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HV.1, the new Covid variant derived from XBB, has been slowly increasing in Covid infections since August from 1% to 22%. Experts state that the new Covid booster can offer cross protection. However, only around 4% of the population has received the vaccine, and experts anticipate low vaccination…

Leqembi, an Alzheimer's disease drug that slows down the progression of the disease, was shown to have promising results in a shot form rather than intravenous infusions. The main reasoning behind the shot form of Leqembi is because not many people would have access to IV infusion sites. However,…

Ice shelves, shelves of ice connected to glaciers that float above water, are super important for preventing glaciers from breaking off. A study published by Nature was able to show the effect of greenhouse gas emissions on melting west Antarctic ice shelves. The researchers found that sea levels…

The first case of dengue virus that is not associated with travelling has been detected in California. This virus route of infection is through mosquito bites, and it includes fever-like symptoms as well as excessive bodily pain, bleeding, and rashes. It is not contagious through humans, but is…

Candida auris, a fungal yeast that affects mostly those with compromised immune systems, was shown to have drastically increased over recent years, especially in the state of New York, New Jersey, and parts of Canada. C. auris is considered multidrug resistant, meaning some of its strains aren't…

Researchers were able to utilize machine-learning and artificial intelligence to find molecules that were able to act as an antibiotic to pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii. This specific pathogen impacts people with weakened immune systems, and can take over hospital settings, according to the CDC.…

Pfizer's recent phase 2 clinical study using their new oral weight loss drug showed promising results and can be comparable to that of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic injections, which have showed prominent results in many obese and diabetic patients. The new pill works by triggering insulin release in the…

Naegleria fowleri is a "brain-eating" amoeba that lives in warm fresh water lakes, soil, and sometimes even heaters or pipes. There have been recent reports of hospitalized patients who have been to these warm lakes having headaches, light sensitivity, and nausea. Ohio health officials hint at…

The FDA voted to approve Pfizer's recent RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine that would protect against neonates by vaccinating their mothers while pregnant. GSK has also recently approved an RSV vaccine (but for older adults). Pfizer states the shot should be administered from 24 to 36 weeks…

In the Arctic, scientists recently discovered a microbe that can feed on certain plastic materials. These microbes are different from plastic-digesting microbes that have already been discovered as those already discovered require hotter environments, which can require energy. However, these…

According to the CDC, 13 people have been infected with salmonella as a result of  consuming Gold Medal flour, resulting in General Mills recalling various flour products as of last week. General Mills spokesperson Mollie Wulf states that baking or cooking the foods that used this flour would have…

The FDA approved Arexvy, an RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine made by GSK approved for adults 60 years or older, which is the first RSV vaccine after 60 years. Dr. Peter Marks of the FDA states that this vaccine is especially important for older RSV patients because of underlying health…

One of the newer Omicron variants, XBB.1.16, has been plaguing India. On Wednesday, the country experienced an increase of approximately 8,000 cases. The IMA, or Indian Medical Association, blames the lack of use of masks and social distancing. As a result, many hospitals have been conducting mock…

FAAX, or fentanyl-adultered or -associated xylazine, has been found to be linked to many opioid-involved deaths throughout 2020 and 2021. Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer, and its effects in humans are intense and dangerous. Combined with fentanyl, the drug can cause serious skin conditions as…