HIV self-test prices to be slashed in half in 135 countries Poorer countries are set to see their access to HIV self-tests increase dramatically following a deal to slash prices in half and boost production, Unitaid said Wednesday. Apr 28, 2021 0 2
EU-AstraZeneca vaccine court hearing set for May 26 The European Union and AstraZeneca will begin their oral arguments on May 26 in the bloc's legal action against the pharmaceutical giant over coronavirus vaccine shortfalls, a Belgian court said Wednesday. Apr 28, 2021 0 2
Paris prosecutors take on 3 probes into deaths after AZ jab Paris prosecutors are taking on and combining into a involuntary manslaughter probe three separate investigations over deaths of three people who were given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in France, they said Wednesday. Apr 28, 2021 0 8
How behavioral rhythms are fine-tuned in the brain Our bodies and behaviors often seem to have rhythms of their own. Why do we go to the bathroom at the same time every day? Why do we feel off if we can't go to sleep at the right time? Circadian rhythms are a behind-the-scenes ... Apr 28, 2021 0 4
Preference for AstraZeneca vaccine declines—but vaccine confidence undented The public's preference for the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine has declined since last month, and belief that it causes blood clots has increased—but despite this, vaccine confidence is higher than it was towards the end of ... Apr 28, 2021 0 7
Kiev to ease restrictions as COVID cases decline The mayor of Ukraine's capital Kiev on Wednesday announced strict coronavirus measures in the city would be eased later this week as the number of new infections slowly drops. Apr 28, 2021 0 6
Wealthy nations need to do more to end global pandemic, Dr. Fauci says Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that countries around the globe have failed to help avert the "tragic" coronavirus outbreak that is now overwhelming India, and he singled out wealthy nations for not providing equitable access ... Apr 28, 2021 0 2
What you should know if you're anxious about post-pandemic routines A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You're not alone. Apr 28, 2021 0 3
Children own around 3 digital devices on average, and few can spend a day without them More than nine out of ten parents think digital media and technologies are a negative distraction in their lives. And 83% think their children are also negatively distracted by digital devices. Apr 28, 2021 0 0
The world is hungry for mRNA COVID vaccines like Pfizer's, but short of vital components Given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for under-50s following news of very rare blood clots, Australia is looking to other vaccines to plug the gap. Apr 28, 2021 0 1
