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Friday, January 28, 2022
New research showing cannabis compounds could blunt the virus that causes COVID-19 can really take one’s breath away. Hemp compounds, known scientifically as Cannabis sativa, can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells, according to Oregon State University researchers. The scientists found that a pair of cannabinoid […]
Omicron in the United States CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of Omicron. As of December 20, 2021, Omicron has been detected in most states and territories and is rapidly increasing the proportion of COVID-19 cases it is causing.Omicron Data and Potential Spread […]
While rates of COVID-19 remain high across the country, flu clusters are beginning to pop up as well. And with both illnesses spreading, the possibility of getting a co-infection involving both of them — nicknamed “flurona” — is also becoming more of a possibility. In fact, a woman was released from an […]
Some security personnel believed to be protecting the concession of Adamus Resources, a gold mining company at Nkroful in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, have allegedly burnt alive an illegal miner they arrested on the concession at Anwia-Bokazo. The victim, Michael Budo, who’s a physically challenged person, has […]
The Ghana Medical Association has called for strict adherence to the COVID-19 safety protocols as the number of cases driven by the Omicron Variant keeps rising. In a statement, the GMA said the testing sites and health facilities have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of positive cases over […]
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. In the Indian scenario as well, it is a commonest cancer and a related cause for mortality in men. As per the Indian Cancer Registry Data, 6.9 percent of all new cancers and 9.3 percent of all cancer-related […]
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Monday, November 29, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when […]
FACT: Hand sanitizers can be used often An alcohol-based sanitizer does not create antibiotic resistance. Unlike other antiseptics and antibiotics, pathogens (harmful germs) do not seem to develop resistance to alcohol-based sanitizers. FACT: Alcohol-based sanitizers are safe for everyone to use Alcohols in the sanitizers have not been shown to […]