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WHO urges China to share more data on Covid-19 infectionsThe World Health Organisation has urged China to share real-time data about a surge in Covid-19 cases so other countries can respond accordingly.Covid-19 infections have...Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher have never met in person, but they share a prominent pandemic bond.Plagued by eerily...FDA recalls blood pressure medication over cancer risksLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling four lots of its blood pressure medication, Quinapril Tablets, because of an impurity known as nitrosamine being found in recent...Covid-19 pill speeds recovery but does not reduce deaths, study findsA pill for treating Covid-19 speeds up recovery but does not reduce hospitalisation or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk from the virus, according...Avoid grandparents if you have cough or cold, say UK health officialsHealth officials have warned Britons to avoid celebrating Christmas with grandparents if they have a cough or cold, after a “dramatic” surge in winter viruses.They...FDA approves new monoclonal antibody for hospitalized COVID-19 patientsThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved a monoclonal antibody from Roche to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized adult patients, the company announced.The drug,...Increasing Equitable Choices for Women in HealthcareThe less-than-desirable statistics on U.S. women entering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are well-documented. According to the American Association of University Women, many...Police seize on COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillanceMajd Ramlawi was serving coffee in Jerusalem’s Old City when a chilling text message appeared on his phone.“You have been spotted as having participated in...Three years into COVID, are we ready for the next pandemic?Three years after the first COVID case was identified in China, preparations to stave off the next pandemic are starting to ramp up but far...Child Strep A deaths in the UK rise to 19 as government admits penicillin shortageNew figures show at least 19 children have died across the UK from invasive streptococcal A disease.The updated tally comes as the British government acknowledged...Guinness alert: This is the longest leek vegetable in the worldCan you believe that the longest leek vegetable in the world measures a whooping 143.2 cm (4 ft 8.3 in)? The leek grown by a...Study explains surprise surge in methane during pandemic lockdownA mysterious surge in planet-heating atmospheric methane in 2020 despite COVID lockdowns that reduced many human-caused sources can be explained by a greater release from...Pet-friendly Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club opens with waterfront vistasDubai’s newest hotel has opened at the former site of the city's much-loved low-rise yacht club.Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club is now welcoming overnight...Early results for melanoma relapse vax promisingRIP to Mike Leach, a pioneering college football coach who died Monday evening following complications from a heart condition. Today in health, lawmakers told Pfizer’s CEO...Health Care — Court won’t block California flavored tobacco banWe feel for the retail workers this time of year. All they want for Christmas is NOT to hear Mariah Carey’s ubiquitous holiday anthem. Today in...Can you be overweight and still be fit? Just watch your cholesterolI was sitting in the courtyard of a Sobo building, for morning chai with my group of runner friends, when the topic veered around to...CDC expands use of updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 monthsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday signed off on the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months through...Warmer noses are better at fighting colds: studyChilly weather and common respiratory infections often go hand in hand.Reasons for this include people gather inside more in winter, and viruses survive better in...How many people might die, and why, as China loosens COVID restrictionsChina has started taking steps to ease its zero-COVID policy, fueling a mix of relief and worry as the public waits to see the health...Pandemic treaty plans thrashed out at WHONegotiators are meeting in Geneva this week to thrash out a pandemic treaty aimed at ensuring the flaws that turned COVID-19 into a global crisis...Japanese firm develops world's first early screening test for pancreatic cancer, using wormsA Japanese biotech firm says it has developed the world's first early screening test for pancreatic cancer, using the powerful noses of tiny worms.Hirotsu Bio...Advocates warily eye legal challenge to abortion pillsReproductive rights advocates are on edge over a lawsuit to revoke the decades-old Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of mifepristone, which, if successful, would...Health Care — White House to unwind monkeypox emergencyNetizens are perhaps rightfully scratching their heads over a Pepsi ad featuring Lindsay Lohan in which the actress enjoys a glass of the soda with...New Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as landmark breakthroughA new drug which could halt the progression of Alzheimer's has been hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for treatment after it...Record number of children miss measles vaccine: global reportA record high of nearly 40 million children around the world missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021, according to a new report that found...Fauci: Americans shouldn’t feel we’re completely ‘done’ with COVIDAnthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Biden, said on Sunday that the U.S. is in a “much better” place in the pandemic compared...How one Ohio city is tackling the ‘uniquely American problem’ of medical debtAs lawmakers were being elected and constituents were voting on key ballot measures this month, one Ohio city council passed a measure with the potential...New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensariesNew York has issued its first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal — and lucrative — marketplace for recreational...How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?China has seen its first deaths from Covid-19 in six months, and thousands more people are catching the disease, despite the government's strict lockdown policy.The...Begin your day with this ‘winter morning drink’ for bloating, acidity, migraine, weight loss, and immunityWhile the nip in the air may feel comforting and give respite from hot and sultry weather, the onset of the winter season is also...Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: studyCannabis may do more harm to a smoker's lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published this week.Researchers from the University...Why does your botox shot go bad? Is it a safe procedure?Botox is very safe when done by a trained cosmetologist, is more than just a beauty treatment and has wider medical benefits, says Dr Sonali...Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shiftSkin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said this week in a major overhaul of policy that previously...Naturally born babies 'respond better to vaccinations'Babies have higher antibody levels after vital childhood vaccinations if they were "born naturally", compared to those delivered by Caesarean section, a report has found.The...Don’t uninstall that COVID-tracking app yet, warns Japanese governmentBack in June of 2020 the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application or COCOA for short. It was quickly discovered...Scientists look to grow 'mini livers' for patients with organ damageIt sounds like science fiction: people with end-stage liver disease are injected with cells from a donor liver and, in response, their body produces multiple...Why you shouldn’t go for HRT after menopause and save your heartWomen can and should maintain their blood vessels healthy after menopause through their own efforts, even though nature is no longer putting in an extra...China's COVID-19 infections reach peak since late AprilChina reported on Saturday (Nov 12) its largest tally of new COVID-19 infections since late April, a day after Beijing unveiled a spate of measures,...Exciting step forward in tackling untreatable high blood pressurePeople with untreatable high blood pressure may be closer to medicinal help after an “exciting” clinical trial, researchers said.The trial found test patients who took...Keeping of poultry in HDB flats not allowed due to public health reasons: Tan Kiat HowThe keeping of poultry in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats is not allowed due to public health reasons and to "manage disamenities", said Senior...Psychedelics show promise in treating depression: studyFor years, scientists have been looking ever more seriously at the therapeutic effect of psychedelics, which are not legal under U.S. federal law. However, despite...Vaping has similar impact on heart as cigarettes, study warnsVaping has a similar impact on cardiac health as regular cigarette smoking, a new study supported by the American Health Association has found.The research showed...Controversial monkey study reignites animal testing debateMother monkeys permanently separated from their newborns sometimes find comfort in plush toys: this recent finding from Harvard experiments has set off intense controversy among...Green tea and resveratrol reduce Alzheimer's plaques in lab testsAlzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and its incidence is expected to...How to control your panic button?In the moment, when you find yourself experiencing a heightened reaction, it’s best to take a step back and move out of that situation. Leaving...Cholera: killer of the poorCholera, which has made a comeback in Haiti three years after a devastating outbreak, is a highly contagious waterborne bacterial disease that can kill in...WHO reports increase in TB deaths during pandemicThe number of people who fell ill and died with tuberculosis increased during the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday.An estimated 10.6...Why sweet potato can be a perfect healthy snack for weight lossAlthough sweet potato is a root vegetable, when boiled and eaten with skin, it provides approximately 4 grams of fibre for every 100 grams. It...Genes link bipolar, schizophrenia, once thought unrelatedWhen Chastity Murry had her first psychotic break, she went into her bathroom and downed a whole bottle of pills, hoping to die. Her teenage...Doctor sees 'growing numbers' of gym-going steroid users with fertility problemsA surge in popularity for bodybuilding and forms of high-intensity interval training has led more young men to inject steroids, putting their fertility at risk,...Climate change may boost Arctic 'virus spillover' riskA warming climate could bring viruses in the Arctic into contact with new environments and hosts, increasing the risk of "viral spillover", according to new...Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smellA new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way they smell.The researchers found that...World's largest cruise ship 'Icon of the Seas' unveiled by Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean has unveiled details of the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas.With the largest water park at sea and the first...UK scientists given £2m to tackle global monkeypox outbreakA newly created research consortium has been given £2 million ($2.2m) to help tackle the global monkeypox outbreak.The consortium of 25 researchers from 12 institutions...Bivalent vaccines for 18-49 age group to come later in 2022, as Singapore secures more supplies: Ong Ye KungSingapore plans to invite people aged between 18 and 49 to take their COVID-19 bivalent vaccines later in the year as more supplies are secured,...Fentanyl overdose: US teens fastest growing group to dieTeen overdose deaths have never been higher in the US as young Americans are increasingly poisoned by the synthetic opiate fentanyl, even as fewer teens...US adults can now buy hearing aids over the counterAdults in the US can now purchase hearing aids straight off pharmacy shelves without needing a prescription, expanding access for those needing the equipment.Walgreens drug...Georgia 13th in nation for toxic chemicals dumped in waterwaysIndustrial facilities released more than 5 million pounds of toxic chemicals into Georgia’s waterways in 2020, putting Georgia in 13th place nationwide, according to a...Gates Foundation pledges $1.2bn to eradicate polioThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Sunday pledged to invest $1.2 billion towards wiping out polio, as health experts from around the world gathered...EU regulator recommends clearing Takeda's dengue vaccineThe European Medicines Agency on Friday recommended the authorization of a dengue vaccine made by the Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda that could provide a new tool...Why you should have the greens that FM Nirmala Sitharaman picked up in a Mylapore marketThe herbs and vegetables chosen by the Finance Minister come packed with several micro-nutrients and curative benefits, says Dr Manasa Lakshmi Penta, Clinical Dietician, GITAM...NHS ‘in danger of complete collapse’, says medical associationThe UK's National Health Service is “in danger of complete collapse”, with a poll revealing more than two in five of the most senior hospital...Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19. Not anymoreTelemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines.That complicates follow-up treatments for some cancer patients. It...New COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow startA new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over...UAE doctors highlight cultural and healthcare divide over C-section birthsDoctors have painted “a mixed picture” over attitudes to Caesarean section procedures in the UAE, claiming nationality and use of public or private health care...Cholera outbreaks surging worldwide, fatality rates rising: WHOCholera cases have surged this year, especially in places of poverty and conflict, with outbreaks reported in 26 countries and fatality rates rising sharply, a...Smiles all round at Dubai school as UAE's Covid mask rules are easedStaff and pupils have spoken of their joy as a long-standing mask mandate was lifted at schools across the Emirates on Wednesday.It was a sight...Taiwan to end COVID quarantine for arrivals from Oct 13Taiwan will end its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals from Oct 13 and welcome tourists back, the government said on Thursday, completing a major step...Harjot Kaur Bhamra: Bihar IAS officer mocks schoolgirl's sanitary pad requestA female civil servant's response to a schoolgirl's request for free sanitary pads has sparked backlash in India.The teenager made the request at a workshop...'Blood on your hands' if world steps back on tackling COVID now: WHO officialIf rich nations think the pandemic is over, they should help lower-income countries reach that point too, a senior World Health Organization official told Reuters.In...Here’s what you should (and not) eat for a healthy heartA dietitian said that you could reduce your risk of heart diseases "by making heart-smart choices at home, at the grocery, and at your favourite...Egypt acts to reduce 72% C-section birth rateEgypt’s Health Ministry is taking action to reduce the country’s high Caesarean section birth rate to protect the health of mothers and babies, while easing...Desi white corn vs yellow American counterpart: Find out which is healthierThere were many varieties of desi corn available in the market, in many different colours. But today, it is difficult to get our hands on...Diabetes and silent heart attacks: Understanding the linkIn the wake of deaths due to sudden heart attacks and cardiac arrests, experts call for increased awareness about heart health, especially for people with...Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggestsA large study suggests that artificial sweetener could be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, however experts urged caution about the findings.Sweeteners are...New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rolloutA booster dose of a new malaria vaccine maintains a high level of protection against the disease, researchers said Thursday, expressing hopes the cheap jab...Experts sound alarm as 'healthy’ sun-tan myths persist throughout EuropeDespite decades of awareness campaigns linking too much sun exposure to skin cancer and ageing, the perception that tans are both healthy and attractive remains...United Health Products Announces Equity Financing Agreement and Provides Corporate UpdateUnited Health Products, Inc. (OTCPK: UEEC), (UHP) today announced that it has entered into a common stock purchase agreement to sell up to $10 million...New York polio case stirs fear, vaccine pushWhen Brittany Strickland heard that the United States recorded its first polio case in almost a decade, she was "deathly scared" -- the 33-year-old wasn't...How to do a digital detox without unplugging completelyJ was a chirpy 14-year-old, a class topper who excelled in extra-curricular activities as well. He was the ideal example of a teen with healthy...The FDA’s Outdated Standards Make Shopping for Healthy Food More ConfusingAlmost every day, consumers shopping for the healthiest foods must deal with a dizzying array of constantly changing nutritional information. The latest such shift happened...Study says onion lowers blood sugar but then why are so many Indians diabetic still?Till we get details about the mechanism by which the onion extract brought about the blood glucose reduction, the desired amount of the effective nutrient...Richmond-Petersburg pharma initiative lands $52.9M in federal fundingThe White House announced Friday the Richmond-Petersburg region is set to receive $52.9 million in federal grant money to create a research and manufacturing hub...Robots could help assess children's mental health, study findsRobots can spot mental health issues in children better than their parents, a new study from the University of Cambridge suggests.A team of roboticists, computer...Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggestsA cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing.Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be...Scientists use stem cells to create synthetic mouse embryosScientists have created “synthetic” mouse embryos from stem cells without a dad's sperm or a mom's egg or womb.The lab-created embryos mirror a natural mouse...Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adultsPfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors,...Every new parent needs these affordable baby essentialsBabies are the best, aren't they? With their soft skin, infectious laugh and that amazing baby smell, who could resist them? As cute as they...Covid: UK first country to approve dual-strain vaccineThe UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant.Ministers say...Reckitt Benckiser, eyeing Pfizer OTC, carves out consumer health unit in reorganizationReckitt Benckiser, rumored to be eyeing a bid for Pfizer’s OTC unit, is making some big changes to its own consumer health operations. The company is...Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseasesClimate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought have worsened more than half of the hundreds of known infectious diseases in people, including malaria,...EU regulator begins review of Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine adapted to Covid variantsThe European Medicines Agency has started a rolling review of a Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine adapted to new variants.The bivalent shot is adapted to target two...Popular diabetes drug found to contain potential carcinogenAn impurity called nitrosamine was found in some samples of the drug, which has the chemical name of sitagliptin, the US Food and Drug Administration...Monkeypox outbreak may be peaking, UK saysBritish health authorities said on Friday that the monkeypox outbreak in the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed.The UK’s...'Living with COVID': Where the pandemic could go nextAs the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more...First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virusThe modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could...Why oxygen therapy could solve the long Covid puzzleOxygen therapy could be the latest solution provided by doctors to treat debilitating symptoms of long Covid, after research in Israel showed how it can...California governor declares monkeypox emergencyCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over monkeypox on Monday (Aug 1) in a move aimed at bolstering vaccination efforts to slow...Chicken supply in Malaysia has stabilised, surplus can be exported: Agriculture ministerAfter a period of chicken supply disruptions in Malaysia, the situation has stabilised after steps taken by the government, said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister...Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and SpainBrazil and Spain have reported their first monkeypox deaths.A 41-year-old man in Brazil became the first fatality from the virus outside Africa. Spain announced two...Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco productsHeated tobacco products have soared in popularity as a "smoke free" alternative to cigarettes in recent years, but a peer-reviewed report has suggested their emissions...New drugs for diabetes: Good for all or for a few?Gone are the days when we looked at blood sugar readings and HbA1C. Hence, among anti-diabetic drugs, those which can prevent and repair damage of...As COVID patent war rages on, pharma group seeks fairer future accessAn alliance of companies has pledged to ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatments for pandemics, as the friction around intellectual property rights for COVID-19...A COVID tale of two U.S. presidentsMore than two years into the pandemic, a second U.S. president has tested positive for COVID.But the calmer outlook surrounding Joe Biden's case contrasts with...A COVID tale of two U.S. presidentsMore than two years into the pandemic, a second U.S. president has tested positive for COVID.But the calmer outlook surrounding Joe Biden's case contrasts with...US identifies first cases of monkeypox in childrenCases of the viral disease monkeypox in the United States have been identified for the first time in children - a toddler in California and...Five dead from monkeypox as case numbers climb to 14,000 worldwideFive people have died from the monkeypox virus in Africa as more than 14,000 cases of the disease have been registered worldwide, World Health Organisation...National Plastic Surgery Day: Do silicone implants increase risk of breast cancer?Silicone breast implants are medical devices filled with silicone gel that is implanted under the breast tissue or muscle of the chest to either increase...Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need itAfter decades of work, the World Health Organization endorsed the first-ever malaria vaccine last year - a historic milestone that promised to drive back a...What is the Covid sub-variant Centaurus spreading across India and Europe?The Centaurus coronavirus sub-variant that is spreading fast in India and Europe could be more contagious than other strains and better at surpassing immunity afforded...New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyondThe quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious Omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in...For now, wary U.S. treads water with transformed COVID-19The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations.COVID-19 is still...COVID air war being lost, experts warn, urging mass ventilationThe world is still not using one of its most effective weapons against COVID -- properly ventilating public spaces -- more than two years into...UAE records 1,812 new Covid-19 cases and two deathsThe UAE announced 1,812 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, taking its overall tally of infections to 951,196.Another 1,930 people overcame the virus as the recovery...North Korea suggests Covid-19 was spread by balloons flown in from SouthNorth Korea has suggested its Covid-19 outbreak began when balloons were flown in from South Korea.Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to...A viral reprise: When COVID-19 strikes again and againFor New York musician Erica Mancini, COVID-19 made repeat performances.March 2020. Last December. And again this May.“I’m bummed to know that I might forever just...Iraq cholera outbreak claims first fatalityIraq’s Ministry of Health has reported the first death from a cholera outbreak after it announced at least 17 more cases in 24 hours, taking...France asks citizens to wear masks again on public transportFrench people should start wearing masks again in crowded areas, especially on public transport, as France deals with a new wave of Covid infections, Health...NFHS-5: Why birth control remains a woman’s burden in IndiaWhen Ranjani Sharma told her husband that she was considering sterilisation, he initially tried to dissuade her."He said it may impact your health adversely," the...4 reports of non-serious adverse events following rollout of Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine in SingaporeThere have been four reports of non-serious adverse events in the two weeks following the rollout of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine in Singapore, said the...New antibody therapies fight cancer, drum up investmentAntibody therapies are offering promising treatment breakthroughs for cancer and other illnesses, generating greater investor interest more than 20 years after they were first commercialised.Antibodies...Covid vaccines saved 20 million lives in one yearAbout 20 million lives around the world were saved thanks to Covid-19 vaccines in the first year of the inoculation programme, according to new estimates.The...Monkeypox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic ready to meet demandAs the lone laboratory manufacturing a licensed vaccine against monkeypox, Danish company Bavarian Nordic has seen its order book fill up as the usually rare...No ‘safest spot’ to minimise risk of Covid transmission on trainsThere is no "safest spot" for passengers on a train to minimise the chance of transmission of airborne diseases such as