New COVID-19 Variant 'Mu' Can Trespass Immunity Provided by Vaccines, According to WHO Report

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.02.2021 23:01 PM

The latest weekly report by WHO states that the new COVID-19 mu variant can evade the immunity procided by the vaccines.

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.

Delta Variant Patients Have 300 Times Viral Load Compared to Original Strain, Will Vaccines Help Protect People?

08.25.2021 06:28 AM

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency health officials said that people infected with the delta variant have 300 times viral load than the original strain. The Koren scientists are now advising to get tested as soon as they experience symptoms.

Ivermectin Drug for Cows, Horses Not Suitable for Humans to Treat COVID-19; Human Ingestion May Cause Health Risks

08.24.2021 01:45 AM

Mississippi health officials report an increase in poison control calls after people have been ingesting ivermectin drugs for cows and horses despite FDA warnings that it is not effective and safe.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Evolution: Fast Transmission, Mutation, Management Strategies Explained in Evolutionary Theory

08.22.2021 23:45 PM

An evolutionary theory predicts what will happen later, that pertains to the COVID-19 variant evolution. The variant is explained to be transmitted faster than the original Wuhan strain.

Both Unvaccinated and Fully Vaccinated People Infected With COVID-19 Delta Variant Carry Similar Viral Load

08.20.2021 02:06 AM

A study from researchers of the University of Oxford found that fully vaccinated people suffering from breakthrough COVID-19 delta variant carry a similar amount of viral load as those infected unvaccinated individuals.

German Anti-Vaxxer Nurse Allegedly Injects 8,600 Fake Jabs; Saline Solution Not Harmful but Has Side Effects

08.14.2021 01:50 AM

Authorities are urging thousands of people to get another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine after a Red Cross anti-vaxxer nurse allegedly injected saline solution on 8,600 people.

Vaccine Hesitancy: How To Address This as It Threatens Efforts To Stop the Pandemic

08.10.2021 00:44 AM

Despite the proven efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, many are still hesitant to get vaccinated. Experts fear that vaccine hesitancy could threaten efforts to stop the pandemic

CLAIM: Vaccines Cause COVID-19 Delta Variants, But Report Shows ‘Space-Time Continuum’ As One Major Flaw

08.08.2021 10:40 AM

Claims have been posted on social media that vaccines cause COVID-19 Delta variants to spread fast and infect millions globally. However, a report presents the space-time continuum as one major flaw.

BioNTech More Effective Than Sinovac, Study Shows It Has 10 Times More Antibodies

07.16.2021 07:01 AM

Research recently showed those who have received the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have 10 times more antibodies compared to those who were given Sinovac.

WHO Recommends to Wear Mask Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status

06.29.2021 02:57 AM

Los Angeles health officials yesterday recommended everyone, whether they are vaccinated or not, practice indoor mask-wearing because of the increased spread of the highly communicable Delta variant.

COVID-19 Patients Seven Times More Likely to Get Bell's Palsy Than Those Who Get the Vaccine

06.25.2021 06:17 AM

Two vaccine trials reveal that Bell's palsy is more common in COVID-19 patients than vaccinated people. But suggest that it is still a rare side-effect of the infection.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine: Study Shows Efficacy of Single Dose in Reducing Symptom Duration

06.23.2021 01:56 AM

Research recently showed the efficacy of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, even just a single dose, in the reduction of symptom duration.

WHO Announced the End of the Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea that Claimed 12 Lives

06.21.2021 07:08 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declares the end of the second Ebola outbreak in Guinea, which emerged in mid-February and claimed 12 lives.

COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC Looking Into Reports of Heart Problems Among Young Recipients

05.23.2021 22:38 PM

A small number of teenagers and young adults who received their COVId-19 vaccines reported experiencing heart inflammation, and CDC has responded that it will conduct further investigation on the rare condition.

Immunity to COVID-19 May Be Boosted by Measles, Tuberculosis, Polio Vaccines

05.19.2021 00:20 AM

A recent analysis showed LAVs or live-attenuated vaccines like those injected for measles, tuberculosis and polio may be potential for immunity to COVID-19.

Ebola Virus Vaccine: New Nanoparticle-Based Shot Show Promising Results in Rabbits, Mice

05.14.2021 07:36 AM

Researchers recently developed an Ebola virus vaccine that has shown promise in rabbits and mice. Specifically, what the scientists developed is a new nanoparticle-based shot for protection against the virus.

FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Teens Ages 12-15 Years Old

05.10.2021 21:08 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the emergency use authorization or EUA of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include young individuals ages 12 to 15 years old.

Severe COVID-19: How Does Bodyweight Contribute to Risk of Contracting the Virus?

04.30.2021 06:40 AM

New research recently found that people who are considered to be in the upper portions of the 'healthy' body mass index or BMI range are at higher risk of contracting severe COVID-19.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and Blood Clotting Explained in New Research

04.11.2021 22:29 PM

A new study recently showed that what worried many people four weeks ago is now widely accepted: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can, in rare conditions, lead to a disorder characterized by dangerous blood clots.

COVID-19 Vaccine for 12-to-15-Year-Olds: Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval

04.09.2021 23:10 PM

Pfizer has asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine to expand its use in individuals aged 12 to 15 in the United States.