In New York City Sewage, a Mysterious Coronavirus Signal

In New York City Sewage, a Mysterious Coronavirus Signal

In the city’s wastewater, these mysterious sequences, or cryptic lineages, have continued to appear. Humans are not at risk from these lineages, which have circulated for at least a year without overtaking Delta or Omicron. On Thursday, the researchers published their findings in Nature Communications, but they still don’t know where they came from. “We … Read more

Link Between Body Odour And Your Health

Body Odour

Your body odor is caused by perspiration on your skin mixed with bacteria. Your sense of smell may be impacted by hormones, the food you consume, infections, medications, or underlying medical conditions like diabetes.  Medication or prescription-strength deodorants may be helpful. Several natural methods can help lessen body odor, like applying baking soda, apple cider … Read more

Are Scented Candles Harmful to Your Health?

Are Scented Candles Harmful to Your Health?

Certain types of scented candles (particularly those made of paraffin wax) have been labelled as “toxic” and can release harmful, cancer-causing chemicals. Although scented candles do emit vapors and particles that can be hazardous to inhale at high doses, research suggests that the dose you get with typical use is much less than what’s considered … Read more

Pfizer’s Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose

Pfizer’s Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose

According to documents published by the Food and Drug Administration before a meeting of its vaccine advisory group on Tuesday, the Coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech provides strong protection against Covid-19 within about 10 days of the first dose. Several significant new findings are included in the briefing materials, which include more than … Read more

Putin is ‘entirely too healthy,’ the C.I.A. Director Says

Putin is ‘entirely too healthy,’ the C.I.A. director says

After the Kremlin denied rumors about the Russian president’s health, western intelligence officials said there is no evidence that he is ill. Earlier this week, Western intelligence officials and the Kremlin dismissed reports that Vladimir V. Putin, the 69-year-old Russian president, is ill. On Wednesday, Mr. Putin coughed during a speech in Moscow, raising concerns … Read more

Pfizer Pays $2.3 Billion to Settle Marketing Case

Pfizer Pays $2.3 Billion to Settle Marketing Case

Pharma giant Pfizer agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle civil and criminal allegations that it illegally marketed its painkiller Bextra. As far as criminal fines go, it was the largest ever settlement for health care fraud. Top Obama administration officials held a news conference on Wednesday to celebrate the settlement, thank each other for … Read more