There has been concern surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and rare cases of myocarditis in young adults and adolescents. A recent study, published in the journal Circulation, suggests that these rare cases generally have mild symptoms and a short recovery time.  The study, co-authored by paediatric cardiologist Dr. Dongngan T. Truong of the University of Utah, reported […]

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An easy-to-use scientific invention may provide a much-needed cure for hiccups. Although many home remedies exist, a practical and efficient cure for hiccups is still sorely needed. Researchers from the University of Texas may have developed a solution for those who suffer from hiccups in the form of a new tool. Many may rely on […]

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A new report presents the latest clinical data on the efficacy of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna. Over the past few months, the development and testing of vaccines to help reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been a priority. One of these vaccines is mRNA-1273, which is a COVID-19 vaccine developed by a […]

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Results of a new COVID-19 vaccine under development in the UK show early success. Since December 31, 2019 almost 14.5 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported, with more than 600,000 deaths. In the Americas, the death toll is over 311,000Scientists worldwide have been urgently trying to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. At least ten […]

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Should the anti-viral remdesivir be used to treat COVID-19? The sudden, dramatic emergence and spread of COVID-19 meant that the pharmaceutical industry hasn’t had the opportunity to develop treatments specifically aimed at the novel virus. As a result, drug researchers have instead scoured the existing pharmaceutical arsenal for potentially effective drug treatments. Thus far, a […]

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Researchers recently studied whether using electronic cigarettes increases the risk of smoking relapse. About 34 million Americans smoke, and smoking usually starts during the teen years. While only about 6% of teens smoke cigarettes, almost 28% of them smoke electronic cigarettes. Youth are more likely to try smoking flavored products, and this is causing the […]

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Chinese researchers report on the first human trial of a candidate vaccine for COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine urgently required for long-term pandemic solution SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, has spread rapidly around the world since the first infections were reported at the end of 2019. The WHO situation report at the beginning of May […]

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A team of Swedish scientists found a significantly reduced incidence of advanced breast cancers and breast cancer deaths when women get regular mammograms. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Improvements in cancer treatment options, the promotion of breast self-exams, and the adoption of regular breast cancer screenings using mammography (mammograms) have all […]

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