Regardless of age, health, or severity of illness, some individuals who recover from COVID-19 illness endure long-lasting effects, ranging from loss of smell/taste to fatigue to respiratory issues. New research has found that one in 10…

Researchers from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have shown how machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), may help healthcare providers identify undiagnosed cases of fragile X syndrome based on…

Symptoms now inextricably linked to COVD-19 illness—such as loss of taste and smell and heart inflammation—are not unique to SARS-CoV-2. These symptoms and others are common to viral infections; however, research into why these symptoms…

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for dental hygienists to routinely apply their knowledge and skills in health education and promotion and disease prevention to help patients with systemic health…

The United States will implement a $1.7 billion system to track variants of SARS-CoV-2 in order to prevent a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy includes additional funding for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association determined unmet pediatric dental care was more common in households with pandemic-related household job loss.

A presentation given at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society raised concern that COVID-19 illness may damage the thyroid. The study showed that one-third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with inflammation of the thyroid later…

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine demonstrates that people who exercise regularly are less likely to develop severe COVID-19 illness than their sedentary counterparts. With more than 50,000 participants all in…

Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Maryland have determined the ion channel, TRPC5, acts as a cold sensor in teeth.

A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches.