April 6, 2026

A formerly rare strain of COVID, BA.3.2, now is showing up in Ohio and 24 other states. Experts say so far it hasn't caused illness any more severe than other strains, but it might be somewhat more resistant to vaccines, as 91.7 WVXU News recently reported. Scientists have nicknamed the variant "cicada" due to its former low profile and current resurgence.

September 5, 2025

A common over-the-counter nasal spray grabbed headlines and social media buzz this week as a simple, surprising way to reduce your chances of getting COVID-19. Experts say the research behind the headlines is promising but early. The key may be that the spray, used to treat seasonal allergies, helps keep the nose lining calm.

June 13, 2025

Research from University of Cincinnati structural biologists has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. They used cryogenic electron microscopy to see two key protein structures in the body for the first time.