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New muscles found in human jaw

A previously unknown layer of muscle has been discovered in the masseter muscle, which contributes to the stabilization of the jaw. The human anatomy is

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Delta Variant Transmitted Equally by Vaccinated and Unvaccinated

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has found that the transmission

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Novavax’s Protein Vaccine Approved

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Novavax’s protein vaccine, which contains an artificial version of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the

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New Antibacterial Molecule Group Discovered

A breakthrough discovery by scientists at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the University of Bonn could lead to the development of new antibiotics to

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Double Heart Attack Risk from Cannabis

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack A recent study conducted by the University of Toronto has found that cannabis use significantly increases

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FFP2 Masks Proven Highly Protective

A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization has found that FFP2 and KN95 masks can reduce the risk of infection

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Coronamedicine Nirmatrelvir Prevents Hospitalizations

Pfizer’s Nirmatrelvir, a protease inhibitor, has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization in people with risk factors for severe Covid-19 by up to

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20% Excess Mortality in Germany

In November 2021, Germany experienced a 20% increase in mortality rates compared to previous years. While deaths related to COVID-19 can partially explain this surge,

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Powerful Nerve Toxin Treats Muscle Atrophy

A new study conducted by scientists at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) has found that the potent nerve toxin, Tetanus Toxin (TeNT), could limit

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Paxlovid: Highly Effective COVID Medication

Pfizer’s combination drug, Paxlovid, has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 89% in high-risk COVID-19 patients. The drug is expected