Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and his vaccine partner BioNTech have said the companies expect phase 3 data by the end of October—and that an FDA application could soon follow. But more than 60 researchers and bioethicists urged the partners to wait for more safety data before submitting their shot for a green light, Bloomberg reports. The experts called on… Read More »
Here is a sampling of the week’s events and how to tune in (all times are Eastern). Note that events are subject to change after publication. Monday Follow a virtual service for Yom Kippur. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, a synagogue in Manhattan that grew out of the L.G.B.T. community, live-streams through the blowing of the… Read More »
Red meat, sweets and fats are allowed in small amounts. The DASH diet emphasizes foods that are lower in sodium as well as foods that are rich in potassium, magnesium and calcium — nutrients that help lower blood pressure. That’s generally OK, as long as the average of several days or a week is close… Read More »
Most cases clear up within two months. Perfection through Photoshop? Although treatment is not necessary for pityriasis rosea, its symptoms are similar to other skin diseases, such as ringworm, that need to be treated. The exact cause of pityriasis rosea is unknown. So, Pityriasis rosea is a viral rash which usually lasts about 6—12 weeks.… Read More »