Bats in Longmont Test Positive for Rabies, Pet Owners Should Have Up to Date Vaccination: Boulder County Public Health Officials

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.17.2022 00:26 AM

Boulder County Public Health officials urge pet owners to have up-to-date vaccination as bats in Longmont have tested positive for rabies. Read the article to learn more.

Organic Strawberries: Is There a Link Between These Fruits and Possible Outbreak of Hepatitis A in the US, Canada? FDA, CDC Investigate

05.30.2022 08:30 AM

In a statement, the FDA said it is investigating a link between the Hepatitis A outbreak and organic strawberries in the US and Canada. Read to know more.

Fight Against COVID-19: New Approach Involving Red Blood Cells, A Potential New Vehicle for Vaccine Delivery

03.14.2022 09:30 AM

Researchers developed a new approach in the fight against COVID-19. Find out how reengineering red blood cells may help in the delivery of vaccines.

Smallpox Vaccine Against COVID-19 Possible? Are We Seeing the End of Pandemic?

03.05.2022 23:54 PM

Smallpox vaccine has seen potential against COVID-19. Find out what expert says about the possibility of the end of the booster shot and eventually the pandemic.

COVID-19 Variants Spread Fast Due to the Virus' Ability to Temporarily Fast-track ‘Evolutional Pace’, New Study Claims

02.25.2022 02:23 AM

A new study found out the unique ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that enables it to spread and evolve rapidly. Read on to know the details.

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy May Protect Infants Due to Antibodies Produced at Prenatal Period

02.08.2022 03:57 AM

Recent research from Massachusetts General Hospital showed vaccination for women during pregnancy led to more lasting levels of antibodies in infants, when compared to infants born to unvaccinated mothers infected with COVID-19.

Heart Transplant Denied to 31-Year-Old Patient Who Refused to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

01.27.2022 05:14 AM

A hospital in Boston was recently reported to deny a new heart transplant after the patient refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and now, the health care facility is defending itself for such an action.

Can We Grow a Vaccine? Researchers Reveal Possibility of Vaccination Through Spinach, Lettuce

01.03.2022 22:30 PM

If new project scientists are currently working on succeeds, plant-based mRNA vaccines, which can be eaten, may be able to overcome such a barrier by being able to be kept or stored at room temperature.

First ‘Flurona’ Virus Case Detected in Israel: 2-in-1 Coronavirus and Flu Infection Occurs in Pregnant Woman; Country Initiates Booster Jab for Protection

01.01.2022 23:53 PM

A double infection called "flurona" was first detected in a woman this week at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva, different news media said recently.

3 Tips to Stay Positive When Spending Christmas Day and Holiday Season Alone Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

12.23.2021 20:29 PM

According to Behavioral Psychologist Jo Hemmings, there are several ways to stay positive even when Christmas and holiday seasons are spent alone. Here are three of them.

Vaccines Save Lives: Unvaccinated People Make Up 90% of Severe COVID-19 Cases in ICU

12.22.2021 01:37 AM

Vaccines have saved many lives since it was released to the public as it prevents severe COVID-19 and hospitalizations. Most cases in ICU now are unvaccinated people who initially refuse the jab and now begs to get vaccinated while in hospital.

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Experts Encourage the Public To Uphold Safety Measures to Lessen Health Risk

11.22.2021 22:24 PM

For the first time in almost two years, in this year's Thanksgiving celebration, millions of Americans will be traveling and surely, everyone is excited after the cancellation of a large number of festivities last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Children: 5-11-Year-Old Kids Can Now Get Their Shot; What Do Parents Need to Know?

11.08.2021 23:53 PM

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer for kids aged five to 11 years old, the moment most parents have been looking forward to.

Needle-Free Vaccine: Single-dose Skin Patch To Convince Children To Get Vaccinated

11.01.2021 04:34 AM

A new study in mouse testing needle-free vaccine showed promising results, a response to researchers' doubling down on initiatives to create effective vaccines sans the needle, a development that could transform medicine.

Moderna, Johnson & Johnsons to Offer Booster Shots; What Should We Know About These COVID-19 Vaccines?

10.20.2021 04:27 AM

An advisory to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted last week, authorization of a booster jab, a third dose that is, of mRNA vaccine of Moderna, and second for Johnson & Johnson's.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

10.12.2021 00:01 AM

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

10.07.2021 22:56 PM

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Symptons and Complications:When Is a Patient Most Infectious? How Fatal Is It?

09.30.2021 04:38 AM

The Delta Variant was recognized as the COVID-19 variant of concern in May this year and it has been proven difficult to control in unvaccinated populations.

FDA Says COVID-19 Vaccine Now Only Limited For Older Groups, People At High Risk

09.18.2021 03:17 AM

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested boosters of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older, and those who are high risk.

What Are Booster Shots? US FDA Set to Discuss Pfizer's Application for a COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

09.13.2021 05:47 AM

Pfizer and Moderna were given authorization last month to give booster shots for those immunocompromised individuals, but the US health regulators are also now planning to approve a COVID-19 third dose for everyone given the high breakthrough cases.

COVID-19 Variant: Health Experts Tell Us Why We Should Not Panic About the New C.1.2 Strain

09.02.2021 03:59 AM

Researchers in South Africa recently detected a new COVID-19 variant and according to reports, it is not just one virus but an assembly of genetically similar viruses identified as C.1.2.