Tag: Health and Fitness
New Animal study shows Omicron-focused vaccine may not be required
A new study conducted in monkeys suggests that there may not be any extra benefit from updating COVID-19 vaccines to target the Omicron variant.
The...
Merck’s anti-COVID-19 pill shows efficacy against Omicron
US drugmaker Merck & Co and its partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics have stated that the data from six preclinical studies of its molnupiravir COVID-19 pill...
Booster shots cut Omicron death risks by 95% in those above...
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the COVID-19 booster vaccine dose reduces the risk of death due to the Omicron variant by...
Brain fog in COVID survivors linked to changes in spinal fluid;...
Over the past two years, several studies have shown that COVID-19 can cause profound consequences on the brain. Now the spread of the Omicron...
Excessive drinking can trigger fatal heart rhythm disorder; Study
According to new research published in the 'Nature Cardiovascular Research Journal', people who consume more alcohol create higher chances of emergency room visits due...
Nasal swab tests slower at detecting Omicron infections; Expert
According to an infectious disease expert, swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first...
Can at-home rapid tests detect Omicron variant? Here’s what experts say
At-home rapid tests have proven to be a powerful weapon in the country's battle against the coronavirus and its latest variants, but the surge...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine causes very low side effects in Kids aged...
American drugmaker Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine caused mostly mild side effects for children ages 5 to 11, according to data...
