Australians back stronger regulation on vapes including a ban, study finds Exclusive: Professor says vaping stores need to be shut down for people to realise supply is being regulated The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2024
Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription. AAP · Feb 16, 2024
Measles in all English regions, says UKHSA, as it urges parents to get children jabbed Major outbreak in West Midlands followed by cases all over the country with hundreds of children infected The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024
Fewer people than ever will receive a Covid booster this spring. The UK needs a new strategy This spring those at the highest risk will miss out on the jab. Meanwhile, the government will be throwing away vaccines, says immunologist Sheena Cruickshank The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024
Why is working while sick encouraged? A reversal in the CDC's COVID isolation guidance is "a class issue and it's concerning," advocates say Salon · Feb 15, 2024
WTO fails to reach agreement on providing global access to Covid treatments Years of wrangling have ended in stalemate as campaigners question fairness of system for low and middle-income countries The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
CDC may change COVID guidelines for mild symptoms and no fever Learn about potential changes to COVID-19 isolation guidelines by the CDC. New recommendations may focus on symptoms rather than a set number of days. Stay... Top News · Feb 14, 2024
CDC may relax COVID isolation guidelines, long COVID affects wider population Discover the potential changes to CDC guidelines for COVID isolation and the increasing prevalence of long COVID in various populations, such as pregnant i... Top News · Feb 13, 2024
CDC plans to end five-day Covid isolation guidelines – report People who are fever-free for one day could reportedly return to regular routines, in change that White House has not signed off on The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2024
CDC To Update Covid-19 Isolation Guidance, Aligning With Shifts In Pandemic Landscape CDC may soon allow Covid-19 patients to stop isolation after 24 hours fever-free and improving symptoms. International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024
Possibility of CDC updating COVID isolation guidelines this spring Learn about the potential shift in CDC's COVID isolation guidance, focusing on symptoms rather than set days. Also, discover the prevalence of long COVID i... Top News · Feb 13, 2024
CDC expected to ease COVID isolation guidelines in spring: report The C.D.C. is expected to ease its isolation guidelines, allowing individuals with mild symptoms and no fever to return to work or school after 5 days. Top News · Feb 13, 2024
What is the drug ‘spice’? Five children seriously ill after smoking e-cigs laced with Spice Five teenagers have been hospitalised, with one reportedly put into an induced coma Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024
How much money does the government appropriate to combat the opioid epidemic? Congress has authorized billions in spending to address the opioid crisis. But money authorized isn’t always money spent: $300 million went unused. USAFacts · Feb 12, 2024
Reason · Feb 12, 2024 COVID Vaccine Injuries Deserve a Day in Court Injury claims for COVID vaccines are subject to a different process than other vaccines.
The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024 COVID-19 virus mutated 223 times, will continue to remain like influenza: Health Minister New Delhi: COVID-19 has mutated 223 times, but its variants are not deadly, says Union Health Minister.
Salon · Feb 7, 2024 Are we prepared for "Disease X?" Preparing for unknown new diseases requires a focus on clear and authentic communication worldwide
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 Best vitamins and supplements to take to support your immune system Stop your cold and flu in its tracks
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 I was quite happy on the pill – until the side-effects kicked in Oral contraception involves taking a cocktail of hormones, and hoping for the best. If only there was more research in this area
Salon · Feb 2, 2024 "Zombie" virus fragments linger in COVID A new finding could be the reason why some people have long COVID or die from SARS-CoV-2
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024 When a seriously ill Sydney raver ‘set off alarm bells’, a DJ stepped in to avert a nightmare scenario Medical experts at the HTID festival at Olympic Park realised a dangerous synthetic opioid was circulating and acted fast to save lives
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024 Detection of highly potent opioid in MDMA prompts emergency warnings and renewed calls for pill testing Head of Canberra pill testing venue says nitazenes are a ‘serious problem’, with the risk of overdose ‘extreme’ due to opioid naivety
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024 Vaping ban ‘will help thousands of children avoid pull of nicotine’ Latest data shows that more than 100,000 children in London have vaped
Salon · Jan 26, 2024 Pregnancy and vaccine hesitancy A new study finds COVID infections in unvaccinated mothers triple the risk of breathing problems in infants
Medical Daily · Jan 26, 2024 Should You Put The Toilet Lid Up Or Down While Flushing? Here's What A Study Says The research team examined the spread of viral particles during toilet flushing in both scenarios — while the lids were open and closed. The study was conducted both in household and public toilets.