covid-19

After 6 women were found to have symptoms of blood clotting after their Johnson & Johnson vaccination, the CDC has called for a pause on the delivery of this vaccine. Dr. Leana Wen, who has taken the J&J vaccine herself, tells the public not to worry for those who have already taken this…

Many are hopeful to return to "normal" life this coming fall, especially since the eligibility for vaccines are opening up to the general adult population on April 15th. Yet, COVID-19 variants are on the rise and many are fearing the vaccine will not be enough. Thus, a global strategy of "maximum…

With the rising number of people registering for the vaccine, stocks eventually run low and many people are unable to get their second dose of the Pfizer or the Modern vaccine "in time". Many appointments have been cancelled due to lack of supplies, spiking a fear in those due for a 2nd dose.   The…

A new vaccine for COVID-19, NDV-HXP-S is entering clinical trials in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam and could potentially change how the world fights the pandemic. It is widely expected to be easier to make and create more potent antibodies than the current generation of vaccines. The new…

Two ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccines, polyethylene glycol and polysorbate 80 have been suggested as possible culprits in anaphylactic reactions. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna use polyethylene glycol in their vaccines as a protective coating for messenger RNA. Polysorbate 80 is ubiquitous in a…

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has established that there is a link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots. The agency maintains its guidelines, allowing the vaccine to be distributed as the benefits outweigh the risks. However, some European countries are restricting the…

Even as vaccinations become available to those 16 and up, children remain unvaccinated. However, exciting new details are on the way. On March 31st, Pfizer announced that its COVID vaccine is 100% effective at preventing symptoms for children ages 12-15. Meanwhile, Moderna is currently in clinical…

The small village of Gosol, located on the Spain’s side of the Pyrenees Mountains, has spent decades trying to get people to populate its town. With the school on the verge of closing in 2020, the mayor had begged others to come or else the town would disappear. If it weren’t for the Covid-19…

In studies covering 17 countries, it fond that the number of maternal deaths and stillbirths increased by almost one-third, and the number of ectopic pregnancies increased sixfold from January 2020 to January 2021. These negative outcomes had greater significance in low and middle income countries.…

This article focuses on how herd immunity percentages can change and “come and go”. First, they note how currently children under the age of 16 years old are unable to take the vaccine, which is about 25% of the population. Fauci states that children will have to wait for their vaccines until…

Many patients recovering from COVID-19 have expressed concerns about lingering neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, dizziness, and headaches. It is crucial to check in with a physician or primary care clinician to confirm that there are no underlying issues that may further affect your health.…

It is difficult to determine the long lasting effects of COVID-19 since it is still a new disease the world is trying to fight against. Yet, new studies have shown evidence of long-term neurological effects, such as dementia, Alzheimer's (a form of dementia), and other milder mental health…

Since the onset of the pandemic, it has been widely reported that men got hit harder by coronavirus than women did. Men have almost three times the odds of requiring intensive-care treatment for COVID-19 than women and 1.4 times the odds of dying from the disease. However, women may have a harder…

As researchers dive into resolving the mystery of lingering COVID-19 symptoms, more and more people suffering from long-haul COVID-19 are reporting significant improvements after receiving vaccinations. If long-haulers are suffering from immune systems that went awry and never reset, why would…