Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus
This genetic sequence does not appear in any earlier versions of the coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, but is ubiquitous in many other viruses including those that cause the common cold, and also in the human genome, researchers said. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - December 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Understanding omicron, the new COVID-19 variant
Countries around the world are making preparations against omicron, a new variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Although it hasn ’t yet been detected in the United States (as of Nov. 29, 2021), health officials are once again cautioning the public about getting vaccinated, frequent testing and potentially stepping up tried-and-true measures to prevent transmission such as mask-wearing and hand-washing.We spoke with  Shangxin Yang, a pathologist at UCLA Health, about the new variant and what everyone needs to know.How is the omicron variant different from the delta variant and others?It has a lot of mut...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 30, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Flu, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter has seasonal allergies that usually spike in the fall, as well as a love of the outdoors, so it is not uncommon for her to be congested and coughing. Last year, we home-schooled her, but now she is back in school in person. As we move from the fall into winter, how can I tell the differences between her allergies, a common cold, the flu, and COVID-19? ANSWER: Everyone experiences symptoms… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 18, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Aspirin: The sensation in your mouth might signal need for immediate medical help
ASPIRIN is a painkiller used for aches and pains, ranging from headaches to period pain. It's also often used to treat the common cold and flu, as it can help lower your temperature. Like all medicines, aspirin has possible side effects including a sensation in the mouth that might signal a need for medical help. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Common cold prevention: 7 simple ways to STOP a cold before it starts
THE COMMON cold is normally fairly mild, but this winter GPs are advising people to stay at home to avoid the surge of the ‘worst cold ever'. Here's how to help prevent catching a cold. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Coronavirus: The signs in your eyes and nose - what to do if you get symptoms again
SIGNS and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure. They can be mistaken for signs of the flu or common cold, but there are some differences to be aware of. So, if you have symptoms should you still isolate even if you've tested positive for coronavirus before? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cold and flu: Top tips ahead of winter to banish nasty symptoms in under 24 hours
COLD and flu: After nearly 19 months of social distancing, scientists believe people's immune defences have weakened. The results, warned experts, means a major surge in people coming down with the common cold or flu. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Janssen Showcases Commitment to Advancing Scientific Innovation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) at CHEST 2021 Annual Meeting
TITUSVILLE, N.J. – October 14, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today 11* abstracts highlighting data from its pulmonary hypertension (PH) portfolio will be presented at CHEST 2021, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, held virtually October 17-20.Data presentations from eight abstracts will provide additional evidence supporting the role of objective multiparameter risk assessment approaches in helping to optimize treatment and care for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), as well as the impact of earlier and comprehensive therapy with UPTRAVIÂ...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 14, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Calls for inquiry as negative Covid PCR tests after positive lateral flow reported
Scientists urge urgent investigation to ensure that people are not being given false negative resultsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageScientists are calling for an urgent investigation after dozens of reports of people testing negative using gold-standard Covid PCR tests, despite testing positive on rapid lateral flow tests, and in many cases experiencing Covid-like symptoms.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had been made aware of people in some areas of the country anecdotally reporting positive lateral flow test results with subsequent negative PCR tests, and that it was looking i...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 12, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Linda Geddes Tags: Coronavirus Science Health Common cold Source Type: news
'Cold season' is now here – should you stay at home if you fall ill? Dr Hilary's advice
DR HILARY confirmed that there are "lots of colds out there" as we are now in the common "cold season". As symptoms can be similar to Covid, what should you do if you get ill? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two main differences between the common cold and the flu - symptoms explained
COMMON colds, as well as the flu and coronavirus, are all circulating in the UK. Experts have warned that there could be up to 60,000 deaths this flu season, as many people have not built their immunity throughout the pandemic. There are, however, some differences between the common cold and the flu. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid update: Virus could be more like a common cold by next Spring says expert
COVID could soon resemble the common cold as the virus weakens and people's immunity is boosted by vaccines and exposure, two leading experts have said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Return of the common cold: infections surge in UK as autumn arrives
After 18 months of social distancing, scientists believe people ’s immune defences have weakenedThereturn of schools and the arrival of autumn means common colds and other respiratory infections are firmly on the rise, spreading coughs and sneezes, more severe illnesses, and prompting some to report theirworst colds ever.According to Public Health England, there is no particularly nasty new virus doing the rounds, but as cases rise, experts warn that people can expect more frequent infections and more serious symptoms now the UK is emerging from lockdown.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 24, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Common cold Flu Coronavirus Infectious diseases Science UK news Source Type: news
Vaccine pioneer says virus will get weaker all the time
Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, the woman who created the Oxford vaccine, has said Covid is unlikely to mutate into a much deadlier variant and will eventually just cause the common cold. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is 'the worst cold ever' going around?
As more people mix again, the common cold is back - and leaving people floored. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
