Insufficient sleep could diminish immune response to vaccines, study finds
Is it possible to boost the effectiveness of a vaccine by changing some of our behaviors or habits?
Fri Mar 17 2023
AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial
The immune response measured in the blood was weaker than that from a shot-in-the-arm vaccination.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Pfizer says COVID shot 80 pct effective in young children
The vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response following a third dose, and was well tolerated by the children.
Tue May 24 2022
COVID SCIENCE - Omicron linked to rise in croup in babies; TB vaccine improves immune response to coronavirus
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Mar 17 2022
COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study
It was likely that fourth doses would more likely be needed for subsets of people who mount weaker immune responses, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Booster shot improves immune response of chemotherapy patients; post-COVID depression helped by widely used drugs
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
The companies said the vaccine generated an immune response in the 5-to-11-year-olds in their Phase II/III clinical trial.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Practice of switching between COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective, greater immune response - Saudi MOH
The Kingdom reached 544,811 infections while the recovery tally increased to 533,430.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Italian COVID-19 vaccine shows strong immune response in mid-stage trial
The vaccine, called GRAd-COV2, induced an antibody response against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in over 93 pct of volunteers three weeks after the first dose.
Mon Jul 12 2021
J&J's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant
Data showed that the durability of immune response for recipients of its vaccine lasted at least eight months.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Oxford COVID vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - Study
Researchers say a third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Mix-and-match approach boosts immune response of AstraZeneca shot, study finds
The study, called Com-COV, compared mixed two-dose schedules of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
Britain trial to test combining Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines in two-shot regimen
Initial data on immune responses is expected to be generated around June.
Thu Feb 04 2021
COVID-19: Depression and stress could hamper immune response to vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines could be less effective in those suffering the most from stress, and whose immune systems may be weakened.
Fri Jan 15 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024