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Nasal Vaccines Could Help Stop COVID-19 From Spreading—If Scientists Can Get Them Right

When SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infiltrates the body, it typically enters through the nose or mouth, then takes root and begins replicating. But what if it could never get a foothold in the upper airways and stopped by just inhaling a few drops of liquid or mist beforehand? That’s the idea behind nasal COVID-19 vaccines, which are meant to prevent infection by blocking the virus at its point of entry.

A Cancer-Killing Virus Injected Into A Human For The First Time

An experimental cancer-killing virus has been administered to a human patient for the first time, with hopes the testing will ultimately reveal evidence of a new means of successfully fighting cancer tumors in people’s bodies. The drug candidate, called CF33-hNIS (aka Vaxinia), is what’s called an oncolytic virus, a genetically modified virus designed to selectively infect and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.

MonkeyPox: Everything You Should Know About It Before It’s Too Late

Nine people have died in Congo while Nigeria has recorded its first death from the latest MonkeyPox outbreak this year, even as at least 23 countries continue to grapple with the sudden spread of the disease. In its statement on Sunday, the World Health Organization said that the MonkeyPox virus has been spread to 23 non-endemic countries now, and there has so far been a cumulative total of 257 laboratory-confirmed cases and around 120 suspected cases.

Monkeypox Outbreak Spreads In The US & Europe

If you thought the COVID-19 outbreak was over and now it’s time to relax about health safety measure, think again. A new virus called the Monkeypox is spreading rapidly through the US, Europe, and Australia.

California Going Back To Mask Mandate Again

A new rise of COVID cases and hospitalizations prompted 12 Bay Area health authorities to suggest that people wear masks indoors on Friday.

COVID-19 Cases Go Up As New Variant Is Found

According to The New York Times, a coronavirus subvariant known as omicron BA.2.12.1, which was initially discovered in upstate New York, is likely to become the dominant strain in the United States in the coming weeks as coronavirus cases rise across the country.

Mental Health App BetterHealth Leaking Private Data

According to a new analysis issued by Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included buyer’s guide, hundreds of mental health apps on the market contain some disturbing information about capitalizing and leaking client data.

Health Experts Say, Salt Is Not Bad For You

We’ve been debating whether salt is genuinely “bad” for our health for years. Many individuals are unsure about the differences between salt and sodium and if they are the same thing.

The US Moves To Make Marijuana Legal

The House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would make marijuana legal throughout the United States, removing criminal penalties for those who produce, distribute, or possess the drug.

Spilt Drink kicks Up A Fight And Leads To Deadly Shooting

A shooting outside a downtown Norfolk restaurant and bar over the weekend resulted from an argument over a spilled drink, according to Norfolk’s police chief.

France Lifts COVID-19 Rules On Unvaccinated, Mask Wearing

A number of COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in France on Monday, removing the need for face masks in most settings and letting people who aren’t

Face Of Sweden’s Debated Virus Strategy Gets WHO Vaccine Job

A well-respected epidemiologist who was considered the architect of Sweden’s pandemic approach, which avoided lockdowns but caused the Scandinavian country to earn one of the

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