areas

More evidence associating air pollution exposure with hospitalization, mortality

Jun 23, 2023
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Human Remains Theft Ring; Reinfections and COVID Deaths; Diabetes Expected to Soar

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 23, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Anti-Vaxxers Stalked Peter Hotez at His Home

The incident follows a Twitter exchange regarding Joe Rogan's podcast

Jun 21, 2023
A photo of Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
Clot Risk More Common in Survivors of Severe COVID Versus Flu

However, other medical, mental health risks similar at 1 year for COVID, flu, and sepsis patients

Jun 21, 2023
A photo of nurses in full protective gear tending to a severe COVID patient in the ICU.
Type 2 Diabetes Cases in Kids Still Rising After 'Return to Normal'

Once they returned to school, we thought things would normalize, researcher says

Jun 20, 2023
ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.
Only Include Omicron in Next COVID Vaccine, Says FDA Panel

Agency likely to recommend vaccine manufacturers target XBB.1.5 with updated shots

Jun 16, 2023
FDA VRBPAC Monovalent XBB-lineage SARS-CoV-2 vaccine over a computer rendering of antibodies attacking COVID viruses.
Fungal Infections More Deadly When COVID's Involved, CDC Finds

Mortality rate reached 49% versus 12% for fungal infections not associated with COVID cases

Jun 15, 2023
A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus.
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