Symptoms of the 'Cicada' COVID variant, detected in at least 25 states

The "highly mutated" variant could evade the latest COVID booster shot. What to know.

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, ...

Health rounds: Genetic variations linked to weight loss, side effects from GLP-1 drugs

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) By Nancy Lapid April 9 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds readers! Today we ...
Nature

Why obesity drugs work better for some people: these genes hold clues

Study of almost 28,000 people also identifies genetic variants that raise the risk of gastrointestinal side effects from ...

Should You Be Worried About The New COVID Variant That’s Rapidly Spreading?

Previous immunity may be ineffective against this new variant, nicknamed Cicada. A doctor explains what you need to know.

A New, Highly Mutated COVID Variant Called 'Cicada' Is Spreading in the US. Know These Symptoms

BA.3.2, aka "cicada," is a highly mutated new COVID variant detected in the U.S.. Here's where it's spreading and what to ...
Cure Today

Gene Variant May Predict Side Effects From Kidney Cancer Immunotherapy

A variant in the IL-7 gene may predict which patients with kidney cancer are more likely to experience side effects from immunotherapy. A gene linked to immune system function may help predict which ...
ABC12

Bay County Health Department warns about new flu variant, vaccine limitations

BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Health experts are warning of a new flu variant called H3N2 Subclade K, which is raising concerns as holiday gatherings approach. The Bay County Health Department indicates ...