What Causes COVID Arm?
COVID-19 vaccines can cause redness, swelling and rashes at the injection site, a side effect known as "COVID arm." But don't let it stop you from getting vaccinated.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 10, 2022
Scrub and Sanitize: Why Washing Your Hands Matters
Washing your hands is key to helping prevent the spread of viruses, germs and disease. Cedars-Sinai epidemiologist Dr. Michael Ben-Aderet explains why washing your hands matters, when you should wash your hands and the differences ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 02, 2021
Why Some Vaccines Last A Lifetime and Others Don't
Some vaccines result in immunity that lasts many decades, but in other cases you have to get boosters months or years after the first shot. Pharmacists Ethan Smith and Hai Tran explain how and why shots differ.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 29, 2021
Managing Tinnitus: Why Are My Ears Ringing?
Tinnitus, or ringing ears, affects more than 50 million people and is on the rise during COVID-19. The condition can be debilitating for some, causing stress, migraines and mental health challenges.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 12, 2021
COVID-19 Treatments: New and Developing Therapies
We're not getting rid of COVID-19—and so continues the furious hunt for new ways to save lives and stop transmission. The development of new drugs, new vaccines, and less invasive ways to administer existing drugs aims to knock out or ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 10, 2021
Parents' Perspective: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Children ages 5-11 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccines and parents are lining up to get it.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 08, 2021
Dialing Back Pandemic Drinking
Alcohol use crept up during COVID-19, as more people turned to drinking to cope with the anxiety, stress and loss. But excessive drinking comes with a steep cost for your long-term health. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 02, 2021
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Hurdles
Vaccine hesitancy has proven to be one of the highest hurdles to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Cedars-Sinai is tackling the problem through community outreach.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 31, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Soniya Gandhi
Meet Dr. Soniya Gandhi, infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Associate Chief Medical Office.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 19, 2021
Understanding Vaccine Boosters
With vaccination rates for COVID-19 rising, immunity is more important than ever. Immunologist Suzanne Cassel, MD, explains what vaccine boosters are and their role in beating back public health outbreaks.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 26, 2021
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
In the wake of concerns over COVID-19-vaccine-linked blood clots, a Cedars-Sinai gynecologist explains what women need to know about the condition, the risks and how to protect themselves.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 14, 2021
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Children
Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine are underway in children, but the process isn't quite the same as it is in adults. Learn how scientists run vaccine and treatment trials in children.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 13, 2021