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Health News - UCLA study: COVID-19 vaccinations may lessen severe kidney damage

A new study from UCLA Health suggests COVID-19 vaccines may protect patients from severe kidney damage. The study found hospitalized COVID-19 patients were less likely to have severe kidney damage if they were vaccinated

UPI - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Covid study shows another reason to get vaccinated: Protecting the kidneys

Researchers at UCLA Health analyzed medical records of more than 3,000 patients who had been hospitalized for Covid between 2020 and 2022.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What is the new quick-spreading Covid variant NB.1.8.1?

Cases of the new strain are currently on the rise in the US

Evening Standard - Health - 1 day ago

One very painful symptom shows you have new Nimbus Covid

Patients have reported the same unpleasant effect as cases of the infectious subvariant increase

WalesOnline - Health - 1 day ago

A New COVID Variant Is Here, And It's More Transmissible — Here Are The Signs And Symptoms

A new COVID variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made landfall in the United States, and it's more transmissible than other variants.

Huffington Post - Health - 2 days ago

How Covid-19 has left its mark on children -- The stress and isolation of the pandemic have left social and emotional scars that are already being seen in children, but scientists also predict there could be huge economic costs.

The stress and isolation of the pandemic have left social and emotional scars that are already being seen in children, but scientists also predict there could be huge economic costs.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

'I ended up in a psychiatric ward after Covid triggered condition'

Brandon had to spend 20 months in a blacked out room

WalesOnline - Health - 3 days ago

Explained: What is the new XFG variant detected in India amid rising Covid cases?

A newly emerging strain called ‘XFG’ has now been detected in India, with the Covid-19 case tally surpassing 6,500. According to Insacog, the government agency monitoring the different variants, as many as 163 cases of the XFG variant have been reported in India so far, with the most from Maharashtra (89). Is there a reason to worry?

First Post - Health - 3 days ago

COVID -- Can You Still Get a COVID Vaccine This Fall? Here's What to Know

In recent years COVID shots joined flu shots as an annual offering at most neighborhood pharmacies. But the current administration has thrown that into uncertainty

Scientific American - Health - 4 days ago

New Covid strain with 'unusual' symptoms identified as cases surge

The new Covid variant, labelled NB.1.8.1, is causing unusual gastrointestinal problems, health officials have warned

WalesOnline - Health - 4 days ago

People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom Right Now — Here's What To Know

Some people in China are using a dreadful term for it. Should we worry?

Huffington Post - Health - 5 days ago

What's Going On With Trump and RFK Jr.'s New COVID-Vaccine Policies?

RFK Jr. has fired every scientist on the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Nurses Were Covid Heroes. Now They're Being Squeezed by Medicaid Cuts

"Hospitals refuse to make real efforts to recruit and retain nurses," New York's largest registered nurse union's president said.

Newsweek - Health - 5 days ago

Dr explains: Why booster shots are crucial even with mild Covid-19 symptoms prevailing

India is experiencing a mild surge in Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron subvariants, with mostly mild symptoms. Experts stress the importance of boosters, surveillance and protecting vulnerable groups. Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and the country’s preparedness in tackling the evolving situation.

First Post - Health - 7 days ago

New cases over 4,000, India holds Covid mock drill today for hospital checks

On Wednesday, India recorded 276 new Covid cases, with seven deaths in the past 24 hours. The highest toll was recorded in Maharashtra at four and one fatality each in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat. The total number of deaths now stands at 44

First Post - Health - 7 days ago

Canada's unemployment rate ticks up to 7% in May, highest in 9 years outside of pandemic -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Canada's unemployment rate rose to seven per cent in May, the highest it's been in nine years outside of the pandemic, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

CBC News - Business - 8 days ago

What is driving a surge in COVID cases in India, other countries?

All we know so far about the symptoms and spread of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1.

Aljazeera - Science - 8 days ago

US okays Moderna's 'next generation' Covid-19 vaccine

The new vaccine, mNexspike (mRNA-1283), is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It’s made in a way that allows for a lower dose, a fifth of the dose of its current COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax (mRNA-1273) by refining its immune target

First Post - Health - 10 days ago

How rising Covid cases is causing a rush at OPDs in Indian hospitals

Outpatient departments (OPDs) at Indian hospitals are seeing a three-time rise in footfalls in the past 10 days. Doctors attribute this to the Covid surge in the country — as of Monday, the country has a total of 3,961 active cases. But despite the rise in infections, medical experts note that the situation is under control

First Post - Health - 11 days ago

Four new Covid cases detected in Gurugram, total rises to 23 in latest surge

Four more people were diagnosed with coronavirus infection in Gurugram on Sunday, a health department official said.

