Category Archives: Health

Moderna Says Vaccine Produces Powerful Immune Response in Those 6 Through 11

The coronavirus vaccine made by Moderna is safe and produces a powerful immune response in children 6 through 11, the company said on Monday. One month after immunization was complete, the children in Moderna’s trial had antibody levels that were 1.5 times higher than those seen in young adults, the company said. Moderna did not […]

Are Vaccine Boosters Widely Needed? Some Federal Advisers Have Misgivings.

Following a series of endorsements over the last month by scientific panels advising federal agencies, tens of millions of Americans are now eligible for booster shots of coronavirus vaccines. But the recommendations — even those approved unanimously — mask significant dissent and disquiet among those advisers about the need for booster shots in the United […]

‘Twindemic’ emerges with experts predicting more cases of the flu this season – National

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and businesses return to normalcy, experts are predicting a bad flu season contrary to last year. Dr. Ran Goldman, a pediatrician, and professor in the faculty of medicine at UBC says people should prepare for more viruses to run rampant this year. Read more: B.C. making flu shots free due […]

The Albums That Transport You

Welcome. If each day of the workweek corresponds to a gear on a five-speed car, then Monday might be “starting” and Thursday might be “cruising.” Wednesday, meanwhile, would be an in-between gear, a time when you’re driving around town running errands. When weeks drag, I think about getting to Wednesday, past the revving-up portion of […]

Coronavirus Vaccines Should Begin Soon for Children 5 and Up

Children ages 5 to 11 may be eligible for Covid vaccines by early next month, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. He projected a timetable for young Americans to be vaccinated with at least one dose by Thanksgiving, and to be fully immunized by the holidays. Food and Drug Administration […]

Want to Change Your Life? A New Exhibition Offers a Path.

This article is part of our latest Fine Arts & Exhibits special report, about how art institutions are helping audiences discover new options for the future. Are you mad at someone? Consumed with envy? Maybe nursing a grudge? Viewing an art exhibition might provide a temporary distraction. But now a new continuing installation at the […]