COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick
The U. S. Department of Education has revealed plans to resume wage garnishment for up to 5 million student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments. This move comes as a significant shift from the temporary relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting the week of January 7
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One unexpected side effect was a drop in indoor falls leading to hip and femur fractures among older adults in South Korea. This was likely due to social distancing rules. Social distancing meant people stayed home more. They went out less o
Researchers recently revisited a study on ivermectin's potential in treating mild COVID-19 symptoms. The focus was on a special nasal spray form of the drug. This form is designed to stick to the inside of the nose. The goal was to see if it could help with upper respiratory issues. The study looke
COVID-19 is still around, and it's still a big deal. Health experts are urging people to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot. This updated booster is designed to protect against the ever-changing virus. It's not just about avoiding getting sick right now. It's also about preventing long-term health
China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C
Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si
Ivermectin, a drug known for fighting parasites, has been a hot topic in the fight against Covid-19. Some people believe it can lower the risk of death from the virus. Two recent studies looked at the same group of clinical trials and used similar statistical methods. Surprisingly, they came to diff
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people talked a lot about drugs on Twitter. Some of these drugs were approved by the FDA, while others were not. A study looked at over 600, 000 tweets to see what people thought about these drugs. The study found that Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin were talked abou
A bowling alley owner in Milford is in hot water. David Breen, who runs the "Pinz" bowling alley, is accused of taking over $1. 2 million meant for his business and using it for personal luxuries. This money was part of the COVID-19 relief funds, specifically the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (E
