Impact of SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on Delta variant resurgence in Israel

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccination necessity among various age groups in Israel. In this study, the researchers also explored the effect regarding preventing disease outcomes, and the impact of time on initiation of boosters via a mathematically calibrated […]

Vaccine wars ignite in California as lawmakers seek stronger laws

California is poised to become the front line of America's vaccination wars. State lawmakers are drafting the toughest covid-19 vaccine legislation in the country, backed by a new pro-vaccine lobbying force promising to counter anti-vaccine activists who have threatened government officials and shut down public meetings across the state. Legislators want to require most Californians […]

Can’t sleep? The six reasons why cuddling will help you drift off

Snoring: Doctor explains how to sleep better at night We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Up to 16 million UK adults […]

All NHS patients suffering from psoriatic arthritis to use daily pill

All NHS patients living with the same agonising arthritis condition that Kim Kardashian revealed she was suffering from in 2019 are set to benefit from a new daily pill treatment All NHS patients with a painful type of arthritis triggered by the skin condition psoriasis will now be able to benefit from a drug that […]

Study finds Omicron infection effectively induces immunity against itself and enhances protection against other variants in vaccinated individuals

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the effectiveness of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron-variant induced immunity, whether it is cross-protective against other variants, and if earlier infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant offers protection against Omicron. Study: Limited cross-variant immunity after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 […]

Can sleeping with earplugs cause permanent damage? Experts weigh in

Cheryl promotes vitamins to help with sleep on Instagram We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Earplugs are designed to be inserted […]

Arthritis & the COVID vaccine: What you need to know

(HealthDay)—Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots. Research is limited, but evidence suggests that disease-modifying drugs used for arthritis may reduce the response of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, according to the foundation. A small study of […]