Sept 7 (Reuters) – New data from scientists and vaccine makers Moderna (MRNA.O) and Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech (22UAy.DE) suggests that a newer, highly mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is not as alarming as some experts had feared when it was first detected several weeks ago. Nicknamed “Pirola” on social media, the BA.2.86 Omicron […]
In the past year, many Americans have stopped thinking about covid-19, ditched their masks, skipped the latest coronavirus boosters and returned to living more normal lives. While cases of covid-related severe illness and hospitalization remain low, infection counts are spiking again, new variants are emerging, and flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) loom as winter […]
The nation’s most common sexually transmitted infection appears to have an effective, long-term vaccine that continues to reduce cancer risk, a new study found. New research published this week in the journal Pediatrics builds on growing evidence about the efficacy of vaccination against HPV, which is most often spread through vaginal, anal or oral sex […]
Three years into the pandemic, the short- and long-term risks are becoming more clear. During the first two years of the pandemic, from March 2020 to March 2022, there were approximately 90,000 more deaths in the United States attributed to cardiovascular disease than were expected for that span of time. The majority of these occurred […]
These tips might help to treat the infection. While it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment, there are several home remedies that can provide relief from the discomfort associated with vaginal yeast infections. Written by saumya pandey |Updated : September 7, 2023 12:59 PM IST Not every woman prioritizes her […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } On Wednesday, the Green River District Health Department, which covers a seven-county area, reported it had investigated 1,203 new COVID-19 infections during August, a significant increase from the 182 cases reported for July. According to GRDHD, 468 cases were […]
An uncommon number of deaths on the East Coast this summer have been caused by a “flesh-eating” bacteria, prompting federal health officials to warn people to take precautions. The bacteria responsible for these fatalities, Vibrio vulnificus, most commonly causes infections in states that border the Gulf of Mexico. But warming waters have led to a […]
In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to understand the regional and global pooled, overall, and type and age-specific prevalence estimates of genital human papillomavirus infection in males. Study: Global and regional estimates of genital human papillomavirus prevalence among men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. […]
A health alert has been issued by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to recent reports of a fatal bacterial infection that thrives in warm coastal waters. The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria can be found in raw or undercooked seafood, saltwater, and brackish water. The most common way to become infected is when […]
As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 and other serious illnesses look to be on the rise in Santa Clara County. The county tracks COVID-19 infections through wastewater testing. The coronavirus rating is coming back high across sewer sheds in parts of Santa Clara County such as San Jose and Palo Alto, while Sunnyvale and […]