By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Scientists believe they have found “the trigger” that leads to extremely rare blood clots after the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The team – in Cardiff and the US – have shown in exquisite detail how a protein in the blood is attracted to a key component of the...
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers. The number of daily infections in Africa’s hardest-hit country has increased tenfold since the start of the month. “Unfortunately we have detected a new...
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the United States after dipping just three weeks ago. Vaccine effectiveness is waning and without widespread boosters, shots given six months ago remain at least 80-85% effective against serious illness but will only prevent two out of three possible infections for those vaccinated early in the pandemic—all...
by Neill Fitzpatrick, The Conversation While people say they mainly avoid news because of their mental health, trust is also a reason. Credit: Shutterstock In 1983, Canada’s Anne Murray released another hit song. This one, though, was different than what her fans were accustomed to. “A Little Good News” is a somber ballad summarizing the mood...
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA AT AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY IMAGE: DR. RAVINDRA KOLHE CREDIT: MICHAEL HOLAHAN, AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY AUGUSTA, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2021) – With mask wearing and social distancing on the decline and the cold and flu season upon us, researchers have developed a viral panel that enables the simultaneous testing for SARS-CoV-2 along with numerous common respiratory...
by Susan Davies, Julie Walsh-Messinger, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Children who get COVID-19 typically recover quickly and will not require special support upon return to school. However, some people who contract the disease experience persistent symptoms and post-viral complications. These complications can include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, changes in taste and smell,...
By Smitha MundasadHealth reporter – BBC IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Rare neurological conditions may occur after Covid vaccination, but the risk is far higher in people who catch Covid, new research suggests. Doctors say the landmark UK study provides further reassurance that being vaccinated offers the best protection for overall health. The investigators examined the NHS...
by Geoff Hanmer, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Governments are pressing ahead with home quarantine for returning travelers and people are isolating at home due to COVID-19. So now is a good time to think about what you can do to reduce your risk of infection if you live in an apartment. Earlier in the pandemic, apartments were described...
Share on Pinterest The WHO has just released a formal definition of long COVID. Irina Efremova/Stocksy Long COVID or post-COVID-19 are umbrella terms that refer to COVID-19 symptoms that persist beyond the initial phase of a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The absence of a formal definition for post-COVID-19 has made the research of this condition and its...
by Amanda Dyslin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Q: I’ve heard some theories circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine, including that it was developed to control the general population through microchip tracking or “nanotransducers” in our brains. I’ve also heard that it will alter my DNA. Are these theories true? A: No, those assertions are false. “There...
