CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more serious infection

[ad_1] The paper – a slide presentation – features unpublished data that shows that fully vaccinated people could spread the Delta variant at the same rate as unvaccinated people. “I think people need to understand that we are not crying wolf here. This is serious,” she told CNN. “It’s one of the most transmissible viruses … Read more

Provincetown outbreak shows vaccines work

[ad_1] In recent days, reports of a coronavirus cluster in Provincetown, Massachusetts have become a real-world lesson in not taking the Delta variant of the coronavirus seriously enough, even when people are vaccinated. More than 800 people have been infected, with cases resulting from the July 4 festivities in the Cape Cod resort community reaching … Read more

People who live to 100 years old have unique gut bacterial signatures

[ad_1] (Image credit: Shutterstock) People who live to 100 years and beyond may have special gut bacteria that help prevent infections, according to a new Japanese study. The results suggest that these bacteria and the specific compounds they produce – known as “secondary bile acids” – could contribute to a healthy gut and, in turn, … Read more

Delta COVID variant spreads like chickenpox, CDC documents reveal

[ad_1] The Delta COVID-19 variant appears to cause more serious illness and spread as easily as chickenpox – helping to “recognize that the war has changed” and change recommendations on wearing masks, according to internal federal documents. The alarm bells about the variant – now the most dominant in the United States – was sounded … Read more

Asian Countries Impose Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Due To Delta Outbreaks

[ad_1] July 30 (Reuters) – Asian countries from Australia to Japan and the Philippines announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions on Friday as they fight worsening coronavirus outbreaks, driven by the more contagious Delta variant . Detected in some 96 countries, the Delta variant, first identified in India, has become a global concern, prompting even countries with … Read more

Beaumont Health to force COVID vaccines on staff and providers

[ad_1] Beaumont Health employees will soon need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, if they haven’t already. The health system announced Wednesday that all employees will need to be vaccinated against the virus, or face suspension or dismissal if they refuse. The mandate will come into effect once the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) fully approves … Read more

NIH Unveils New Online Tool to Improve Recruitment for Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials

[ad_1] Press release Thursday July 29, 2021 Outreach Pro aimed to increase the participation of the under-represented population. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a new online research tool to help increase the participation of traditionally under-represented populations in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and associated … Read more