Health experts have agreed that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causing COVID-19 is mostly transmitted through the air. However, there were concerns, especially early in the pandemic, about it getting tra… [+3838 chars]
A team of researchers from the Netherlands, Germany and the U.S. reports that two drugs show promise in rejuvenating lung epithelial progenitor cells damaged by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … [+2949 chars]
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Ingham County Health Department is teaming up with Michigan State University to host a COVID vaccine clinic at the Breslin Center. The vaccine clinic will be held Mo… [+395 chars]
KAWARTHA LAKES-The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is reporting its first case of influenza for the 2021-2022 flu season in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland … [+1910 chars]
At this point, a whole lot of people have already experienced Omicron. Now BA.2, an extra contagious sub-variant of Omicron, is swiftly traveling the globe. BA.2 has already taken over in both Europ… [+4856 chars]
THUNDER BAY – A respiratory outbreak has been declared at the Hogarth Riverview Manor long-term care home in Thunder Bay The outbreak impacts the Orchid Resident Home Area (5 South) at the Lillie St… [+388 chars]
Lighting the Trail bridge red today and reflecting crimson in the river rolling below, is meant to shine a light on World Tuberculosis Day, symbolizing the disease is “in the red” in terms of progres… [+5045 chars]
If you were unable to speak due to an illness or disability, and you were suddenly given the chance to communicate, what would you say? Would you sing the praises of the doctors who helped you, and t… [+2109 chars]
A pair of new studies detail the role of aspirin in the treatment of COVID-19, one estimating lower rates of in-hospital death and pulmonary embolism in moderately ill patients, and the other showing… [+6316 chars]
Conducted by a team of researchers at University College London (UCL), the study highlighted the urgent need for more care and interventions for older adults with cognitive impairment in the UK. The … [+3080 chars]
A new Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health study confirms that a history of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction in the young and middle-aged. Study: Co… [+7056 chars]
<ul><li>Drug is expected to enter human trials by end of this year.</li><li>Human trials expected to start by third or fourth quarter of 2022.</li><li>Im optimistic this will move forward quickly, sa… [+4016 chars]