New data show that protection from both doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine decreases slightly over time, but that a third dose significantly boosts levels of antibodies against several variants of the virus, including the highly contagious Delta variant that’s
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Why lockdown in Africa does not work as a first COVID-19 pandemic response
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In an African pandemic it is more productive to consider lockdowns after using other non-medical measures first, especially in countries with high levels of poverty and corruption, says Prof. Nicholas Ngepah, a Professor of Economics at
Advancing breast, ovarian cancer research with cryo-electron microscopy
Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of Health Using advanced imaging technology, Mayo Clinic scientists have provided an unprecedented understanding of the BRCA1-BARD1 protein complex, which is often mutated in patients with breast or ovarian cancer. Their paper,
Want to vaccinate more Americans? Get top Republicans to endorse vaccines
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As COVID caseloads rise dramatically around the country—particularly in many red states—some top Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, started coming out last week in support of Americans getting vaccinated. Such endorsements could help
Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it’s normal. When you finally decide to visit a doctor, they don’t take you seriously. This is the experience of
Have A Seasonal Flu? Soothe Your Throat With These Homemade Cough Drops
We all love when the rainy season arrives; after all, the hot winds finally subside, and we can feel the cold breeze on our faces. But with this changing season also comes flu, cough, cold and fever which are quite
Leftover Recipe Ideas: 5 Delicious Left-Over Rice Recipes
When the mid-week blues hit hard and you don’t have the energy to juggle work and personal life – all you can wish for is a warm plate of home-cooked meal waiting for you at the end of the day.
Harsh Goenka Shares Video Of Mumbai’s Street Food Vendors, Calls It ‘Ironic’
Mumbai’s street food is considered to be one of the most popular ones in India. Recently, a Twitter user had started a heated-up debate when she claimed that Mumbai street food is the best. From Vada Pav to Misal Pav,
Low-Glycemic Diet: 5 Low GI Recipes For Healthy And Wholesome Meal
Let’s start with what the glycemic index is. In simple words, it is a ranking that measures how quickly carbohydrate causes a rise in blood sugar. According to Kanika Malhotra, Senior Nutritionist, HealthCare at HOME (HCAH), “GI depends on whether
Manish Malhotra Enjoys Indian Thali With This B-Town Actress. Can You Guess?
Bollywood’s favourite fashion designer, Manish Malhotra, has been seen hanging out with a new batch of Bollywood youngsters ever since his directorial debut was announced. The seasoned designer has dressed all of Bollywood icons, from Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi