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Swimming in Natural Waters versus Swimming in a Swimming Pool

Swimming in Natural Waters versus Swimming in a Swimming Pool

Many may ask themselves whether they should be swimming in natural waters versus swimming in a swimming pool. This question is particularly important as we are heading towards the next summer season. With denser populations there is more river, lake and sea pollution as raw sewage is
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Covid Infection combined with Vaccination Provides best Protection

Covid Infection combined with Vaccination Provides best Protection

New evidence has surfaced showing that Covid infection combined with vaccination provides best protection. Researchers termed this “hybrid immunity”, which is immunity against Covid-19 through a combination of Covid infection as well as vaccination. Researcher measured immunity 1 year
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Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine

Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine

A new vaccine has been approved by the CDC and the FDA, Novavax Covid-19 vaccine. It is a conventional vaccine that includes a coronavirus spike protein mixed with an adjuvant to amplify the immune response. This review discusses it in detail. What is Novavax? Novavax is a biotech com
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Are Booster Vaccines necessary for Covid-19 Prevention

Are Booster Vaccines necessary for Covid-19 Prevention

As the Delta variant is galloping through the US, the question comes up “are booster vaccines necessary for Covid-19 prevention”. The CDC ruled in the week of August 9, 2021 that immunocompromised people should receive a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The Gamma globulin
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Natural Immune-boosting STING Protein Against Cancer

Natural Immune-boosting STING Protein Against Cancer

Researchers have detected a natural immune-boosting STING protein against cancer. STING stands for STimulator of INterferon Genes. Scientists at Scripps Research have found this molecule that is part of the immune system. It is essential for mounting an immune response against viruses
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A New Antiviral Drug Combats Herpes and Resistant Herpes

A New Antiviral Drug Combats Herpes and Resistant Herpes

Antiviral drugs against herpes often develop resistance, but a new antiviral drug combats herpes and resistant herpes. A publication from researchers at the Lund University in Sweden on July 24, 2020 provided a different approach. Alex Evilevitch, Associate Professor and senior lectur
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