HEALTH

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examines the efficacy of a fourth COVID vaccine dose.

The new variant was a combination of omicron's BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants, according to reports.

As COVID-19 infections begin to surge again around the world, health officials in the United States are preparing for a potential increase in cases.

There has been a jump in levels in the U.S. in March.

Pfizer-BioNTech’s chief executive says that his company is moving closer to providing a fourth dose of its COVID-19 vaccine that will cover all existing variants. 

The experiment demonstrated that holding the breathing cushion interface is an effective alternative to mindful breathing practices at reducing anxiety without need for training or guidance," the researchers noted.

The WHO said that COVID-19 cases and deaths are on the decline worldwide, yet still stressed that the pandemic “is far from over."

Pfizer-BioNTech is moving into the next stages of development for a version of its COVID-19 antiviral pill that will be safe for children younger than 12 years of age. 

BA.2 is known to be more contagious than its predecessor and is also spreading rapidly around the world.

The participants were asked to maintain their weight throughout the study.

"Viagra is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional," the FDA said.

Older Americans comprise 71% of consumer product-related deaths annually.

Israel hadn't recorded a polio case in over 30 years.

NYC Mayor has announced that the city has made “tremendous progress,” detailing various changes to COVID-19 protocols. 

Two deaths were reported, one of which was a child fatality.

The House of Representatives passed a new bill aimed at expanding healthcare services to U.S military members who were exposed to toxic substances from “burn pits” after an appeal from President Biden to make this happen.

A recent study from Northwestern University found that COVID-19 can potentially invade cells in the penis.

As states begin to relax their COVID protocols, NYC announced that it will put an end to its main contact tracing program in April.

Employees had 18.2% reduction in anxiety and 13% reduction in stress.

The association between green spaces and oxidative stress was analyzed "for the first time."

Rare Disease Day aims to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on the people who live with them.

The lockdown that followed the spread of COVID-19 is almost a metaphor for the worst days of the pandemic yet a recent study shows that it may have actually been a boon to young people's mental health.

Rather than transmitting COVID-19, breastfeeding may instead help pass along protective antibodies that fight against the virus.

Compared to those who don't have any pets, dog owners had lower disability risk.

The mother and her child are in good health nearly four months after the delivery, with the baby now weighing around 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds).

The new vaccine also increased antibody levels in recipients by at least 18-fold when used as a booster shot.

New data from the CDC shows that the amount of protection provided against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was cut in half by the time the Delta variant arrived.

One or two out of every 100 children may develop long-haul symptoms that include fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety and depression.

The COVID-19 subvariant dubbed “stealth Omicron” could also cause more severe symptoms than the original Omicron strain.