MEDICINE & HEALTHPfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine is likely needed within 12 months to get fully vaccinated. He added that annual revaccination might be needed, like flu shots.
Kefir, which is similar to yogurt although thinner inconsistency, is a fermented drink made by inoculating milk of goat or cow with microorganism mixtures including bacteria and yeast.
British researchers found out that chlorinated swimming pool water can effectively inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 in just 30 seconds.
A retired Army colonel recently talked about technology and medicine, specifically, a COVID-19 monitoring device that could produce an implant that enables one's health to be monitored.
While existing intramuscular vaccines offer effective systemic immunity against COVID-19, mucosal immunity through intranasal vaccines is needed to fully block transmission and prevent the spread of new variants.
A new study recently showed that what worried many people four weeks ago is now widely accepted: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can, in rare conditions, lead to a disorder characterized by dangerous blood clots.
Pfizer has asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine to expand its use in individuals aged 12 to 15 in the United States.
Experts say one COVID-19 side effect known as 'Moderna arm' or 'COVID arm,' a delayed-onset rash appearing at the injection area up to one week or so after a shot is given, is harmless.
Striking images recently revealed how the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is forcing an injected person's own cells to make copies of the real COVID-19 spike, a glycoprotein sticking out from its surface.
A study finds one in three COVID-19 patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders, including strokes and dementia, in addition to problems with anxiety and depression,
Experts say that it is vital to complete the two-dose vaccine shot to be completely protected. If a COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses, experts say, no major change should take place after getting the first shot.
Health officials earlier today said that the United Kingdom or UK COVID-19 variant, also known as B.1.1.7, is now the most dominant strain spreading in the United States.
A new breast cancer jab that can be administered in five minutes can replace the current two-and-a-half-hour treatment, which cuts risks of COVID-19 infection by reducing their time in hospitals.
The US government recently announced a 'DIY less annoying face mask' competition with a potential total grand prize amounting to $500,000 awaiting the lucky winners.
A researcher recently said that there is a better way to stop COVID-19 spread that is far more vital than social distancing, specifically in classrooms.