Researchers identify potential new targets for next-generation COVID-19 vaccines
Peptides encoded by unexplored regions of the SARS-CoV-2 genome provoke strong immune responses compared to other known peptides.
Category: Health
‘Prescription’ to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol
A “prescription” to sit less and move more is the optimal first treatment choice for reducing mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol in...
South America COVID situation turning in ‘wrong direction’: WHO
The WHO voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the COVID-19 situation in South America, warning that outbreaks in the already hard-hit region were once again worsening.
Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids
Sometimes, one simple test can change a life.
Newer methods may boost gene therapy’s use for more diseases
Jordan Janz knew his gamble on an experimental gene therapy for his rare disease might be paying off when he returned to work and a friend...
Sinovac vaccine restores a Brazilian city to near normal
Just one COVID-19 patient is in critical condition at the Dr. Geraldo Cesar Reis clinic in Serrana, a city of almost 46,000 in Sao Paulo state’s...
Study provides new insights on COVID-19 risk in patients receiving dialysis
Many individuals with kidney failure have been unable to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic because they require dialysis treatments in clinics several times a week. New...
WHO narrows in on COVID Delta variant
The WHO said Tuesday that only one strain of the COVID-19 Delta variant first detected in India was now considered “of concern”, while two other strains...
Melbourne extends lockdown as ‘Kappa’ variant spreads
Melbourne was ordered Wednesday to remain in lockdown for another week, as Australian authorities try to stamp out a quick-spreading coronavirus strain they described as an...
Mexico boosts confirmed death toll by 4,272 to 227,840
Mexico announced Tuesday that a clinical review of past deaths has led officials to raise the country’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll by 4,272, to a total...
