Category: Health Crisis
Canadian Study Shows That the Delta Variant Is 133% More Deadly than the Original Virus
According to a large-scale Canadian study, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is 133% more deadly than the original one. Although vaccines remain effective in preventing severe forms of …
Global Warming Is Speeding up Because Earth Is Getting Darker
Earth, like all planets in the solar system, reflects a portion of the sun’s light. A portion that scientists say is getting smaller and smaller. Our planet is getting …Researchers Use Stem Cells’ Secretions to Treat Wounds Infected By Resistant Bacteria
It’s a promising new stem cell treatment against infection by the superbug MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) that a team at Cornell University’s Baker Institute for Animal Health describes in …
Is the Immune Response Stronger after Vaccination or after Natural Infection?
Natural Covid-19 infection elicits a different type of immunity than the vaccine, with the vaccines appearing to be more effective in protecting against reinfection. How can the superiority of …Are Messenger RNA Vaccines Really Better Than all the Other Types?
Key Takeaways: mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) emerged rapidly during the pandemic with ~95% efficacy, overshadowing traditional options like AstraZeneca. Companies like Sanofi are testing mRNA for flu, HIV, and …
Vaccination Rates below 90% Could Paradoxically Promote the Emergence of Resistant Variants
As the number of vaccinated people increases, the competitive advantage of resistant strains increases. According to a new study, the risk is at its highest when vaccination coverage reaches …
Darapladib and Flumatinib Shown to Be Almost 100% Effective against SARS-CoV2 in Israeli Study
Three existing drugs that were repurposed for the fight against SARS-CoV-2 by Israeli scientists have been shown in the laboratory to be almost 100% effective. In addition to vaccines, …Tips on How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Secondhand Smoke
Smoking is a harmful human activity that affects not only smokers but also those around them. If you smoke near non-smokers, the people around you are exposed to the …