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Heart Inflammation Risk Post-Covid Vaccine?

A recent meta-study conducted in Scandinavia has investigated whether mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 are associated with an increased risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. According to

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Biontech booster’s Omikron protection wanes

The effectiveness of the Biontech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine decreases significantly just a few months after a booster shot, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente. The

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SARS-CoV-2 Breath Test Approved in USA

The FDA has approved a new device that can detect a SARS-CoV-2 infection through a person’s breath with high accuracy. The COVID-19 Breathalyzer, developed by

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Boosted individuals less contagious with Omicron

Boosters not only protect individuals from severe illness, but also reduce the risk of transmission during breakthrough infections, according to a study by researchers at

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Double Infection: Flu and COVID-19

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that patients who are hospitalized with both the flu and COVID-19 are at a significantly

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Mild and Short Side Effects of Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines

A recent study conducted in the United States has found that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines typically only cause mild and short-term side effects. The need for

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Loneliness: A Serious Health Issue

Loneliness is a serious health problem in many countries, and combating it should be a political priority. Researchers at the University of Sydney have conducted

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COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Long-COVID Risk

A new study from the University of Oxford has found that the risk of developing Long-Covid symptoms is significantly lower in individuals who have received

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Safe Second Covid Vaccine After Allergic Reaction

A Covid-19 second dose is safe for individuals who experienced a severe allergic reaction during their first vaccination, according to a meta-analysis conducted by McMaster

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Seeking Volunteers for Inhaled Covid-19 Vaccine

German scientists have developed a Covid-19 vaccine that can be inhaled instead of injected. The vaccine is designed to deliver the active ingredient directly to