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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins -- The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

BBC News - Health - 11 hours ago

EU members forced to pay billions for von der Leyen's Covid deal

A Belgian court has sided with the US pharma giant Pfizer in its demand for Warsaw and Bucharest to honor the deal struck by the EU

Russia Today - Business - 19 days ago

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 3 months ago

Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled scientific debate and political controversy since the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 months ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 months ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 8 months ago