Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home.But that convenience comes with a catch: The pills have to...

France on Tuesday reported a record high of 179,807 new confirmed coronavirus cases in 24 hours, one of the highest one-day tallies worldwide.It is also...

Covid-19 guidelines for hosting indoor and outdoor social events have been enhanced, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee said on Sunday.The new guidelines...

In the fight against the coronavirus, one key component of the human immune system has hogged the limelight: antibodies.These Y-shaped proteins have made top news...

Laos has announced plans to partially re-open its borders to foreign visitors in the new year.The South-East Asian country has been closed to international arrivals...

The Covid-19 Omicron variant is “raging around the world,” the White House’s top medical adviser said on Sunday as US President Joe Biden prepares to...

Doctors say many people who have become ill during South Africa’s rapid increase in Covid-19 cases have mostly mild symptoms.Most new cases in the country...

Stricter Covid-19 testing rules for air travellers entering the US are being worked on amid concerns about a new Omicron variant, the Centres for Disease...

The world must study the wreckage of COVID-19 and say "never again" by striking a pandemic preparedness treaty, the WHO said Monday as countries gathered...

"We are concerned that there seem to have been attempts to stigmatise the country where it was detected," Health Minister Edwin Dikoloti, said on Sunday.The...

An anti-COVID pill developed by Merck has proved effective in treating the disease, the US Food and Drug Administration said Friday in a much-awaited preliminary...

Omicron, the new coronavirus variant detected in southern Africa, has sparked another round of concern that more transmissible and deadly forms of the pathogen may...

COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission of the dominant Delta variant by about 40 per cent, the WHO said on Wednesday (Nov 24), warning that people were...

French health authorities reported 5,266 daily new Covid-19 infections on Monday, pushing the seven-day moving average of new cases to an almost three-month high.The average,...

The UAE recorded 63 Covid-19 cases on Sunday as no deaths were reported for the sixth day in a row.The latest cases brought the country's...

The World Health Organisation said on Saturday it was "very worried" Europe's Covid surge could lead to 500,000 more deaths if immediate action is not...

Governments have been making Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers and other high-risk groups, prompted by a sharp rise in infections caused by the Delta...

Before her daughter’s birth, she spent weeks in bed. Another difficult pregnancy would be worse as she tried to care for her toddler.Faced with that...

U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer on Tuesday asked regulators to authorize its COVID pill after it was shown to cut hospitalization or death by nearly 90...

U.S. scientists have developed a new form of drug that promotes the regeneration of cells and reversed paralysis in mice with spinal injuries, allowing them...

Jordanian health authorities said on Sunday that all adults who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus for six months are now eligible for a booster...

European countries have crossed the danger threshold for a new wave of Covid-19 infections in Europe, forcing the Netherlands to impose a partial lockdown and...

Germany’s national disease control centre reported a record high number of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as one of the country’s top virologists said that...

Pfizer asked US regulators on Tuesday to approve booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern...

Cervical cancer cases plummeted among British women who received a vaccination against the human papillomavirus, according to a new study.In comparing cervical cancer and pre-cancer...

The British government has warned of Christmas Covid-19 restrictions as it urges people to have booster shots amid waning resistance.Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the...

Efforts to combat Covid-19 have taken another step forward with the UK’s recent announcement that it has approved the first pill to treat people with...

The makers of an antiviral pill for Covid-19 have said they stopped a trial after the drug was shown to cut by 89 per cent...

Millions of years of life were cut and life expectancies shortened around the world by the Covid-19 pandemic last year, a study shows.By comparing the...

People aged 15 to 18 years old can now register for a Covid-19 jab in Egypt.Teenagers born in 2006 or later were able to register...

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has tested positive for coronavirus.The country's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Mr Amirabdollahian is doing well and will be...

Last month, Naturally Boulder—a nonprofit that promotes and supports Colorado’s natural and organic product industry—hosted its 17th annual autumn pitch slam and innovation showcase. There,...

The UAE has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children aged between 5 and 11 on an emergency basis.Authorities said clinical studies showed the vaccine...

A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a study hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to...

Barring an unforeseen breakthrough, US intelligence agencies will not be able to conclude whether Covid-19 spread through animal-to-human transmission or was leaked from a lab,...

The UAE has been ranked third in the world in a league table looking at how well countries are controlling the coronavirus while at the...

There is “scant evidence” that the world is learning the right lessons from the pandemic – meaning humanity remains vulnerable to a future disease outbreak,...

