Science & Health Jan 16, 2022
On Saturday, the Beijing reported the first local infection of the omicron variant involving a person who had visited multiple malls and restaurants in the previous days.
World / Science & Health Jan 16, 2022
The decades of discoveries before the ‘miraculous’ sprint to a vaccine
by Gina Kolata and Benjamin Mueller
The breakthroughs behind the vaccines unfolded over decades, little by little, as scientists across the world pursued research in disparate areas.
Commentary / World Jan 14, 2022
by Brahma Chellaney
COVID-19 deaths make all the headlines, but what flies under the radar are the increased rates of obesity, unemployment, depression, alcoholism and suicides.
Commentary / Japan Jan 12, 2022
SOFA exempts U.S. forces from Japan’s laws, as it does its COVID safety measures
by Edo Naito
Beyond the issues associated with the U.S. military’s lax COVID-19 containment measures, SOFA has a long history of incidents.
World / Science & Health Jan 12, 2022
Biogen stung as U.S. limits coverage of Alzheimer’s therapy
by John Tozzi, Angelica Peebles and Robert Langreth
Private insurers in the U.S. have mostly declined to cover Aduhelm, saying they need more proof of its efficacy and that benefits outweigh risks like brain swelling.
World / Science & Health Jan 11, 2022
Pfizer starts making vaccine that targets both omicron and the original COVID virus
by Riley Griffin
While research continues, Pfizer will evaluate the new hybrid shot against one specific to omicron and determine which should move forward by March, the firm's CEO has said.
Commentary / World Jan 10, 2022
Unvaccinated creating another kind of COVID-19 victim
by Peter Singer
People who make choices that are likely to harm others, such as refusing vaccinations, and have been warned of the consequences of those choices must take responsibility for them.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jan 6, 2022
The Democratic Party presidential candidate has divided opinion with his proposal to allow public health care insurance to cover hair-loss treatment.
Commentary / World Jan 2, 2022
Climate change is also a very real public health emergency
by Cesar Chelala
The impact of global warming has been considerable on people of all ages, particularly the most vulnerable and those with underlying health conditions.
National / Science & Health Dec 29, 2021
Tokyo researchers work toward 'dream' COVID-19 vaccine that gives protection for life
by Osamu Tsukimori
By repurposing the vector used in the long-proven smallpox vaccine, Michinori Kohara hopes to offer more enduring COVID-19 protection against variants that have yet to develop.
Business Dec 27, 2021
Tardy COVID-19 vaccine makers under fire for trials in developing nations
by Kanoko Matsuyama
Vaccine developers at the testing phase now are seeking developing countries where vaccination rates remain low and the virus is still active.
National / Science & Health Dec 24, 2021
Clinical trial data shows that patients given the pill within five days of developing symptoms were 30% less likely to be hospitalized or die.