Health
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Boosters can wane, 4th Covid shot may be necessary: Moderna CEO
Washington– The efficacy of boosters against Covid-19 will likely decline over time, and people may need a fourth shot to…
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New Covid variant detected in France not a threat yet: WHO
Geneva– The new Covid-19 variant called B.1.640, which was detected by French researchers and is probably of Cameroonian origin, is…
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Superbug MRSA emerged in hedgehogs before antibiotic use: Study
London– Scientists have found evidence that a type of the antibiotic resistant superbug MRSA arose in nature long before the…
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Multiple studies show Omicron less severe than Delta: Fauci
Washington– Data from several countries on the Omicron severity show that even though the variant is highly transmissible, it causes…
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US CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for 12-15-yr-olds
Washington– An independent panel of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) has recommended Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 booster shots…
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Warning on pandemic drinking: More drinking, more disease
By Tracy Hampton MGH News/The Harvard Gazette Scientists estimate that a one-year increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Indian Vice President Naidu Lauds Indian Origin Physicians for Being ‘Ambassadors of Indian Value Systems’
Hyderabad– Indian Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu praised Indian origin medical professionals for “making their mark in every corner of…
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Current vax effective against severe Omicron outcomes: Study
New York– Cellular immunity elicited by existing Covid-19 vaccines can fight the Omicron Covid variant, according to a study. The…
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Adequate hydration, bed rest key to recover fast from Covid: Australian expert
Sydney– Increased intake of water and proper bed rest may help people recover fast from Covid-19 infections at home, according…
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T-cells can aid in fight against Omicron if antibodies fail: Study
Sydney– Researchers have found that T cells – one of the body’s key defences against Covid-19, can mount an effective…
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