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Israel, a world leader in coronavirus vaccinations, reported its highest daily infection rate in three months as it scrambles to contain the spread of the new delta variant. Authorities are racing to vaccinate children and are considering tighter travel restrictions at the country’s main airport. The Health Ministry on Thursday reported 307 new cases on

Late last year, I asked: is it safe to have more than one type of COVID-19 vaccine? A trial has now addressed that question, as well as what effect combining different vaccine types has on immunity. Most COVID-19 vaccines require two doses, and the usual strategy is to give people the same vaccine type for

Volunteer surgeons and students take part every year in medical-surgical mission Medipinas, to perform free operations for patients with no resources in the Santa Maria Josefa Hospital Foundation of Iriga City, in the Philippines. In order to improve the monitoring of operations and to prevent infections in the surgical wounds of these patients, the Medipinas

What is keratosis pilaris? Dermatologist says this £10 cream will treat dry and bumpy ‘chicken skin’ at home – and thousands of shoppers agree Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Almost

Five warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Rheumatoid arthritis

Malaria vaccine that uses live parasites provides 100% protection against a wide range of strains when given alongside 86p pills A vaccine combined with chloroquine gave 100% protection against the disease The US scientists behind the study said the level of protection is ‘unprecedented’ The cheap antimalarial drug was previously touted as a Covid treatment  A

This Morning: Dr Helen gives advice on mixing painkillers When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any

LONDON — Calvin Klein is launching its first stand-alone men’s fragrance in nearly 10 years, and it’s suited to these topsy-turvy times. Called Defy, it is aimed at Millennial males, many of whom are feeling introspective, vulnerable and fearful of failure, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the project was in development well before COVID-19 hit,

Coronavirus: Dr Nighat Arif discusses benefits of vitamins When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.

(Reuters Health) – With Black children under age 12 experiencing twice the level of suicide as white peers, and the gap between older Black and white youth narrowing, psychologists from Indiana University call for clinicians to address the issue in a Viewpoint article published in JAMA Pediatrics. The authors focus on three areas in which

Jeremy Vine: Myskow clashes with Turner over vaccine When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.

A new Finnish study shows that 180 health care workers who had received two doses of the Pfizer and Biontech vaccine have very good antibody responses against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The immune response was as strong against the alpha variant (formerly the UK variant) but was somewhat decreased against the beta variant (formerly the South

Hypertension is a chronic disease that can lead to serious health problems. Patients with arterial hypertension are required to measure their blood pressure at home, which can have some drawbacks, such as forgetting to checkitor recordingthe values, errors in writing downthe figures,the inability to immediately notify health care staff about out-of-range blood pressure values, etc.

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(Reuters) – The number of Indonesian children contracting the coronavirus has almost tripled since May, with infant deaths from COVID-19 rising sharply as the country suffers its most severe wave of infections so far, a senior paediatrician said on Wednesday.FILE PHOTO: Elementary school students wearing face masks and face shields attend class, as schools reopen

The thought of moving into a new apartment may be thrilling enough as we’re about to open a new chapter in our lives. It serves as a milestone in our lives since moving in means we’re independent enough to live on our own. We cannot wait to relish in the freedom and control we’ll have

Olympic track medallist, and World, National and Commonwealth track champion, Annette Edmondson is a force to be reckoned with in the cycling world. Yet it was never an easy road for the Adelaide-born Aussie – ever since she started cycling at the age of 12, asthma has been a prevalent factor in her life. “The

While researchers still have much to learn about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccines, a new study offers potentially good news for those who’ve been vaccinated with the Pfizer and Moderna’s versions. The study, published in the journal Nature, suggests that these two vaccines produce persistent immunity, meaning those who’ve received them could be protected for years —

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An Ohio-based health system began notifying patients this past week that a former employee may have inappropriately accessed their private records.   Aultman Health Foundation, which is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, said that the former employee could have snooped on patient data for more than a decade, according to the Daily Record.   “Upon discovering