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New Covid-19 Variant Detected In South Africa Joins Delta As Variant Of Concern

Agrima Tikader | Nov 26 2021, 02:16PM EST

Studies are being conducted to determine if the variant is vaccine-resistant. Travel restrictions are being imposed as WHO has named it a variant of concern along with variants like Delta.

Study Shows Cannabis Consumption During Pregnancy Can Develop Anxiety And Aggression In Children

Agrima Tikader | Nov 26 2021, 01:41PM EST

A study had added to evidence against the use of marijuana during pregnancy. It claims that the substance can affect the child’s development in the long run.

Viral Video Shows Tampon Dispensing Machine In Men’s Bathrooms

Nina Siena | Nov 25 2021, 11:03PM EST

The 14-second video shows the female product dispenser accompanied with a note that says this was paid for using student fees.

Studies Have Yet To Prove That Cannabis Can Help Bring Down Weight

Brian Yalung | Nov 24 2021, 04:24PM EST

The belief that cannabis or weed can help a person lose weight has not been entirely proven and can in fact bring in health risks for people smoking it.

Woman Wakes Up From COVID-19 Coma On Day Family Planned To Say Goodbye

Natalia Ningthoujam | Nov 23 2021, 03:55AM EST

An elderly woman, who was suffering from COVID-19 and was in a coma, woke up just in time.

US To Pay $5.3 Billion For 10 Million Experimental Pfizer COVID-19 Pills

Agrima Tikader | Nov 19 2021, 05:16AM EST

In a rush to secure the experimental anti-viral drug, the United States has agreed to pay billions to the drug manufacturer Pfizer.

HIV Patient Reportedly Cured Without Stem Cell Treatment

Agrima Tikader | Nov 18 2021, 04:48AM EST

In a rare case, a patient with HIV was found to have been cured without having to undergo stem cell treatment.

EU Lists Neurological Condition As Side Effect Of J&J Vaccine

Agrima Tikader | Nov 12 2021, 12:41PM EST

Janssen, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by United States pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is listed with a rare disease as a side effect by the EU.

Newly Discovered Antibody Offers Protection Against COVID-19

Clarissa Garcia | Nov 10 2021, 11:45PM EST

The team at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) identified an antibody that limits the severity of coronavirus.

A ten year old child high fives Pharmacist Colleen Teevan after he received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for kids

LA Public Health Department Eyeing Possible Covid Fifth Wave

Nina Siena | Nov 08 2021, 11:08PM EST

Out of the 5.9 million county residents who are fully vaccinated, 68,780 have tested positive with 2,314 needing hospitalization.

Merck Vs Pfizer Covid-19 Pill: What's The Difference?

Brian Yalung | Nov 08 2021, 02:11PM EST

COVID-19 pills from Pfizer and Merck are showing promise but neither have gotten approval yet and are limited to trials.

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Mom Who Mistook Condition For Menopause Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer

Brian Yalung | Nov 04 2021, 03:49PM EDT

The family of a woman who initially though she was headed to menopause but had pancreatic cancer are urging most to be more cautious and see a doctor if symptoms start to show on the deadly disease.

Nurses and doctors work in the Covid-19 ICU in France

Indiana Cop Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Days Before His Marriage

Natalia Ningthoujam | Nov 04 2021, 05:38AM EDT

An Indiana reserve police officer, 34, died due to COVID-19 complications just nine days before he was to be married.

A vial of the new children's dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

CDC Formally Recommends COVID-19 Shots For Children

Clarissa Garcia | Nov 03 2021, 06:27AM EDT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced coronavirus shots approval to children aged 5 to 11 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.