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Have You Been Swallowing Pills The Wrong Way? Here's How It Should Be Done

Researchers found a strong association between drug dissolution and the posture maintained during ingestion.

Families Of COVID-19 ICU Patients At High Risk Of PTSD, Study Shows

The psychological symptoms of having a family member admitted to the intensive care unit due to COVID-19 can be massive.

AstraZeneca's troubles in Europe, where several countries paused rollout over potential clotting risks are well documentedÂ -- but its relationship with US health agencies has been fraught too

European Regulators Endorse AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Drug

AstraZeneca’s antibody COVID-19 drug has been endorsed by the European Medicines Agency

A girl wearing a mask walks down a street in the Corona neighborhood of Queens

Coronavirus US Response: Majority Of Voters Say Social Distancing Should Continue Even If It Damages Economy, Poll Says

The U.S. is currently determining when shutdown orders should be lifted.

American Academy Of Pediatrics Recommends Universal Masking For Fall School Reopenings

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends ages 2 and older to wear masks to school and daycare.

LA Health Officials 'Strongly Recommends' Indoor Mask Wearing As Delta Variant Spreads

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends indoor mask wearing to protect unvaccinated people from the super-contagious Delta variant.

14 Most Effective Non-Drowsy Anti-Allergy Medicine For Kids On Amazon

Spring can mean allergy season for most kids, so how about stopping those pesky symptoms in their tracks with these anti-allergy medicine?

China has been bullish about the development of its vaccine for the virus, with a number of state-backed firms working on the treatment

China Cracks Down On Fake COVID-19 Vaccines, Arrests 70 People

The suspects were arrested in 21 cases related to the production and distribution of fake coronavirus vaccines.

With novel coronavirus cases surging, over 50 deaths a day, and many hospitals reaching capacity, authorities imposed a four-day lockdown from Thursday

4 People Contract COVID-19 After Receiving Coronavirus Vaccine

Health officials in Oregon are investigating four "breakthrough cases" of individuals who contracted the coronavirus after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) spoke on the phone on Wednesday

India Producer To Send Canada Covid-19 Vaccines 'Within A Month'

India producer to send Canada Covid-19 vaccines 'within a month'

Britain will issue blue passports in March for the first time in almost three decades following its departure from the EU

UK Considering COVID-19 Vaccine 'Passports' For Domestic, International Travel

The U.K. had earlier ruled out plans for such passports, with Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi saying it would be "discriminatory".

Doris Norman gets the Covid-19 vaccine in the United States, where minorities have died from the virus at higher rates than whites

A Dark Past Clouds Covid Vaccine For African Americans

A dark past clouds Covid vaccine for African Americans

The government says it has signed contracts reserving 4,600 rooms in 16 hotels near English airports

UK Rolls Out Hotel Quarantine For 'High Risk' Country Returnees

UK rolls out hotel quarantine for 'high risk' country returnees

Japan Approves First Vaccine With Olympics In Sight

Japan approves first vaccine with Olympics in sight

Some ten percent of Americans have so far received at least one Covid vaccine dose, with Moderna accounting for just under half the number

Moderna Wants To Pack 50% More Covid Vaccine Per Vial

Moderna wants to pack 50% more Covid vaccine per vial

Vaccinated seniors are seated in a waiting area before departure during a distribution of Covid-19 vaccines to seniors above the age of 65 who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles

COVID-19 Variants Can Reinfect Survivors, WHO Says

The WHO confirmed that South Africa's variant could infect those who were vaccinated or survived COVID-19 but said vaccines still benefited victims.

The green light by experts for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is an important step towards it receiving an emergency use authorisation by the World Health Organization

Nebraska Man Dies Days After Receiving First Dose Of COVID Vaccine

The man, who was in his 40s, had a number of underlying health conditions and was a resident at a long-term care facility.

3-Month-Old Twins Found With Skull Fractures, Cigarette Burns And Bite Marks; Parents Arrested

The infants are hospitalized and one of them is still in a critical condition.

Flower power: Kenya is the world's expert at growing delicate blooms and rushing them to Europe in refrigerated cargo -- the same conditions as for Covid vaccines

From Flowers To Vaccines, Kenya Airways Sees New Opportunity

From flowers to vaccines, Kenya Airways sees new opportunity

Thank You, India: Dominican PM Extends Gratitude For 70,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit tweeted he did not imagine that the prayers of his country would be answered so swiftly.

A health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine at a temporary vaccine centre

Japan Throws Away Millions Of COVID-19 Vaccines Because Of This Oversight

Pfizer and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine comes in vials with six doses each. Health officials would need to use a special syringe to extract the final dose.

The Anti-Vaxxer Problem: Why 1 In 3 Don’t Want The COVID Vaccine

Not everyone is convinced that the vaccine is necessary.

The Britain-based RECOVERY research programme investigating Covid-19 treatments said their study could have a significant effect on hospital survival rates during the pandemic

Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Reduces Severe Covid Mortality: Study

Arthritis drug Tocilizumab reduces severe Covid mortality: study

Simple Ways To Improve Mask Protection Against COVID-19

Double masking can improve mask protection, but there are wrong ways of doing it.

COVID Vaccine Wasted: How 975 Doses Got Thrown Away Amid Shot Shortage

“This is something you certainly hope never happens, and we are working with the state to determine how it did."

Armie Hammer Allegedly Caused Ex Jessica Ciencin Henriquez's Big Butt Bruise: Report

Armie Hammer was accused of causing his ex Jessica Ciencin Henriquez's butt bruise that was visible in a photo she shared on Instagram.

The vaccine rollout in the US has been bumpy so far but President Joe Biden has vowed to vaccinate 100 million people within his first 100 days

COVID Vaccine Linked To A Rare Blood Disorder?

Nearly 40 people reported developing a rare blood disorder after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, but medical researchers say there is no direct link between the vaccine and the disorder.