Drugs and Supplements

World’s first plant-based vaccine approved for use in Canada

The world’s first plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine for adults was recently approved in Canada, presenting immense possibilities in terms of production and efficacy. Known as Covifenz, the two-dose vaccine is the sixth COVID-19 shot to receive regulatory clearance in the country and was jointly developed by Medicago Inc., a biopharma company based in Quebec City, and…

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Is It Safe to Take Melatonin Every Night?

What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone that your body creates on its own. It aids in the regulation of your sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin can also be purchased as an over-the-counter supplement manufactured in a laboratory. Melatonin pills are used by some people to aid with sleep issues such as jet lag and insomnia. Melatonin…

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Doctorless Clinics in Singapore

There are many reasons why someone would avoid clinics or hospitals. It could be out of embarrassment when it comes to stigmatised illnesses such as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). It could be inaccessible. In light of the pandemic, it could also be the desire to stay away from high-risk areas. But, there are now doctorless clinics…

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Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work

The COVID-19 vaccines have received doubt and skepticism. One of the main reasons was how quickly it took to develop them, thus, lacking the time to properly test for side-effects, compared to their other vaccine counterparts. This fallacy is further strengthened with news reports of various deaths and complications that occurred after receiving the vaccine.…

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Key Information You Need to Know About COVID-19 Booster Jabs

There is a lot of speculation floating around the net about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. In order to clear up doubts, we have invited two professionals- Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of infection prevention and Gabor David Kelen, director of the John Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response to explain what booster jabs…

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COVID-19 continues to disrupt essential health services in 90% of countries, finds the World Health Organization

Some signs of recovery seen but a concerted effort is required to restore and strengthen health services A 2nd survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still significant disruptions to healthcare services, as reported by 90% of countries indicating they experienced one or more disruptions…

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How do Vaccines Work?

Vaccines

2020 has been an unforgettable year, largely due to COVID-19 which has transformed the world as we know it. The global response has been a massive one, with efforts led by the World Health Organization and its partners. From tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, distributing vital medical supplies to those in need, they…

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Coronavirus: First two patients injected in UK vaccine trial

It might be a little too early to start celebrating our freedom from the current lockdown. However, the first human trial in Europe of a Covid-19 vaccine has begun in Oxford. Initially, two volunteers were injected and were the first out of more than 800 recruited for the study. The study will have half the…

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Ten tips to reduce risk of infections

Ten tips for reducing your risk of infections With the global spread of COVID-19, people are becoming acutely aware of their own health and susceptibility to infections. Maintaining a strong immune system is key to preventing repeated infections. The good news is that simple lifestyle changes can make a significant difference to your ability to…

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