Covid-19, research published Wednesday...Over 14% of world's population has had Lyme disease: studyMore than 14 percent of the world's population has had Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness, according to a major review of the available...UAE records 1,464 new Covid-19 cases and two deathsThe UAE recorded 1,464 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the overall tally of infections to 925,898.Another 1,401 people overcame the virus as the number...Omicron less likely to cause long COVID: UK studyThe Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, according to the first peer-reviewed study of its kind from...UAE records 1,435 new Covid-19 cases and one deathThe UAE recorded 1,435 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as daily infections increased for the ninth day in a row.A total of 1,243 people recovered...Covid: UAE to strictly enforce mask wearing as Al Hosn green pass test reduced to 14 daysThe UAE will strictly enforce the use of masks in all indoor places, the government said on Monday, as it tightened rules on Al Hosn...A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat AlternativeThe old adage that oil and water don’t mix isn’t entirely accurate. While it’s true that the two compounds don’t naturally combine, turning them into...Covid: UAE to strictly enforce mask wearing as Al Hosn green pass test reduced to 14 daysThe UAE will strictly enforce the use of masks in all indoor places, the government said on Monday, as it tightened rules on Al Hosn...Misinformation abounds about monkeypoxThe recent emergence of hundreds of cases of monkeypox worldwide has already triggered a flood of misinformation online, much of it modeled on conspiracy theories...Best Diet Plan for Weight Loss & Diet ChartAre you looking for the best Indian Diet Plan to lose weight? The rules are simple.All you need to do is start eating right food....Biden administration orders millions of Covid-19 vaccines for children aged under 5US President Joe Biden's administration has ordered millions of Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 5 and under in anticipation of a possible federal authorisation next...New study holds out hope for Alzheimer’sThe Stanford-led research has found that two rare missense variants -- V236E in APOE3 and R251G in APOE4 -- substantially reduced the risk of the...Novavax Covid-19 vaccine backed by FDA committeeAnother Covid-19 vaccine is likely to be approved for use in the US after an expert committee voted in its favour.The advisory committee of the...Should we be worried about rising Covid-19 cases in Mumbai?As Maharashtra crossed 1,000 cases of the Covid-19 infection, state health authorities have urged citizens to get themselves tested if they have symptoms like fever...Campus ministries, counselors in U.S. join to tackle mental healthAs student anxiety skyrockets, campus ministries are trying to help by not only offering the comforts of faith and community, but also creating collaborations with...Novavax hopes its COVID shot wins over FDA, vaccine holdoutsAmericans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option -- shots made with a more tried-and-true technology than today’s versions. The big question: Why should...Test makers target monkeypox market as cases surgeDiagnostic companies are racing to develop tests for monkeypox, hoping to tap into a new market as governments ramp up efforts to trace the world's...Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent itNew U.S. research on long COVID-19 provides fresh evidence that it can happen even after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, and that older adults face...No concern yet monkeypox will cause pandemic: WHOThe WHO said Monday it was not concerned for now that the spread of monkeypox beyond the African countries where it is typically found could...Risk of blood clots in lung doubled for COVID survivors: U.S. studyCoronavirus survivors have twice the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that travel to their lungs compared to people who weren't infected, as well double...Monkeypox wasn’t created in a lab - and other claims debunkedSince cases of monkeypox began to emerge in Europe, beliefs about the virus have been shared widely on social media that appear to be recycled...WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox in more than 20 countriesThe World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of...Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in childrenHealth officials remain perplexed by mysterious cases of severe liver damage in hundreds of young children around the world.The best available evidence points to a...Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first timeThe Czech Republic and Slovenia also reported their first cases on Tuesday, joining 18 other countries to detect the virus outside its usual Africa base.That...Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in EuropeA leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that...Sandstorms pose serious risk to human healthSandstorms have engulfed the Middle East in recent weeks, in a phenomenon experts warn could proliferate because of climate change, putting human health at grave...Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study findsA new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars,...