April 15, 2021

COVID-19: United States Rules Out Federal Vaccine Passports

The White House has ruled out introducing mandatory federal COVID-19 vaccination passports in the United States, saying citizens' privacy and rights should be protected.
April 15, 2021

Widely Used Blood Pressure Drugs May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

A new Canadian study has shown that certain types of blood pressure drugs – known as thiazide diuretics – are associated with higher rates of skin cancer.
April 8, 2021

New Research Confirms Vitamin D Protects Against Respiratory Infections

A new study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal and said to be the most comprehensive analysis to date, confirms that vitamin D protects against respiratory infections.
April 8, 2021

Belgium Must Lift ‘All Covid-19 Measures’ Within 30 Days, Brussels Court Rules

The Belgian State has been ordered to lift “all coronavirus measures” within 30 days, as the legal basis for them is insufficient, a Brussels court has ruled.
April 8, 2021

Florida Governor Bans COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passports’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order banning the use of COVID-19 passports in the state.
April 8, 2021

Nutritional Supplementation In Preconception And Pregnancy Linked To Reduced Risk Of Preterm Birth

Increasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growth and development of her baby, and that a good nutritional status during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
April 8, 2021

14 Countries Issue Joint Statement Expressing Concern Over WHO Report On Origins Of COVID-19

Fourteen countries have issued a joint statement expressing concern over a World Health Organization (WHO) report on the origins of COVID-19.
April 2, 2021

COVID-19: World Leaders Call For International Pandemic Treaty

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined more than 20 world leaders in calling for a new global treaty to help the world prepare for future pandemics.