China on Monday imposed a lockdown in a northern county and travel restrictions in other areas amid a Covid-19 outbreak that has spread to 11...

Scientists say the smaller proportion of elderly people in the Gulf may be the key factor limiting coronavirus fatality numbers in the region.A new study...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized using a so-called "mix and match" strategy for people who require a booster shot of a...

India has administered one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine, a key milestone in an inoculation campaign that still faces significant challenges.The nation hit the landmark...

Abu Dhabi schools with the best vaccination rates will be able to end physical distancing rules and allow pupils to go outside without wearing masks...

Amonth-long food extravaganza is currently under way in the UAE, and there’s plenty to relish.Dining & Nightlife Middle East have partnered with Emirates NBD and...

The UK government is mulling stopping free self-administered Covid-19 tests in an attempt to save money.In a mooted overhaul of its coronavirus testing regime, free...

Scientists battling Covid-19 have technological tools that were not available during previous pandemics – and among the most significant is artificial intelligence.This has been used,...

Johnson & Johnson asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorise a second dose of its Covid-19 vaccine for adults after a study showed...

Severe depression can be treated using pacemaker-style device for the brain, a study has found.The surgical implant alleviates suicidal thoughts, scientists said.They successfully treated a...

Amid the uncertainty of waste handling during the pandemic, researchers offer a solution by designing a specific waste management system. Face masks and gloves have...

Businesses that have announced vaccine mandates say some workers who had been on the fence have since gotten inoculated against COVID-19. But many holdouts remain...

The US surpassed 700,000 known fatalities to Covid-19 on Friday evening, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, even as vaccines are widely available...

People who catch influenza could have prolonged symptoms that are similar to those in some patients with long Covid, a study suggests.But lasting symptoms occur...

Some people have a version of a gene which could restrain Sars-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, a study has indicated.The findings offer an explanation...

An Ajman vaccination centre reports a surge in Emiratis being immunised as the public answer a rallying cry from authorities to support the fight against...

Booster roll-out in US under way Los Angeles County began making booster doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine available to eligible population groups on Friday following...

The UK may suffer 10,000 additional deaths from cancer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, research has suggested.The study, published by University College London,...

Vasectomies remain unpopular and difficult to access in Indonesia.“‘What if something happens to one of your kids? If that’s the case, you could still have...

The rise of coronavirus variants has highlighted the huge influence evolutionary biology has on daily life. But how mutations, random chance and natural selection produce...

Sinovac will supply Singapore with another 101,000 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, the company said on Wednesday (Sep 15). "From Sep 24, the vaccines will be...

Should a third dose of COVID vaccine be recommended for the general population?Some say it's vital to boosting immunity as the Delta variant spreads, while...

As an intensive care physician in Southern California who endured the onslaught of COVID-19 in 2020, it has been deeply disheartening to experience chillingly familiar...

When Kishwar Chowdhury served smoked rice water for the grand finale of the 13th episode of MasterChef Australia, she created a lot of buzz among...

Fortunately for consumers choosing to dine in at home, delicious French food remains an option. The casual French food and natural wine shop ura ebis,...

Vietnam's coronavirus epicentre Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to emerge from a strict lockdown and resume economic activities from Sept. 15, shifting from its...

YouTube said Wednesday it has removed more than one million videos with "dangerous coronavirus misinformation" since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.The statement by the...

As the Delta variant continues its global surge, experts are questioning whether the long-held goal of achieving herd immunity from Covid-19 through vaccination is still...

“Excess” deaths in England and Wales have reached their highest level since February, official figures show.The Office for National Statistics calculated “excess” deaths – the...

“People called me sapu lidi [broomstick]."Theo Sugandhi, a fitness trainer, recalls his days of being an underweight teenager teased by his friends.The name-calling resulted in...

The effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 declines faster than that of the AstraZeneca jab, according to a new study published on Thursday."Two doses...

Kenya will extend a night curfew and other restrictions to counter an exponential rise in Covid-19 cases, the government said Wednesday. The East African country has...

About 7.69 million people worldwide, including some 200,000 in Japan, died in 2019 from a variety of smoking-related diseases, an estimate by an international team...

Only 26 people in New Zealand have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began, after the nation of 5 million managed to completely stamp...

It's a typical Berlin scene: a long line of sharply dressed people waiting round the corner to get into a club.The thud of music from...

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is around 83 per cent effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus, lower than previously thought, Health Minister Mikhail...

Nutrition research increases our understanding of health and guides the development of public health policies and recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However,...

