Disordered lipid nanoparticles enhance RNA delivery efficiency
The tiny fatty capsules that delivered COVID-19 mRNA vaccines into billions of arms may work better when they’re…
COVID and flu vaccination rates during pregnancy remain low in Norway
A study of over 50,000 pregnant women in Norway during the 2023/24 influenza season found that only 29.9%…
New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections
A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu…
Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering…
Home remedies can help ease cold symptoms
If you’re feeling sick with a cold this winter but don’t feel sick enough to go to the…
COVID vaccination during pregnancy not associated with neurodevelopmental problems in children
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers received the vaccine immediately before or during…
South Carolina’s measles milestone is everyone’s problem
A fast-moving measles outbreak in South Carolina reached a grim milestone recently: It is now the biggest outbreak…
Study reveals COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on surviving cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer…
Study links paid sick leave to lower infection risk
Home service workers-those who provide care, inspections, or repairs inside private homes-can often lack paid sick leave, making…
Religious faith linked to lower psychological distress during Covid-19 lockdown
Two Cambridge-led studies suggest that the psychological distress caused by lockdowns (UK) and experience of infection (US) was…
Over-the-counter ivermectin sales proposed in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia state lawmaker wants to allow over-the-counter sales of a drug…