Science and Health

Pfizer’s vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus causes a rare and dangerous neurological condition.. What is it?

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Pfizer’s vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus causes a rare and dangerous neurological condition.. What is it?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — After two people received the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial, they were later diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The US Food and Drug Administration asked Pfizer to conduct a safety study if the dose was approved, according to agency documents published Friday. The two cases were … Read more

Anti-Covid vaccines: why the HAS recommends choosing the right time for boosters

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Anti-Covid vaccines: why the HAS recommends choosing the right time for boosters

Last year, many thought we should re-vaccinate every six months to maintain a high level of protection against severe forms of Covid-19. And then finally no. In its opinion published this Friday, February 24, the High Authority for Health does not recommend new reminders in the general population. Even for populations at risk (those over … Read more

Provide “great protection” this season.. The influenza vaccine proves effective in America

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Provide “great protection” this season.. The influenza vaccine proves effective in America

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Flu vaccinations during the 2022-2023 season reduced the risk of flu-related hospitalization by three-quarters among children and nearly half among adults, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Control (CDC). And vaccinated adults were half as likely to have flu-related illnesses and emergency department … Read more

A child cried from pain in his ear. A doctor on “Tik Tok” tells the most mysterious case she has witnessed

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A child cried from pain in his ear. A doctor on “Tik Tok” tells the most mysterious case she has witnessed

Dr. Megan Martin, known on TikTok as Beachgem10, is a pediatric emergency physician. After a 4-year-old boy complained of pain in his ear, all the usual tests and check-ups showed that everything was normal. Martin says knowing the cause of his pain could save your life.

Study: Living with chronic pain may increase the risk of dementia

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Study: Living with chronic pain may increase the risk of dementia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer, or back pain, that lasts for more than three months increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study finds. The hippocampus, a brain structure closely associated with learning and memory, increased its lifespan by about a year in a 60-year-old … Read more

Nuts.. What are the guidelines for keeping them away from fungus?

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Nuts.. What are the guidelines for keeping them away from fungus?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Do you like nuts? It is considered a light food that is beneficial to human health if it is eaten in specific quantities as part of a healthy diet. But sometimes they are a source of food contaminants, such as mycotoxins. And the Food and Drug Authority in Saudi … Read more

Does calorie restriction make you live longer? Experts answer

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Does calorie restriction make you live longer? Experts answer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — People of normal weight may be able to extend their lives by restricting the calories they consume, according to a new study that attempted to measure the pace of aging in people who were asked to reduce calories by 25%, over the course of two years. “We’ve known for … Read more

An infection that may affect the reproductive system without symptoms..How to protect yourself?

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An infection that may affect the reproductive system without symptoms..How to protect yourself?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Did you know that the majority of people with cervical cancer do not show any signs or symptoms? And the Saudi Food and Drug Authority stated, in a tweet through its official account on the “Twitter” website, that receiving the human papilloma virus vaccine and conducting a periodic examination … Read more

Bullying today isn’t what it used to be. Here are tips from experts to deal with it

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Bullying today isn’t what it used to be. Here are tips from experts to deal with it

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Every generation has its own experiences with bullying, but today’s adults probably don’t know what it means for a child to be bullied now. A new study indicates that physical bullying, such as confrontations involving hitting or pushing, actually showed very little association with the risk of developing mental … Read more

50% of children with mental health problems are not followed up after leaving the ER

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50% of children with mental health problems are not followed up after leaving the ER

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Every night that Dr. Jennifer Hoffman works as a pediatrics assistant, she says, at least one child comes in with a mental health or behavioral emergency. During her career, she has noticed that the number of young people who need help is growing exponentially. “The most common problems I … Read more