In a research published in the PLOS Journal, the scientists in China have revealed about some never-before-seen viruses in the bats that live close to humans. These viruses are quite closely related ...

A new COVID-19 variant that was unheard of just months ago is now projected to be the second-most common strain in the United States. Variant NB.1.8.1 was first detected in China in January but ...

The COVID pandemic illustrated how urgently we need antiviral medications capable of treating coronavirus infections. To aid this effort, researchers quickly homed in on part of SARS-CoV-2's ...

Some people with long COVID are turning to an unlikely remedy: nicotine gum and patches. Though typically used to quit smoking, nicotine is now being explored as a possible way to ease symptoms ...

Patients and doctors say the latest COVID-19 variant spreading in the U.S. in some cases causes a sore throat so painful it has earned the nickname “razor blade throat.” The nimbus variant, w… ...

After years of updates on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it can be confusing to know who should get a shot and when. While a lot of that confusion has to do with the new COVID strains that have… ...

Studies have found COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and protects both the mother from severe disease and the baby from hospitalization from COVID-19 during the early months of life.

A new COVID strain called "Nimbus" is now in the U.S. Nimbus has spread to at least 22 countries Symptoms include "razor blade" sore throat Once again, a new strain of COVID has hit the country ...

June 26, 2025 – The new COVID-19 variant that now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID cases has a signature symptom: a painful sore throat that feels like "razor blades." "This 'razor blade ...

An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic started released its final report on Friday, reaching an unsatisfying conclusion: Scientists still ...

A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” is making its way through parts of California. While case numbers remain relatively low in San Diego County, health experts are warning ...

Dr. Brian Kaminski of ProMedica explains what the new "Nimbus" variant of COVID is, how it affects you and what health experts are doing to monitor it.