Microsoft on Thursday joined the ranks of tech companies requiring returning workers to be vaccinated, as Amazon delayed its plan to reopen offices until next...

Lyme disease has become an insidious epidemic in the United States. Caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick, it can lead...

This April, I was feeling good. I’d figured out the public pool’s lane-reservation system and swam several times a week. I couldn’t wait to write...

France's pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, which has lagged behind rivals in developing new generation mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, on Tuesday said it has purchased a US firm...

Hundreds of anti-lockdown demonstrators defied a court-ordered protest ban on Sunday and gathered illegally in the streets of Berlin, resulting in scuffles with police.Police said...

A new study by the US health protection agency showed Friday that around three-quarters of the individuals infected with the novel coronavirus after attending large...

France said on Thursday it failed to understand why it was exempt from a new rule allowing fully-vaccinated European Union citizens to enter England without...

U.S. regulators have added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said...

Antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" -- which the World Health Organization calls one of the top global threats to public health -- usually conjure images of hospital settings.But...

There are many tips circulating the internet on how to lose belly fat. From aerobic exercise in one’s daily routine and reducing refined carbs to...

A half-dozen Mason jars line the top shelf of Toni Dash’s pantry. Some are filled with clear liquid tinted almost imperceptibly. Others, like the jar...

U.S. biotech firm Moderna says it has dosed its first participants in a human study of an mRNA vaccine that targets multiple strains of influenza.The...

Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically...

Arthritis drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab reduce the risk of death and the need for ventilators among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to an analysis of nearly...

Scents of sage, lavender and cornflowers rise from the meadows of Albania, which has seen soaring overseas demand for medicinal herbs since the coronavirus pandemic. In...

The latest alarming coronavirus variant is exploiting low global vaccination rates and a rush to ease pandemic restrictions, adding new urgency to the drive to...

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that...

Eli Lilly is almost prepared to take another shot at getting approval for a possible Alzheimer's drug.The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit...

Between 1960 and 2015, average life span at birth increased by ten years in america, from 70 to 79 years, and is expected to rise...

A panel of professionals convened by the very best US health agency will hold a gathering Wednesday to examine data surrounding more than 300 confirmed...

A recent study finds that conservative people who are bored were more likely to disobey early COVID-19 physical distancing rules.The researchers consider boredom to become...

Almost a fifth of COVID patients without symptoms continued to experience conditions regular with long COVID per month after their initial diagnosis, according to a...

A little clinical trial suggests stem cells from umbilical cords can reduce the mortality rate of COVID-19 patients on ventilators.The cells may help calm the...

Jennifer Bergin had been obese and pre-diabetic prior to the pandemic, and learning she also had high blood pressure made her worry about how exactly...

The main coronavirus vaccination centre in the Japanese capital of Tokyo will get started booking shots for people under 65 from Saturday, media reported on...

Practice classes involving practice bouts interspersed with breaks improve electric motor skill learning better than continuous sessions.A fresh study used mind scans to research how...

According to a fresh evaluation by the Centers designed for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reduce an infection risk simply by 91%...

A 2-year study of transgender or gender minority (GM) adolescents, who have a different gender identity than the one these were designated at birth, shows...

In a new thoughts and opinions piece, two scientists construct the failures in vaccine planning and deployment which have led to the devastating second wave...

Kidney specialists have long observed that individuals with CKD commonly experienceTrusted Source depression.Until now, though, researchers had not explored whether depression could increase the risk...

Maria George first experienced angina at age 42 years. The soreness in her chest and between her neck became so strong that she finished up...

In a new examine, a team of experts demonstrated that DNA vaccines work against COVID-19 in mice and hamsters.The study, which appears in the journal...

“If you gave me your shoe, I could tell you with about 90% accuracy the town in the world that you came,” says Christopher Mason,...

The World Health Business (WHO) reports that around 50 millionTrusted Source persons globally have dementia.Alzheimer’s disease, which can be an irreversible, progressive neurological state that...

Previous research has suggested that music on the whole might be able to improve the quality of life of more aged adults with dementia.A new...

The U.S. offers experienced a reduction in CVD-related death rates over the past 40 years. However, scientists from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern INFIRMARY...

Ladies in their early 40s with mild hypertension, elevated blood circulation pressure, may be doubly likely as those with normal bloodstream pressure to have a...

The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, BBIBP-CorV, that your Beijing Bio-Institute of Biological Products (BBIBP) developed, may be the first Chinese COVID-19 vaccine that the World Health...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in america.The incidence of EO-CRC, which identifies when persons under 50 years develop the...

