By Robin Foster and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) The daily tally of new U.S. coronavirus cases passed 50,000 on Wednesday, as more reopening plans across the country were slowed amid fears of spiking infections. A glimmer of hope emerged on the economic front when unemployment […]
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THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An experimental COVID-19 vaccine yielded promising results in early testing, according to Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech. Preliminary findings show that the 45 study volunteers who received either a low or medium dose, in two shots about a month apart, had immune […]
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) Do you wonder if you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus in the recent past? Good luck finding out for sure: A new review finds there’s little good evidence of the accuracy of blood antibody tests for COVID-19, especially those performed outside a lab. […]
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) Could young people going out and partying be the key to limiting the spread of COVID-19? Possibly, as a new mathematical model argues that herd immunity might be achieved with fewer people becoming immune through infection than was believed, if […]
By Serena McNiffHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) Despite the existence of conventional medications to manage multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, a majority of patients also rely on alternative therapies, including vitamins, exercise and marijuana, a new survey suggests. For the study, researchers at Oregon Health and Science University […]
The twenty-fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened and opened by the Director General on 23 June 2020 with committee members attending via teleconference, supported by the WHO Secretariat. Dr Tedros in his opening remarks said […]
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) COVID-19 is linked to potentially fatal blood clots. Researchers now believe they’ve found out how they occur, which potentially could lead to better treatment. “While many forms of illness can generate blood clots, the endothelial cells that line the inside of blood vessels play […]
Dear Colleagues, COVID-19 has changed our life: disinfectants, hand sanitizers, personal protective equipment (PPE) have become attributes of fighting against the virus transmission. Most of these products contain chemicals or are chemical in their nature. Their improper and unsafe use can lead to toxic effects in people that can be […]
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) When it comes to intelligence, men are more likely to be bestowed with the lofty attribute than women, a new study finds. These stereotyped views are a result of implicit bias that people don’t admit when asked directly, the researchers noted. “Stereotypes that portray […]
THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 A new threat has been added to the risks posed by fireworks — they can release toxic metals that can damage your lungs. These metals give fireworks their colors, according to researchers who found harmful levels of lead in two of 12 types of commercially available […]