Pfizer-BioNTech today reported the first, early results of studies examining how well their vaccine protects against the fast-spreading Omicron variant. The companies say that adding a booster to the two-dose vaccine regimen neutralizes the Omicron variant in lab studies. In a press release, the companies noted that while two doses of their COVID-19 vaccine show … Read more
The House’s effort to help the poor in 12 states afford health-care plans faces an uncertain fate in Senate. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein
The company’s finding is based on only a small study of blood samples in a laboratory, but others are sure to follow. View original article Contributor: Sharon LaFraniere
Lawyers must now agree on a set of jury instructions before closing arguments begin on Dec. 16. View original article Contributor: Erin Griffith
The latest Global Health Security Index finds that no country is positioned well to respond to outbreaks. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes
The COVID-19 vaccination programme relies on many teams, individuals and organisations, from the scientists who developed the vaccines through to the volunteers who have signed up to support the programme and the NHS staff on the front line. The success of the programme has been critical for the nation’s health security. The UKHSA has worked … Read more
Last month, a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 infection named Omicron was identified and countries around the world are taking action to identify cases and outbreaks and control the spread while we learn more. All viruses naturally change and evolve over time, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, is no … Read more
Lawyers must now agree on a set of jury instructions before closing arguments begin on Dec. 16. View original article Contributor: Erin Griffith
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Scientists who injected idle mice with blood from athletic mice found improvements in learning and memory. The findings could have implications for Alzheimer’s research and beyond. View original article Contributor: Pam Belluck