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Sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing throughout the night. In the most common form, obstructive sleep apnea, the throat muscles relax, letting the tissue in the back of the throat droop down and obstruct the airway.

A team of scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has conducted one of the first comparisons of how effectively each of the three COVID-19 vaccines authorized or approved in the United States stimulates a protective immune response against the virus. This study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, also includes an analysis of data from several other studies on how well each vaccine guards against breakthrough cases of COVID-19, or infections that occur in people who have received the inoculations.

Pfizer antiviral pills may be risky with other medications One of the two drugs in the antiviral cocktail could cause serious interactions with widely used prescriptions, including statins, blood thinners and some antidepressants.

Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Joseph G. Allen discuss how Broadway companies and audiences can remain safe as performances face breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Olive oil digestion benefits are many because this antioxidant-rich fat carries gut healing compounds, helps with bowel regularity, and more.   But, the amounts you need to help your gut function better may surprise you.   This post will help you to learn how to use extra virgin olive oil to reap the most gut health benefits and reasons that you should work on increasing this healthy fat in your diet. 

Pneumonia is an infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus, which makes it harder to breathe. The most common symptoms are cough that may be dry or produce phlegm, fever, chills and fatigue. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pain in the chest. and shortness of breath. Signs that indicate a more severe infection are shortness of breath, confusion, decreased urination and lightheadedness. In the U.S., pneumonia accounts for 1.3 visits to the Emergency Department, and 50,000 deaths annually. 

Americans infected with the coronavirus are still advised to follow the guidelines on isolation put in place in 2020 although there are calls for this to be changed. The rules on those in quarantine have been tweaked this month.

Key points: The nasal spray is expected to be effective against emerging COVID variants, including Omicron The drug will be trialled in 340 Victorian households over the next six months The spray does not require refrigeration and could be distributed widely

WHO officials criticized blanket Covid vaccine booster programs as poor countries struggle to obtain initial immunization shots. The officials warned vaccine inequality could lead to the emergence of more mutant variants.

Cardiovascular exercise, which gets the heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the sweat glands working, is one of the best medicines for overall health. And what’s good for the body also benefits the brain.