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As we enter the beginning of fall, the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID is expected to continue as temperatures drop and more people gather indoors. Fortunately, there are vaccines in stock to help prevent respiratory viruses from becoming severe: In addition to the flu vaccine for the general public and the RSV vaccine for seniors and pregnant women, new COVID vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Novavax are available this season to reduce the risk of hospitalization. This means that adults can choose which COVID vaccine they receive: the Moderna or Pfizer mRNA vaccines, or Novavax,…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Niger has become the latest West African country to begin rolling out a malaria vaccine in a bid to eradicate the deadly disease, official sources told AFP on Friday. Niamey launched a mass vaccination campaign on Thursday with the first doses administered in the southwestern city of Gaya, a hotspot for the mosquito-borne disease, Health Minister Garba Hakimi said. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria will kill more than 600,000 people worldwide in 2022, 95 percent of whom will be in Africa and 80 percent of whom will be children under the…

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Worldwide, patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may experience metabolic disorders affecting nucleotide metabolism, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, vitamin and cofactor regulation. Although the metabolic homeostasis status of this population requires further investigation, N-acetylneuraminic acid may be a potential treatment to counteract these effects in SMA. These findings are based on a case-control study recently published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics.1SMA has previously been associated with multiple metabolic and nutritional issues | Image credit: alionaprof -stock.adobe.com Metabolic and nutritional issues have been previously documented to be outcomes observed in SMA patients, with metabolic abnormalities related to lipids, glucose, and…

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when everyone from your favorite celebs to people you know, literally or indirectly, became a Pilates girl. (For me, it was the 2022 Met Gala, when Lori Harvey credited Pilates for her perfectly toned abs.) The workout’s cultural impact was unparalleled, and for a while, it seemed like nothing could ever replace it.But take a quick scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll see a flurry of newer, hotter Pilates videos that just might take the top spot on your fitness journey. We wouldn’t necessarily call this a replacement; rather, think of it as an…

Ekansh Mittal may be just 18 years old, but he already has a wealth of scientific experience.As a sixth-grader at Meadow Park Middle School, he proposed his first research project to a local lab: a series of experiments testing whether natural herbs and spices could inhibit bacterial growth. During the pandemic, he learned the programming language Python and began working on a computational biology project.”I fell in love with biology and research,” Mittal said.Now, the 2024 Westview High School graduate is gaining national recognition for his passion for scientific research.Mittal was one of 15 recipients of the 2024 Gloria Barron…

WARNING: This story contains graphic images of injuries to a child.In the early afternoon of September 3, Sister Al-Dakki was waiting in line in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, as a brief humanitarian pause was held for a vaccination campaign to protect sisters against polio and possible paralysis. Hours later, just minutes after the ceasefire ended, an Israeli airstrike hit their home, leaving Hanan and Misk al-Dakki with missing limbs and their mother.Three-year-old Hanan lost both legs, while one-year-old Misuk had to have her left leg amputated. Hanan “was sitting on her mother’s lap when an airstrike blew…

Being a parent can feel like the most thankless job in the world most days. You work tirelessly, pour your heart out to give your kids everything, yet you rarely even hear a “thank you,” much less a sincere expression of appreciation for all you’ve done for them. Sure, it’s nice to hear a “thank you” every now and then, but does it really matter if you receive thanks from the people you love? Previous research has shown that hearing “thank you” and expressions of gratitude are important for the quality of romantic relationships, but what about parent-child relationships, or…

Manchester City will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Premier League title favourites Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.City, who never won against Arsenal last season, saw their winning start come to an end midweek when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in their Champions League opening game. City had 22 shots against the Italian side but could not beat goalkeeper Yann Sommer.But attention will now turn back to the Premier League, with City facing title favourites for the first time this season, with Arsenal having outclassed City in…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first influenza vaccine that doesn’t require administration by health care workers, but it won’t be in time for the respiratory virus season. Related video above: Doctors warn of COVID-19, RSV, influenza as kids return to school FluMist is a nasal spray made by AstraZeneca that has been used to prevent influenza in the United States since 2003. It is currently available at pharmacies and other health care providers for people ages 2 to 49 with a prescription. Friday’s FDA approval adds a second option for people eligible for the vaccine.…