Most additional doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine administered about six months after the primary series resulted in mild-to-moderate side effects, according to an initial analysis released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study period occurred when mRNA
Most additional doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine administered about six months after the primary series resulted in mild-to-moderate side effects, according to an initial analysis released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study period occurred when mRNA
The Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday issued a rare public safety alert warning Americans of an “alarming increase” in deadly fake prescription pills containing fentanyl flooding the country. In its first such alert in six years, the agency said the majority of
Regular use of steroid nasal sprays afforded COVID-19 patients protection against virus-related hospitalization, ICU admission and death, the Cleveland Clinic announced Tuesday. However, the findings don’t suggest the sprays as a COVID-19 treatment and further findings are needed to confirm the results,
Regular use of steroid nasal sprays afforded COVID-19 patients protection against virus-related hospitalization, ICU admission and death, the Cleveland Clinic announced Tuesday. However, the findings don’t suggest the sprays as a COVID-19 treatment and further findings are needed to confirm the results,
Higher fruit and vegetable intake was linked with greater mental well-being scores among secondary schoolchildren, according to a new study based out of the U.K. “The relationship of diet and nutrition with mental health and well-being in either children or adults is
A fully vaccinated Michigan couple died one minute apart from COVID-19 on Sunday after coming down with the virus earlier this month, a report said. Cal Dunham, 59, and his wife Linda, 66, had preexisting conditions and were very cautious, Fox17Online reported.
Looking to partake in Halloween festivities this year? Celebrate outdoors, limit crowds and trick-or-treat in small groups, says Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Oh gosh I certainly hope so,” Walensky told CBS’ Face the
An ongoing salmonella outbreak from an unknown food source has spread to 29 states, federal health officials warned. The outbreak has infected nearly 280 people and more than two dozen have been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
U.S. health authorities’ move last week to authorize and recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to certain populations who received a second dose six months ago has left about 20 million Americans eligible, according to Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 response coordinator. Booster
The life expectancy of American men dropped by more than two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has found. Oxford University said in the study published Monday that the life expectancy among men fell by 2.2 years in 2020, the