Brazilian Coronavirus Variant Found in Minnesota
No immediate indication seen that the variant is spreading in the state
Fried Food Intake May Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Highest versus lowest fried food intake linked to increases in major cardiovascular events, coronary heart disease, heart failure
U.S. to Get Fewer Vials of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Pharmacists found they could get an extra dose out of Pfizer vials that were supposed to contain only five doses
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against British, South African Variants
Company says it is working on a new form of the vaccine to use as a booster shot against the South African variant
Fauci Awarded Medal by Academy of Sciences
Medal is the academy's most prestigious award, presented annually to honor extraordinary use of science for the public good
2.5 Anaphylaxis Cases Reported Per Million COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Shots
Nine of the 10 cases occurred in individuals with documented history of allergies, allergic reactions
Induced Abortion Rates Not Up for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Likelihood of first pregnancy was reduced for childhood cancer survivors compared with population controls
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Increased COVID-19 Risk
Significant association persists after adjustment for race, periodontal disease status, diabetes, and obesity
Children Less Susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 but More Infectious
Asymptomatic individuals less likely to infect others; symptomatic cases more likely to infect others before symptom onset
Revised WIC Food Package May Aid Child Development
Children of mothers receiving revised WIC food package during pregnancy have better developmental outcomes
