Lancet U-turns on COVID lab leak theory amid reports of scientists having Wuhan links Pressure building to determine coronavirus origins. House Oversight Committee ranking member James Comer weighs in on ‘Fox & Friends First.’ The World Health Organization is developing…
Read MoreYou’ll Need More Than a Covid ‘Risk Calculator’ to Avoid Getting Covid
With vaccine and masking mandates constantly changing, how do you know just how risky the average social situation is when it comes to getting Covid-19? Enter Covid risk calculators, research-inspired tools meant to help the average person determine their Covid…
Read MoreWhy we need to get Covid booster jabs
Why we need to get Covid booster jabs… but other vaccines last a lifetime: Data shows protection against infection fades within five months of the second dose BritainĀ has pinned its hopes on vaccines to get through the pandemic. But with…
Read MoreLong Covid symptoms in kids typically last between four and 12 weeks
Long Covid symptoms in children and teens typically last between four and 12 weeks, analysis finds A new analysis looked at 14 studies from around the world involving 19,426 children and teens who reported having long Covid Symptoms including headaches,…
Read MoreThird shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s
The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months. The booster shots, which will be rolled…
Read MoreIsraeli data on COVID boosters to be published this week in major journal
New data out of Israel, to be published this week, could bolster the notion that a third booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine significantly lowers a recipient’s odds for severe illness. The data is scheduled to be published in the…
Read MoreRate of new Covid cases slows to lowest levels seen since early summer
Rate of new COVID-19 cases in the US slows to lowest levels seen since early summer – after the number of infections rose by 21% since mid-August and overrun hospitals had to ration care On Thursday, the U.S. recorded 145,081…
Read MoreNeedle phobics want COVID vaccines, if they can avoid fainting or fleeing
They trust the vaccine. They want the vaccine. But millions of U.S. residents who pass out or beat feet at the sight of a hypodermic needle are risking COVID rather than getting a shot in the arm. Even while most…
Read MoreNow Covid lung drug offers hope to heart patients
Lung drug used in fight against Covid could soon boost health of patients battling debilitating heart failure Pirfenidone was developed to treat breathing problems caused by scar tissue More recently tablets given to patients whos lungs are badly scarred by…
Read MoreHow to ethically mandate COVID vaccination at your workplace
Compulsory COVID vaccination is in the news again now Qantas has just announced its employees will need a shot. This follows fruit and vegetable processing company SPC announcing vaccines would be compulsory for onsite staff, a move that’s attracted some…
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