(Reuters) – The European Union will propose a nine-month time limit on COVID-19 vaccine validity for travel into the bloc and will also suggest prioritising vaccinated travellers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a document. The European Commission will recommend its member states continue to welcome travellers vaccinated with shots approved by the bloc, the […]
Dr Hilary discusses ‘minor’ side effects of booster vaccine 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 The booster jab campaign has currently […]
While much of the media focus is currently on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the winterly influenza pandemic could be one of the deadliest in history, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. As a result, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine have been investigating the potential value of a new vaccine candidate. Study: […]
The U.S. government’s booster campaign got a lot simpler Friday after Food and Drug Administration officials authorized extra shots of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for all adults. It replaces a complicated system in which eligibility was based on age, health conditions and other factors. “It’s simplified things, I think significantly over the situation that […]
Rod Stewart details precautions over 'hoarse throat' 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 If you’ve been struggling with a sore throat […]
Patients with two of the three major types of advanced breast cancer now have a median overall survival of at least 5 years, which is roughly a doubling of survival time over the past decade, says an expert. Collectively, patients with advanced breast cancers have “for a long time” had an average overall survival of […]
Swiss voters on Sunday gave clear backing to legislation that introduced a system with special COVID-19 certificates under which only people who have been vaccinated, recovered or tested negative can attend public events and gatherings. Final results showed 62% of voters supporting the legislation, which is already in force. The referendum offered a rare bellwether […]
In a lawsuit filed this past week, the Medical University of South Carolina accused a group of soon-to-be-former employees of divulging trade secrets to another health system in an attempt to develop a rival treatment program. According to the complaint, which was filed in Charleston County Court, a group of doctors allegedly planned to carry […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday the issue of “anomalous health incidents” – widely known as Havana Syndrome – is a top priority and it will continue to investigate the cause of such incidents and how to protect staff. Around 200 U.S. diplomats, officials and family members overseas are […]
When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health and wellness website, more than 34,000 users — most of them Black — visited the platform in the first two weeks. "It wasn't the most fully functioning platform," recalled Wisdom, 31. "It was not sexy." But the launch was successful. Now, more than a year […]
