The Delta variant is causing a concerning surge in Covid-19 cases around the world, but one hopeful sign is that it has also prompted the fastest rate of new vaccinations in the US in weeks. According to vaccine provider Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, vaccination rates rose by … [Read more...] about US reports highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in weeks
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Study suggests eating healthy makes vaccines more effective
As you may have heard, the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in America has been slow. But if you are one of the fortunate ones to have gotten vaccinated or plan to get vaccinated soon, then you might want to read the results from a new study out of Ohio State University. In … [Read more...] about Study suggests eating healthy makes vaccines more effective
New skin cancer vaccine could prevent melanoma from coming back
If caught early, the highly-aggressive form of skin cancer known as melanoma is highly curable, with a 5-year survival rate of 92 percent. There is always a risk of it coming back, but that risk could be massively reduced thanks to a new skin cancer vaccine. The vaccine was … [Read more...] about New skin cancer vaccine could prevent melanoma from coming back
Eighth-grader wins $25k prize for her work on a potential COVID-19 cure
Scientists working on a cure for COVID-19 have recently been delighted by the contributions of a 14-year-old girl from Frisco, Texas, who made a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to the virus. Anika Chebrolu, an eighth-grader, was recently awarded the 2020 3M … [Read more...] about Eighth-grader wins $25k prize for her work on a potential COVID-19 cure
Why it’s extra important to get your flu shot this year
In the northern hemisphere, flu season peaks from December to February with 40 million to 50 million Americans contracting the virus on average. This year, because of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. You might ask, I’m not leaving my house or … [Read more...] about Why it’s extra important to get your flu shot this year