First Post - Health - 12 days ago

On The Up: Small Business - Giftbox Boutique's journey from garage start-up to pandemic success -- 01 Jun 09:00 PM

Katie Gray talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Giftbox Boutique.

NZ Herald - Business - 12 days ago

U.S. just radically changed its COVID vaccine recommendations: How will it affect you?

As promised, federal health officials this week dropped longstanding recommendations that healthy children and healthy pregnant women should get the COVID-19 vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 13 days ago

RFK Jr. Wants To Take COVID Shots Away From Pregnant People — But You Can Fight Back

A man who told people not to take his medical advice is now trying to take away vaccine access for healthy pregnant people — and that's dangerous.

Huffington Post - Health - 15 days ago

A new COVID subvariant spreads rapidly as Trump pivots away from vaccines

A new, highly transmissible COVID subvariant has been detected in California — heightening the risk of a summer wave as recent moves by the Trump administration threaten to make vaccines harder to get, and more expensive, for many Americans, some health experts warn.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 15 days ago

Trump administration cancels $766-million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The company said it was notified Wednesday that the Health and Human Services Department had withdrawn funds awarded.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 16 days ago

Healthy Returns: RFK Jr.'s Covid vaccine change could threaten health, access

The CDC stopped recommending Covid shots for healthy children and pregnant women, while Hinge Health makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

CNBC - Health - 16 days ago

U.S. won't sign WHO's new treaty to prepare for next pandemic -- On March 20, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world's first pandemic agreement after three years of "intensive negotiations." The United States did not participate.

On March 20, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world's first pandemic agreement after three years of "intensive negotiations." The United States did not participate.

UPI - Opinion - 16 days ago

US no longer recommends Covid shots for children, pregnant women

The United States will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccines for children and healthy pregnant women, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday, calling it a common sense decision...

International The News - Health - 17 days ago

CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women

New CDC guidance removes COVID-19 vaccine from recommended schedule for healthy kids and pregnant women, announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and health experts.

Fox News - Health - 18 days ago

CDC ends Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a Covid vaccine critic — made the announcement on X.

CNBC - Health - 18 days ago

Does the pandemic agreement make the world safer? Audio, 28 minutes -- Does the pandemic agreement make the world safer?

An international agreement to prepare for future pandemics is adopted. What does it mean?

BBC News - Science - 18 days ago

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

A new COVID-19 strain linked to a spike in cases in China has been detected in the U.S., but the CDC says it has seen so few cases that it has yet to be added to the agency's COVID Data Tracker dashboard.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

Healthy Returns: Novavax scores narrower Covid vaccine approval after delay

The FDA approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions.

CNBC - Health - 25 days ago

FDA advisers recommend COVID boosters for 65 and older, reject broad approval

Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted on Tuesday to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for Americans 65 and older and those at high risk of severe illness, after overwhelmingly...

International The News - Health - 25 days ago

Pandemic preparedness: WHO adopts landmark agreement

It’s only the second time the World Health Assembly has adopted a health treaty, but key details of this Pandemic Agreement remain unclear. An analysis.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 25 days ago

WHO adopts a 'pandemic agreement' after the chaos of COVID

Sustained applause echoed in a Geneva hall hosting the WHO’s annual assembly as the measure — debated and devised over three years — passed without opposition.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 25 days ago

Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 25 days ago

FDA outlines stricter Covid vaccine approval standards for healthy people

The FDA recommended different standards of evidence for approval based on patients' risk of getting severely sick from Covid.

CNBC - Health - 25 days ago

Novavax Covid vaccine approved by FDA with new conditions

The US Food and Drug Administration approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, but placed additional conditions on individuals who would be able to receive the vaccine.The license restricts the...

International The News - Health - 27 days ago

FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions.

AP News - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Massive data breach: Israelis' COVID records, other information on sale for $1 million

A group claiming antisemitic motives is selling a database of 500,000 Israeli COVID-19 vaccination records for $1 million obtained from hackers; With cyberattacks on Israel surging during war, security breaches expose vulnerabilities in sensitive platforms and personal information

YNET News - Technology - 3 months ago

Fraudsters go free unless Congress acts; expiration nears for pursuing ill-gotten pandemic relief

The coronavirus pandemic began five years ago — which means the first round of fraudsters is about to get away with their crimes.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine.

AP News - Health - 11 months ago