The US is seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the South Central region. States like Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas are reporting a 15% positivity rate. This might not show the full picture, though. Many people are using at-home tests or ignoring mild symptoms, so the
COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Covid-19 isn't just a respiratory illness; it can also speed up the aging of your blood vessels. This process, known as vascular aging, makes blood vessels stiff and less effective at carrying oxygen. Normally, this happens as we get older, but Covid can fast-track it, even in mild cases. A recent
People often see things differently. What one person views as a sensible action, another might see as a sign of something much bigger. This idea is at the heart of a recent exploration into how symbols influence our perceptions and beliefs. Researchers dug into how people's views on COVID-19 measur
In the battle against COVID-19, math is playing a crucial role. Researchers are using something called topological indices to study the molecular structures of antiviral drugs. These indices are like numerical fingerprints that can tell us a lot about a drug's properties. Graph theory, a branch of
People's thoughts about vaccines and their past experiences with them can greatly influence how they feel about new vaccines. A recent study looked at how beliefs in vaccine conspiracies affect the willingness to get the dengue vaccine, especially considering the side effects people had from the COV
Africa's dependence on foreign medicines is a big problem. This issue started during colonial times and got worse later on. Many African countries used to make their own medicines, but things changed. The government-run drug factories were closed. Also, rules about patents made it hard for Africa to
