As we mark two years of living with Covid-19, it appears we may, at long last, be returning to the pre-pandemic world. And while we need to be careful about premature celebrations – if nothing else, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown incredible resilience and adaptability – this moment sure feels nice. Like a breath of […]
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Bodywork: Is it time for another Covid-19 booster?
Each week, OMRF Vice President of Research Dr. Rod McEver opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I participated in the clinical trial of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, which means I received my initial shots much earlier than most people. As a […]
When viruses become valentines
First there was Bennifer. Then Brangelina. The latest high-profile couple? “Flurona.”
Bodywork: When viruses change
When does a mutated virus become so different from the original that it’s considered a new virus, rather than simply a variation of an existing one?
Bodywork: Does strenuous exercise leave us prone to illness?
I recently ran a marathon. Do I need to worry that, at least in the short run, this kind of effort will leave my body more prone to illnesses like Covid-19?
Bodywork: Understanding Covid-19 antibody tests
My husband and I were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021, and we received booster doses in October. Last month, blood tests showed we were negative for Covid-19 antibodies. Why would that be?
