A New Omicron Subvariant, Dubbed ‘Eris,’ Heralds Covid-19’s Resurgence

A pop-up Covid-19 testing tent in Manhattan. Photo: Gabby Jones for The Wall Street Journal Don’t count Covid-19 out just yet.  Covid-19 infections are rising in the U.S.—ahead of the autumn months when respiratory illnesses typically surge—as another offshoot of the Omicron variant gains momentum.   The continued evolution of the virus is a reminder that […]

Inflammatory profiles in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals following SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe, a group of researchers determined the impact of vaccination on inflammation levels in individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Dynamics of inflammatory responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection by vaccination status in the USA: a prospective cohort study. Image Credit: Ninc Vienna/Shutterstock.com Background […]

Gut Microbiome’s Surprising Role: Amplifying Risks and Intensifying HIV and EBV Infections

Credit: Dr_Microbe/ iStock Research conducted by the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, has revealed that the gut microbiome can have a significant impact on the acquisition of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) infections as well as on the course of the disease. Reporting in Nature Biotechnology, scientists created a […]

Dog donors needed to help boost blood supply for Las Vegas emergency vet clinic

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — You’ve probably heard about blood shortages when it comes to humans, but there is also a need for donated blood for our furry friends. The blood bank at Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is in need of dog donors to replenish its blood supply. The blood is needed for emergency care […]

LA Times Today: ‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ is an unanswerable question

Aug. 10, 2023 7:44 AM PT During the spring of 1970, the band Blood, Sweat & Tears was one of the most popular groups in the world before they embarked on a U.S. State Department sponsored tour, performing in communist countries. Now, the new documentary, “What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?” tells […]

Three upcoming blood drives in Chickasha next week

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Lives depend on blood donations at all times. Help stabilize the blood supply this summer by giving blood with Our Blood Institute.   There are three blood drives that will take place in Chickasha next week.  On Aug. 14, Our […]