Health

Chipmunks Test Positive For Plague, Prompt Closures In Lake Tahoe

Vector control measures will take place during the closures.

US President Joe Biden's administration had initially targeted July 4, 2021 to hit the goal of administering at least one dose of a Covid vaccine to 70 percent of adults and declare victory over the worst of the pandemic

70% Of Americans Have Now Taken One Dose Of The Vaccine

President Joe Biden reached his goal of getting 70% of eligible Americans partially vaccinated as the Delta variant remains a deadly threat.

Japanese Olympic athletes have already begun receiving vaccines

COVID-19 Lambda Variant Is More Resistant To Vaccine: Study

It remains unclear whether the Lambda variant is more dangerous than the Delta variant.

18 Best Face Masks For COVID-19 Delta Variant: Kids & Adults

Since there is still very little knowledge about the Delta variant, wearing masks, whether required by your local government or not, is still ideal. Here are 18 of the best face masks for COVID-19...

Pfizer raised its 2021 forecasts based on surging demand for Covid-19 vaccines

Future COVID-19 Variant Will Lead To ‘Vaccine Failure,’ Scientists Warn

In a paper published by the UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, British academics said they believe the eradication of COVID-19 is “unlikely.”

National Minority Donor Awareness Day: Significance And Ways To Observe The Initiative

National Minority Donor Awareness is observed throughout the month of August.

15 Organic, Natural Products To Use If You Want To Live Green

Here's our list of the best eco-friendly products from some of the best eco-friendly brands to help you get started on green living.

Pfizer and BioNTech also said they were developing a Delta-specific vaccine to combat the highly transmissible Covid variant

Delta Variant Is Equally Contagious As Chickenpox

The delta variant is equally contagious as chickenpox, according to a document released by the CDC.

Authors of the study said their findings showed a "profound" short- and long-term health impact on Covid-19 patients as well as on health and care services

Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Could Lead To Long-Term Symptoms

The research studied 1,497 fully-vaccinated health care workers in Israel.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Drops After 6 Months

Pfizer's vaccine efficacy drops by 6% every two months, according to the study, which involved more than 44,000 people across the United States and other countries.

National Hepatitis A Outbreak: North Carolina Cases Surpass 1,000

The state health department has logged 16 deaths associated with the outbreak.

Fed chairman Powell attributed the liquidity crunch to huge cash withdrawals that sucked money out of banks -- corporate tax payments that coincided with a surge in Treasury bond issuance, which shifted money out of the market and to the government

New York To Pay People To Get Vaccinated

Mayor Bill de Blasio has a plan to get more people to get vaccinated in the city.

Freshpet Dog Food Explains Why Pets May Need To Be Retrained After The Pandemic

Many pet parents see training their pets as a one-and-done experience, not realizing that training is part of the journey you take with your pet throughout their whole lives.

World Hepatitis Day 2021: Theme, Facts You Should Know

This year's theme is "Hepatitis Can't Wait."

12 Health Benefits Of Chocolate For National Milk Chocolate Day

Chocolate is said to improve brain function and lower the risk of developing heart disease, among many other benefits.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Earned $21M in 2020 Following COVID-19 Vaccine Approval

Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chief executive officer, was given a bigger salary in 2020 following the authorization of the pharmaceutical company's coronavirus vaccine, compared to 2019.