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Until recently, scientists believed that the primary cilium—an antenna-like structure found on the surface of most human cells—was largely vestigial and had little bearing on the day-to-day lives of human beings. But more recently, a relatively small number of people have been found to have rare genetic disorders affecting the cilium, characterized by a number […]
COVID-19 vaccines may be slowly rolling out in the U.S. but, as infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has been continually reminding us, that doesn’t mean the pandemic is over. Only a small percentage of the population is vaccinated so far, and new strains of the virus are regularly being discovered. So far, the vaccines […]
More men than women are dying from COVID-19. Many studies suggest that hormones may give women the upper hand. But not all women seem equally protected. Why? Two fourth-year medical students at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine—Chitra Gotluru and Allison Roach—analyzed worldwide data looking for answers. Their findings are published in the March issue […]
In a number of wealthy countries, the number of COVID-19 vaccines ordered vastly exceeds what’s needed, while many poorer countries will have to wait—possibly for years—for vaccines to become widely available. If these rich countries’ orders are fulfilled, what will happen to the excess vaccines? Will they be wasted, traded to the highest bidder, or […]
Should a runny nose be added to the official Coronavirus watch list?GPs write to Chris Whitty about Covid patients presenting with flu symptoms London GP Dr Alex Sohal is one of the doctors who has written to Prof Whitty Medics claim there is evidence that there are more than three Covid symptoms Many doctors say […]
The pandemic’s toll has been staggering. But to UC San Diego’s Natasha Martin, it hasn’t been surprising. Martin, who holds a doctorate in mathematical biology from Oxford University, builds models that predict how various public health measures affect the spread of infectious diseases. It’s a skill set she has used to study the transmission of […]
A bad year for flu can mean tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S. Getting vaccinated can protect you from influenza, but you have to get the shot every year to catch up with the changing virus and to top up the short-lived immunity the vaccine provides. The vaccine’s effectiveness also depends on correct […]
Like mother, like daughter! Sarah Ferguson thinks that her pregnant daughter, Princess Eugenie, will be a “present” mom like she was. Royal Family: Meet the Next Generation “Having not had my own mother around, I’ve always been determined to be a very present mother with my children, and I know Eugenie will be the same […]
WASHINGTON — Even before there was a vaccine, some seasoned doctors and public health experts warned, Cassandra-like, that its distribution would be “a logistical nightmare.” After Week 1 of the rollout, “nightmare” sounds like an apt description. Dozens of states say they didn’t receive nearly the number of promised doses. Pfizer says millions of doses […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for January 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy the kind of lifestyle that allows a person to social distance during a dangerous pandemic. Wealthier people were more likely to engage in “self-protective […]