Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid for the second time, leading to multiple rounds of tests on President Joe Biden, who continues to test negative. As a precautionary measure, the president will wear a mask indoors. This serves as a reminder that the virus can still disrupt people’s lives, although it is no longer …
A strain of bird flu spreading in China has raised concerns among experts due to its potential to cause a pandemic. Known as H3N8, this particular strain differs from the H5N1 strain, which has already been identified as having pandemic potential in humans. The H3N8 strain has fueled fears of a new bird flu outbreak …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced on Tuesday that it has granted approval to an updated COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech specifically targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. This vaccine, marketed under the brand name Comirnaty, is authorized for individuals aged 6 months …
Pirola, the newly discovered Covid variant known as the ‘real deal’ among experts, may not be as dangerous as initially believed, according to new data. A US lab found that individuals who had previously been infected with Covid or had received a vaccine had a similar level of immunity to other Omicron variants. While this …
Experts have issued a warning that Pirola, a variant of the Covid virus, is likely to become dominant in Britain. This particular strain, scientifically known as BA.2.86, has seen a surge in cases, with infections almost doubling to over 90,000 in just a month. Scientists believe that Pirola’s extensive collection of mutations, numbering over 35, …
By Kate Pickles, Health Editor for The Daily Mail Updated: 17:37 BST, 4 September 2023 New research shows that children with a high body mass index are more likely to experience depression. The impact is greatest when children are overweight between the ages of 12 and 16, with symptoms including low mood and exhaustion continuing …
A California mother’s battle with cancer reveals a heartbreaking story of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Ashley, a 35-year-old woman, experienced seemingly minor symptoms such as difficulty swallowing and a dry throat in 2020. However, doctors dismissed her concerns, attributing them to anxiety and advising her to seek therapy. Little did they know that Ashley was …
A nationwide social experiment, prompted by the legalization of marijuana, has yielded some unexpected results. Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington first legalized marijuana, there has been a domino effect, with nearly 40 states now lifting restrictions on its use. The Biden administration is even considering demoting marijuana from its current Schedule I status to …
Adrian Taylor, a 54-year-old supply chain consultant, received devastating news last year. He was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and given a prognosis that left him with little hope of survival. However, a clinical trial for a groundbreaking cancer vaccine changed everything for him. Now, Adrian says he’s not dying of cancer, but living with …
Parents in Utah are being advised to take precautions and keep their children away from bats following recent reports of rabies cases in the state. Two bats were diagnosed with the fatal disease in the Salt Lake City area last week. One was found at a local skate park and the other on a residential …