New Commission calls for a step change in vaccine access
Health experts from a new Commission call for a step change in vaccine access as coverage falls and potentially preventable outbreaks return. A group of...
COVID-19
The COVID-19 category provides evidence-informed insight into the ongoing pandemic and its impacts on health, society and healthcare systems. It covers research updates, long-term effects, vaccines and policy discussions, helping readers understand developments and implications as the landscape continues to evolve.
COVID-19 linked to increased substance use during pregnancy
A new study has found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher use of tobacco and cannabis among women who were...
New Tool Can Detect Fast-Spreading SARS-CoV-2 Variants Early
New Tool Can Detect Fast-Spreading SARS-CoV-2 Variants Early - Researchers have developed a powerful tool that can detect variants of SARS-CoV-2 with high transmission potential...
Sex hormones modulate the immune system
Sex hormones modulate the immune system to influence disease risk differently. Researchers have uncovered how hormones profoundly affect our immune systems, explaining why men and...
Covid has long-term impact on the immune system
SARS-CoV-2 infections have a long-term impact on the immune system: In a study recently published in the renowned journal "Allergy", a MedUni Vienna research team...
Climate: More people died from hot or cold weather conditions than COVID in parts of UK
Research has highlighted how weather extremes worsened by climate change are now a major national public health threat. The study, led by the University of Bristol...
Higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely...
Relative deficiency in immune cells can account for poorer vaccination responses in the older population
In a study examining the ageing immune system and what makes it less efficient, researchers looked at the effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination in older...
Applying COVID Lessons to Enhance Digital Access for the Disabled
Applying COVID Lessons to Enhance Digital Access for the Disabled: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many innovations in how we interact digitally — and a...
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Cognition and Memory
COVID-19 may have an impact on people's cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection. A new study by Imperial College...
