Category: Health News

Malaria vaccine that uses live parasites can give 100% protection

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

COVID-19 rising among children as Indonesia crisis grows

(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

How Long Do The Moderna And Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines Last?

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 —

Suicidal crises, mental fatigue: Kids grapple with reentry

After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. Amara Bhatia has overcome her pandemic depression but the teen feels worn down, in a state of “neutralness.” Virginia Shipp is adjusting but says returning to normal “is kind of unnormal for me.’’ After relentless

Third Australian city in lockdown over virus fears

Residents of Perth in Australia’s west woke to a four-day snap lockdown Tuesday, making it the country’s third major city under stay-at-home orders as the contagious Delta variant spreads. Just three positive cases have been diagnosed in Perth since the outbreak was detected but local health officials have long taken a highly cautious approach to

Evidence against physically punishing kids is clear, researchers say

A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases in behavior problems and other poor outcomes over time. The study by an international group of scientists including a researcher from The University of Texas at Austin was published