Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced efficacy in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma, two types of blood cancer. According to researchers, these studies could help inform the…
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In surprising twist, some Alzheimer’s plaques may be protective, not destructive
One of the characteristic hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain. Most therapies designed to treat AD target these plaques, but they’ve largely failed in clinical trials. New research by Salk scientists upends…
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Russia says Sputnik V vaccine does not cause blood clots
The developer of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Wednesday its jab did not cause blood clots, a potential side effect that has disrupted rollouts in several Western countries. The United States has recommended pausing its rollout of the Johnson…
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B.1.1.7. variant more transmissible, does not increase severity, studies suggest
Two new studies, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and The Lancet Public Health, found no evidence that people with the B.1.1.7. variant experience worse symptoms or a heightened risk of developing long COVID compared with those infected with a…
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Experts are worried using Body Mass Index is not a fat lot of good
You might not be as overweight as you think! It has been the standard measure of weight and health for years. But now some experts are worried that using the Body Mass Index is not a fat lot of good…
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness 'not high,' government exploring options: officials
Pfizer requests FDA approval to vaccinate kids ages 12-15 Dr. Frita Fisher, certified in pediatrics, nephrology, and internal medicine weighs in on vaccine distribution on ‘FOX News Live’ China’s coronavirus vaccines may not provide the appropriate protection, with the government exploring options…
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Domestic air travel does not appear to have been an important vector for the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Fear of flying and catching COVID-19 led to a massive decline in air travel in 2020. But an interesting question emerges: How much did air travel contribute to the early, and uneven, spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.? In a…
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Lifestyle intervention is beneficial for most people with type 2 diabetes, but not all
For people who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, the first line of treatment is usually lifestyle intervention, including weight loss and increased physical activity. While this approach has cardiovascular benefit for many, it can be detrimental…
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Pollen can raise your risk of getting COVID-19, whether you have allergies or not
Exposure to pollen can raise your risk of developing COVID-19, and it isn’t just a problem for people with allergies, new research released March 9 shows. Plant physiologist Lewis Ziska, a co-author of the new peer-reviewed study and other recent…
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Vaccinated and ready to party? Not so fast, says the CDC—but you can gather with other vaccinated people
If you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to gather with friends and loved ones in person? According to guidelines issued Monday by the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, yes, fully vaccinated people can gather in small groups…
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