The U.S. has administered 200 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, a White House official said Friday. Just under 40% of Americans have had at least one dose, and about a quarter have completed the one- and two-dose vaccinations. The news… Continue Reading
Vaccine Politics: How Europe Injected More Doubt Into a Vaccine the World Needs Charles Michel sat in his office in Brussels on Monday afternoon busy preparing to host a summit of European leaders eager to know plans for accelerating the… Continue Reading
Iran says received 150,000 doses of India’s Covid jab Iran has received a shipment of 150,000 doses of an Indian Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, local media reported, as the Islamic republic combats the Middle East’s deadliest outbreak of the illness. “The… Continue Reading
Pakistan to help boost local pharmaceuticals manufacturing The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) facilitated a bilateral meeting on February 24, with visiting representatives of the Pakistani Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA), reports Monthly Pakistan Affairs. The meeting was presided over… Continue Reading
Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body’s metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during… Continue Reading
Potassium is classified as an electrolyte because it’s highly reactive in water. When dissolved in water, it produces positively charged ions.This special property allows it to conduct electricity, which is important for many processes throughout the body. Interestingly, a potassium-rich… Continue Reading
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for life. In addition to building bones and keeping them healthy, calcium enables our blood to clot, our muscles to contract, and our heart to beat. About 99% of the calcium in our… Continue Reading
Shoppers had ransacked the shelves of isopropyl alcohol. Clorox bleach or Lysol disinfectant? Nothing at one store, and selling out fast fast at another. Hand sanitizers, Purell wipes, Wet Ones? All a distant memory. But worried shoppers at stores across… Continue Reading
The importance of knowing your blood type is to prevent the risk of you receiving an incompatible blood type at a time of need, such as during a blood transfusion or during surgery. If two different blood types are mixed,… Continue Reading
Probiotics are “good” bacteria touted to help maintain digestive health and boost the immune system. You can take them in a dietary supplement or get them from food sources, such as yogurt. But should you? They can be helpful in… Continue Reading