BERLIN, Germany — Long COVID continues to be a dire issue for many. In a recent study, German researchers found that individuals who continue to experience severe fatigue six months after a COVID-19 infection may remain physically impaired for up to 20 months afterward. This prolonged impairment is particularly evident in those who develop myalgic […]

Southern police are pulling their weight in a national effort to hit roadside breath-testing targets. Officers carried out 222,860 screening tests in Otago and Southland in the 12 months to June 30, up 55% on the year before. The numbers have been bolstered by the re-establishment of three specialist driving impairment teams disbanded in 2016. […]

Lead formulations evaluated in the Phase 1/2 study demonstrated robust immune responses to influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 strains Safety profile of the mRNA-based combination vaccine candidates consistent with the companies’ COVID-19 vaccine The companies plan to start a pivotal Phase 3 trial in the coming months NEW YORK & MAINZ, GERMANY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pfizer […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde just visited the scene of one of the bleakest moments in the euro’s history, and managed to avoid creating another one for now. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Craig Stirling, Alice Gledhill and Alice Atkins Published Oct 26, 2023 • 4 minute read 3pegg7eia}63eqqehhkgq72v_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg […]

“In order to improve the care and quality of life for those who experience long-term neurological symptoms after COVID-19, we need to understand the underlying causes of post-COVID condition,” senior author Magnus Gisslen, MD, PhD, of the University of Gothenburg, said in the release. “This study provides new insights into the condition, and can thus […]

Dozens of people from frontline climate communities across the South joined Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) at the White House to urge President Biden to stop the expansion of the biomass industry. According to Khanna, international biomass companies are clearcutting forests and building highly polluting wood pellet mills in small, predominantly lower-income communities of color across […]

In Ghana, a growing menace lurks in the air, imperilling the most susceptible members of the population—children and the elderly. This silent and invisible adversary, air pollution, has raised alarms among health experts who urge both the government and citizens to take immediate action. Accra, a bustling hub in West Africa and one of the […]

Dozens of health clinics across the country are selling unauthorized stem cell treatments purported to prevent and treat the side effects of COVID-19. Thirty-eight businesses serving around 60 clinics in the United States, Mexico, and elsewhere are providing stem cell treatments and exosome therapies, most of which also claim to treat Long Covid, according to […]

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A publication in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology led by researchers from King’s College London has, for the first time, revealed important information on the role of mRNA regulating proteins in asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that people experience. It affects over 5 […]

“Doxa Pharma’s recent survey on COPD has shown that attention to respiratory diseases has increased. This phenomenon can probably be attributed to the fact that during the Covid pandemic the symptoms and alterations to pay attention to were focused on the respiratory system. This situation has brought the respiratory problem to receive greater attention, even […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as the name implies, is a chronic lung disorder that restricts the outflow of air leading to breathing difficulties. It is a debilitating disease that gradually reduces the quality of life if not managed properly. It includes two subtypes namely; emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD Symptoms Emphysema involves abnormal enlargement […]

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study (NCT05596734) evaluating the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of mRNA-based combination vaccine candidates for influenza and COVID-19 among healthy adults 18 to 64 years of age. In the clinical trial, the vaccine candidates were compared to a […]

Yoga To Get Relief From Air Pollution: Every year during the festive season, the national capital chokes to dripping air quality and increasing air pollution. This time, Delhiites are experiencing a worsening air quality index (AQI) which is resulting in breathing problems, asthma, cough, cold and many other health conditions. Air pollution poses several threats […]

News The NDIA is running online information sessions throughout November to help GPs navigate changes to the early childhood approach. The NDIS’s early childhood approach has been expanded to include children under nine. This week’s In Practice also includes an opportunity to help shape child mental health planning and […]

Like breathing through a straw. That’s how Janice Namiesniowski describes her daily struggle for air since developing asthma in her early 30s. Now 63, Namiesniowski, a retiree living in Ottawa’s Orléans neighbourhood with her husband Conrad, has been managing her condition with a series of corticosteroid inhalers, but her lung capacity — first measured at 30 per […]

A new publication in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology led by researchers from King’s has revealed important information on the role of mRNA regulating proteins in asthma for the first time. Asthma is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that people experience. It affects over 5 million people in the UK […]

Image Source : FREEPIK Protect your kids from air pollution (Representational image) Air pollution: Deteriorating Delhi-NCR air quality, due to changing weather patterns and stubble burning has left citizens worried. The polluted air is not only impacting adult’s health but also posing a significant health risk to a child’s well-being. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can […]

Respiratory issues can be managed through some lifestyle changes.(Image: Shutterstock) A healthy and balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins is the most important element to keep your lungs healthy. There are times when you are short of breath, especially at night for several reasons. There are various causes that affect […]

A Deep Dive Into This COVID-19 and Long COVID Symptom Dizziness is a neurological symptom of COVID-19 that occurs as an early or initial symptom of the disease. It sometimes occurs with vertigo, a feeling your surroundings are spinning. Both dizziness and vertigo can present in people with long COVID. COVID-19 leads to dizziness for […]

A Long Covid patient in the waiting room of at a doctor’s office in New York City The term “Long Covid” has been in the news even over the past month than in prior months as researchers published studies that suggest reasonably definitive diagnosis of the condition might be attainable. Long Covid, a cognate that […]

















