Plenty Of Reasons To Be Cheerful At The End Of 2021
Doom and gloom may seem the order of the day as 2021 comes to a close, but this year bought plenty of things to celebrate.
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COVID Pandemic May Be Nearing End, Suggest Experts
Because Omicron is very infectious and not aggressive in causing serious illness, it may lead to natural herd immunity.
Israel Prepares For Fourth Vaccination Round
Citizens over 60 and medical personnel will soon get a fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the face of Omicron wave.
Life’s A Gas: How Boosting Oxygen Intake Can Beat Depression
Breathing air with added oxygen overnight for a month seems to improve depressive symptoms, says new study.
Just Jabulous: Booster Shot Will Increase Immunity To Omicron
Two vaccination jabs offer little help, but a third boosts protection against the new COVID variant a hundredfold.
Pfizer Booster Cuts COVID Deaths 90 Percent In People Over 50, Study Says
Israeli study finds that a third dose five months after the initial two doses dramatically reduces risk of death from the virus.
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What We Know About Omicron And How To Avoid Getting It
Experts explain what is known about the new variant, how the vaccines may fare against it, and why this isn’t the final mutation.
COVID-19 In Late Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Fetal Death
Study shows the coronavirus damages the placenta as it passes from mother to baby.
New Miracle Drug Saves 94 Percent Of Desperately Ill COVID Patients In Trial
Astonishing 47 out of 50 cure rate and treatment cut hospitalization time in half, says study.