Pfizer Confirms At-Home COVID-19 Treatment in the Works to Boost Vaccine, Help Unvaccinated People

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.28.2021 04:00 AM

Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral drug may be available by the end of this year. The drug may stop COVID-19 from reproducing in the patient's nose, throat, and lungs.

No Proof That Smokers, Vegetarians Less Likely to Contract COVID-19

04.28.2021 02:09 AM

Media reports recently came out quoting a CSIR survey that has gone viral on social media after it claimed that smokers and vegetarians are less susceptible to COVID-19.

NEC Corporation Supports Kenya's Fight Against COVID-19

04.27.2021 08:23 AM

Japanese multinational technology company NEC Corporation announces collaboration between its African arm NEC XON, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and nonprofit organization Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), to provide a thermography camera in Kenya and help the nation in its fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19 Anosmia Cure Found? Smell Loss Can Be Treated Without Using Steroids, Experts Said

04.27.2021 08:12 AM

A group of olfactory experts said that smell therapy could help treat COVID-19 smell loss. They also advise against using steroids that might not work.

Pesticides Exposure Increases Susceptibility to COVID-19, Study Finds

04.27.2021 01:05 AM

A new study in human lung cells found a link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and susceptibility to COVID-19, suggesting implications for veterans who were exposed to it during wartime.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: Israel Investigates Link to Heart Inflammation

04.26.2021 01:29 AM

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Long Does Its Protection Last After Completing Doses?

04.26.2021 00:50 AM

Here is what researchers say about how long immunity will last after a COVID-19 vaccine. After more than a year of lockdowns and mask wear, more than 63 million people have been completely vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an important milestone toward ending the pandemic.

Air Currents NOT Social Distancing Puts People at Risk of COVID-19, 6-Feet Policy Useless?

04.25.2021 01:04 AM

MIT researchers debunked policies by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing, as such won't pose as much a threat for COVID-19 transmission as air currents indoors.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Recommends Resumption of Use After Investigating Rare Blood Clotting Incidents

04.23.2021 23:57 PM

The CDC has recommended resumption of the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after the stoppage of immunizations to investigate reports of rare blood clots.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: People Report Unusual Menstrual Periods After Injection

04.23.2021 03:15 AM

Some people recently reported a COVID-19 vaccine side effect after their injection. Specifically, they said they've had heavier menstrual cycles and more cramping.

Mask Guidance: Do We Need to Wear One Outdoors? CDC Considers Revising Its Regulation

04.22.2021 21:44 PM

The CDC said earlier it is considering revising its mask guidance. This comes along with the increasing call of some experts for the easing of mask restrictions for outdoor activities.

Safeguard Children’s Mental Wellbeing During Pandemic With These Four Tips

04.22.2021 21:23 PM

Here are four ways you can address your children's mental health needs during the pandemic. As restrictions continue with the continued surge of COVID-19 cases worldwide, it's important that we pay close attention to the mental health and wellbeing of not only ourselves but also the people we care about, especially our children.

Fake Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Discovered in Mexico, Poland: Criminals’ Latest Attempt to Exploit Global Vaccination Campaign

04.22.2021 02:40 AM

Drug manufacturer, Pfizer Inc. said it has discovered the first confirmed cases of fake versions of COVID-19 vaccines it developed with BioNTech SE in Mexico and Poland.

Bacteria in Sinks Result from Handwashing, Research Shows

04.21.2021 04:33 AM

Scientists recently found bacteria in sinks are the result of handwashing. Specifically, they discovered that this practice, that has shaped communities of microbes that stay and grow in domestic sinks' plumbing.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Open Opportunities to Build Equitable Health System Strategies

04.20.2021 09:36 AM

A paper has called on policymakers to act on the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, seeking fair access to needy populations, such as refugees and displaced communities.

COVID-19 Recovered Patients Deliberately Reinfected With Sars-Cov-2 To Test Their Immune Response

04.20.2021 05:16 AM

The University of Oxford has launched a study that reinfects recovered COVID-19 patients to test what kind of immune response they have to help design tests that predict a person's immunity.

Here's Why Wearing Mask Outdoors is Necessary to Avoid COVID-19

04.19.2021 22:34 PM

With experts believing that COVID-19 is mainly airborne, the essentiality of wearing a mask outdoors is now being explained.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine: How Does It Work?

04.19.2021 21:37 PM

The Novavax vaccine works like other COVID-19 vaccines by teaching the immune system to make antibodies to the coronavirus spike protein.

Georgia Aquarium Otters Tested Positive for COVID-19, Experiences Mild Respiratory Symptoms

04.18.2021 21:51 PM

The Atlanta-based Georgia Aquarium reported Sunday that otters under their care have tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus Mutations: What Are COVID-19 Variants' Implications? [EXPLAINER]

04.18.2021 00:16 AM

What's the concern about the new COVID-19 variants? Are they more contagious? Here's what you need to know about coronavirus mutations!

COVID-19 Transmission Linked to Triangular-Shaped Spikes Found on Virus

04.16.2021 21:51 PM

Scientists from Japan recently discovered that triangular-shaped spikes are making COVID-19 transmissions successful.