COVID-19 Vaccine: Should People With an Autoimmune Disease Get a Shot?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.13.2021 03:50 AM

Many people who decide to get a vaccine as protection from COVID-19 can now back their decision with data containing clinical trial, which has demonstrated vaccines' safety and effectiveness.

Is Wearing More Than One Mask Better in Preventing COVID-19?

01.13.2021 00:01 AM

Experts say two face masks may be better than one if you're doubling up on single-layer cloth masks.

Researchers Investigate Link Between COVID-19 Severity and Gut Bacteria

01.12.2021 02:50 AM

First-of-its-kind research recently examined the link between the severity of COVID-19 and the gut microbiome.

76% of Patients Report COVID-19 Symptoms Still Persist Six Months After Infection

01.12.2021 00:28 AM

People hospitalized because of COVID-19 still experience at least one of the symptoms even after six months from contracting the virus.

Gorillas in San Diego Zoo Test Positive for COVID-19

01.11.2021 22:29 PM

With reported COVID-19 infection, gorillas at the San Diego Zoo became the world's first non-human primates infected by the virus.

COVID-19 Vaccine's Second Dose May Cause Side Effects

01.10.2021 23:11 PM

The health care workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine are having their second doses. The vaccine's second dose is more likely to cause side effects.

New COVID-19 Mutations: Here's What We Know About the Strain So Far

01.09.2021 21:46 PM

An additional mutation in the coronavirus spike protein may help it elude the detection of antibodies. Scientists are researching more about the British and African COVID-19 strain.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

01.09.2021 01:10 AM

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.

COVID-19's Severe Damage to Brain Tissues Found Through Studying Autopsies

01.08.2021 05:50 AM

In this report, the researchers performed an in-depth analysis of brain tissue samples from 19 patients who died between March and July 2020 after undergoing Covid-19.

Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Highly Unlikely

01.08.2021 02:03 AM

Only a few individuals had extreme allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, rendering it an unusual result, experts said.

COVID-19 Can Cause Terrible Damage To The Brain, Autopsies Reveal

01.07.2021 22:50 PM

COVID-19 is persistently infecting more people, and scientists are getting a closer look at autopsies' revelation of the "strange and frightening damage" the disease can inflict on human bodies.

US Still Far From Herd Immunity vs. COVID-19, Experts Say

01.07.2021 12:00 PM

Experts say that the United States still has a long way to go before COVID-19 reaches its natural end. Here's why herd immunity is important.

COVID-19 Vaccine Potentially Ineffective Against New South African Variant

01.07.2021 06:00 AM

A South African COVID-19 vaccine is more of a risk than the mutation found in the U.K., Britain’s health minister says.

COVID-19 Mutation Has Caused the Pandemic to Become Unpredictable

01.06.2021 12:00 PM

Experts warn that viral mutations may cause another ‘very, very bad’ COVID-19 wave. (Photo : Leon Neal/Getty Images) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 08: The documentation and instructions from a COVID-19 self-administered test kit provided by the Department of Health and Social Care are seen on May 08, 2020 in London, England.

Use of COVID-19 Vaccine Developed in India Alarms Scientists for Lack of Trials

01.06.2021 09:00 AM

Experts clarified why Covaxin has been given the nod for restricted emergency use. They advise against Covaxin, saying that there is no proof of its efficacy.

COVID-19 South African Variant May Not Be as Vulnerable To Vaccines, Experts Say

01.06.2021 08:30 AM

Experts are worried that the available COVID-19 vaccines may not be as effective on the South African variant as other strains.

People With Sadistic Traits Derive Pleasure From the Pandemic

01.06.2021 05:00 AM

The COVID-19 indeed affected people differently, depending on their type of personality, a new study suggests.

South African Scientists Strive to Understand New COVID-19 Variant

01.05.2021 12:14 PM

Scientists in South Africa are trying to further understand the new COVID-19 mutation with extensive laboratory tests.

Alcohol Reduces Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

01.05.2021 09:30 AM

Experts warned people to avoid drinking alcohol when taking a jab of the COVID-19 vaccine as it could reduce the body's immune response to it.

COVID-19 Mutation Not More Fatal But Can Contribute to Rising Number of Deaths

01.04.2021 17:00 PM

B.1.1.7, the new COVID-19 strain's mutation, might not be more fatal but it is "believed to be responsible" for the increasing number of cases.

How the Oxford-AstaZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine is Deployed in England

01.04.2021 07:00 AM

The biggest vaccination program in the history of the United Kingdom is getting a major boost today, with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine's initial use.