Vaxart claims that its oral tablets have a number of advantages over injectable liquids, including greater environmental friendliness, a smaller logistical footprint for clinics, and most importantly, superior efficacy for droplet- or aerosol-based infectious diseases like COVID-19.
The rare disease called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is often mistaken for polio, targets young kids, may cause paralysis, and could be potentially fatal.
Complaints about its side-effects, including chronic pelvic or lower abdominal pain and abnormal uterine bleeding, forced its manufacturer to pull the product off the market two years ago.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which neutralize stomach acid provide a sustainable environment for the novel coronavirus to survive.
The guidelines will also most likely double the number of Americans eligible for the screenings.
Apart from having a complex medical history, she attended a large church gathering without wearing a mask.
National Gallery becomes first major London museum to reopen
The WHO is examining evidence of COVID-19 airborne transmission after hundreds of scientists urged the agency to update its guidelines on the spread of the disease.
US awards $1.6 billion to Novavax for COVID-19 vaccine
Long-lasting mental and physical health issues may occur following a fall from a ladder.
Broadway star Nick Cordero, 41, passed away on Sunday (July 5) following a long battle with the coronavirus.
Fauci warns US is 'knee-deep' in first wave of coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins declare the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines being developed won't be compromised by undue haste.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert told a video conference mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand-washing is still the best way to keep the virus in check.
Measuring the levels of a fertility hormone found in human hair can be used to tell if a woman has enough chances of conceiving.
The lack of social distancing or masks occurred despite the threat of coronavirus infection spreading over the weekend.
"I think, that people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here," National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins said.
Dr. Michael Osterholm is of the opinion there might not be a second wave at all, but a continuous stream of infection whenever people let down their guard.
Moderna Inc. and the Lonza Group are partnering to produce a COVID-19 vaccine, but are facing a hurdle as supply of Atlantic horshoe crab decline.
A new mutation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found to be more infectious than the current dominant strain.
The researchers urge people to maintain good oral health, particularly those with diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases.
The canine experienced a sudden neurological illness following which it had to be put down.