For decades, the causes of obesity - and the simplest way to lose excess weight - have been the main topic of fierce debate among...

The city of microorganisms that lives in the human gut, referred to as the gut microbiome, provides a variety of “services” to its hosts.Most of...

There were numerous investigations into a possible role for vitamin D in preventing both SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 complications.These research have drawn conflicting conclusions. Now,...

The world is greater than a year in to the COVID-19 pandemic, so many persons have been living with lockdown restrictions, quarantine periods, and physical...

The Johnson & Johnson, or Janssen, COVID-19 vaccine is a single-dose vaccine to avoid COVID-19. This Snapshot feature addresses potential side effects and the controversies...

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?Experts don't know yet because they're still studying vaccinated people to see when protection might wear off. How...

Among COVID patients, a lack of exercise is associated with more severe symptoms and an increased threat of death, according to a report covering practically...

A recently available study developed a method to incorporate data from lung cancer screening with artificial intelligence (AI) to greatly help predict the risk of...

Dementia is a condition that impacts memory, cognitive and behavioral function, and everyday living, generally in older adults.Currently, there are limited treatment plans for dementia,...

A large number of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine -- this time around, shots tweaked to protect...

For decades, a deadly kind of childhood cancer has eluded science’s best tools. Now doctors have made progress with an unusual treatment: Dripping millions of...

A highly contagious variant of COVID-19 first recognized in Britain does not cause more serious disease in hospitalised individuals, according to a fresh research published...

After enduring 40-knot winds and freezing sea spray, jostled healthcare service providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine islands in the North Atlantic later...

It has been a year because the start of COVID-19 pandemic, which includes claimed an incredible number of lives and changed the ways that each...

I walked out from the hospital in March 17, 2020, having merely given birth to my beautiful child the day before.My husband and I rounded...

In a full time income systematic analyze and meta-analysis in The BMJ, scientists from the uk, along with international collaborators, continue steadily to collate and...

As the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to evolve, we check out what vaccine designers are doing to make sure their vaccines do the job against emerging...

There keeps growing evidence that vaccination courses are already protecting one of the most vulnerable people from COVID-19, reducing the amount of severe infections and...

A large proportion of folks with COVID-19, particularly serious COVID-19, develop acute kidney injury (AKI). In this feature, we review the prevailing research on the...

The primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremor, stiffness, slowness of movement, and impaired balance and coordination.The disease may also cause difficulty swallowing, chewing, and...

Most of us have heard of “superfoods,” foods as a result highly nutritious that they might seem almost miraculous. Yet what's truth and what fiction...

Global players are gathering online from Monday to brainstorm methods to rapidly boost vaccine production and fight a still-virulent coronavirus that has hobbled the world...

Some 40 million persons living in america take statins in reducing their cholesterol levels and threat of heart disease.But statins may also have a solid...

Communal media sites are platforms for folks to share ideas and stay linked with families and pros. However, they can even be a haven for...

While the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing obesity epidemic takes at least 2.8 million lives every year. The Centers for Disease Control...

In a new study, researchers found evidence of a connection between GERD and cancers of the larynx and esophagus. The study, which looks in the...

Willingness to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine is increasing when compared with this past year, a study of half a dozen industrialized countries published on Monday...

Repeated exposure to socioeconomic adversity, political marginalization, racism, and perpetual discrimination could harm health. In this Specialized Characteristic, we explore this unsafe effect, which is...

The community of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that produce their house in the individual intestines is called the gut microbiota.Scientists understand that gut bacteria...

Have you ever believed about how you think? Not what you think, but how you imagine? I often do, ever since realizing that I possess...

As new, even more transmissible variants of the coronavirus spread, experts say it is time to consider by using a medical-grade respirator, or sporting a...

Researchers from the Scripps Study Institute in NORTH PARK, CA, have published a good commentary arguing that governments should invest in new vaccine technology to...

History has a habit of erasing women’s contribution to science - from NASA’s ‘hidden statistics’ and the women who propelled males into space to the...

For years and years, scholars and writers have speculated about the likelihood of a connection between lunar cycles and menses. And in 2021, it appears...

A lot more than 2.3 million people have passed away from COVID-19 because the start of pandemic.However the ability of healthcare experts to save lots...

Through centuries of evolution, the human body and its encircling environments have adapted to boost health insurance and promote longevity. For instance, the increasing focus...

A report finds that Parkinson’s disease is connected with alterations in the composition of the gut microbiome.In Parkinson’s disease, the gut bacteria’s capability to breakdown...