WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children. The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the Pfizer shot […]
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A New Era: Creating Defenses Against Disease After COVID-19
As the vortex of the COVID-19 pandemic consumed the world in 2020, scientists worked at a frantic pace to understand the new virus sweeping the globe. The discoveries surrounding SARS-CoV-2 were impressive not only for the speed in which they took place, but also for the new pathways of research […]
Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers reported that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and obesity were associated with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Gestational diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: results from the CRONOS study. Image Credit: Svetolk/Shutterstock Background Pregnancy has been considered a […]
Health officials say North Texans should be aware of recent rise in COVID-19 cases
Health officials say North Texans should be aware of recent rise in COVID-19 cases Experts said it’s not cause for alarm, but the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in North Texas is worth paying attention to in the coming weeks. DALLAS – There are some indications COVID-19 cases are beginning […]
Why the Gym is Risky for COVID-19, and Tips for Keeping Safe
COVID-19 has been frustrating for gym rats. Even before scientists knew much about this particular virus, it was pretty clear that breathing heavily in a confined space with lots of other people around doing the same was an easy way to catch a respiratory illness, and gyms were among the […]
COVID-19 long-hauler symptoms: What ‘brain fog’ means
Jim Eggleston said that while his bloodwork is all good, something still feels off physically and mentally. DALLAS — “Long COVID” affects up to a third of people infected by coronavirus. One common complaint from long haulers is chronic fatigue and lingering brain fog. “I just tried to fight through […]
WHO and MPP announce agreement with NIH for COVID-19 health technologies
WHO’s COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) today finalized a licensing agreement with the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the development of several innovative therapeutics, early-stage vaccines and diagnostic tools for COVID-19. The licenses, which are transparent, global and non-exclusive, will allow […]
How has COVID-19 affected maternal mental health?
The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused severe disruption of social and economic interactions, affecting health services and other important aspects of human life. Until the onset of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) wave, COVID-19 had already had a staggering impact on the world, with over 40% of the […]
Incident Diabetes Risk Increased in COVID-19 Survivors
Survivors of COVID-19 were found to have an increased risk and burden of incident diabetes and antihyperglycemic use after the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to the results of a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Investigators evaluated the postacute risk and burden of diabetes in […]
recovery program for COVID-19 patients
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Fatigue, breathlessness and other symptoms that persist after COVID-19 can be improved by a six-week virtual exercise program, an Irish study being presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Lisbon, Portugal (23-26 April) suggests. “Recovery from COVID-19 is complex, […]
50% Of Young Adults Report Symptoms Of Depression, New Covid-19 Survey Shows
Young woman wearing protective face mask, she sitting in bus transportation in the city. getty With approximately one million American lives lost to Covid-19, the impact of the pandemic has been significant, often heartbreaking. New data released today show just how significant the mental health impact of the pandemic has […]
In Depth Analysis and Survey of COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Global Breast Cancer Liquid Biopsy Market 2022-2028 Future Development, Top Manufacturers, Technological Advancement, Share, Size and Forecast
Market Situation The report summarizes the COVID-19 regulations that apply to business operators, investors, and disruptors. Because locking is carried out differently in various regions and countries, regional and sectional impacts often vary. The research examines immediate and long-term market impacts and helps policymakers in creating regional short- and long-term […]