Kevin Rodriguez+FollowWhy Young Men Face Heart Risks After VaxDid you know the COVID vaccine’s rare heart risk—myocarditis—hits young men hardest? A Stanford study just found out why: two immune proteins go into overdrive, causing inflammation. The good news? Most recover fast, and the risk is still way higher from getting COVID itself. Scientists are now eyeing ways to block those proteins and make vaccines even safer. Wild how close we are to cracking this! #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1900Share
Christian Boone+FollowFDA’s Black Box Drama Over Covid VaxWord is, the FDA might slap its harshest warning label—the infamous 'black box'—on Covid vaccines. Insiders say even FDA experts are scratching their heads, claiming there’s no solid reason for it. The move’s got people wondering if it’s more about politics than science, especially since the vaccine rollout was a huge Trump brag. Nothing’s official yet, but if this happens, it could seriously shake up public trust in vaccines. Stay tuned for the drama! #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1900Share
suarezpatricia+FollowCDC Drops New Stats on Kids’ COVID ShotsJust saw the CDC’s latest numbers: COVID-19 vaccines cut emergency visits in little kids by 76%! That’s huge. For older kids, it’s a 56% drop. The catch? The report didn’t cover safety, and now the FDA is looking into some scary claims about vaccine-related deaths. The drama is real, but the protection stats are eye-opening. Would you still get your kid the shot? #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1912Share
Allison Bauer+FollowPregnancy, COVID & the CDC: What’s Going On?CDC keeps changing its mind on COVID vaccines for pregnant women, and now a Harvard study says babies exposed to COVID in the womb might face higher risks for autism and developmental delays. Doctors are worried the new CDC guidance is confusing and could put moms and babies at risk. Bottom line: If you’re pregnant, talk to your doctor and stay cautious—COVID’s still a big deal for you and your baby. #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1910Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFDA Memo Sparks COVID Vaccine DebateA leaked FDA memo claims at least 10 kids died after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but here’s the kicker: no data was shared to back it up. The memo points to myocarditis, but experts say the risk is actually higher after catching COVID itself. Meanwhile, vaccine guidance is all over the place, with different states and agencies giving mixed messages. Parents, talk to your doc before making any decisions—there’s a lot of noise out there! #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1934Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowColds Might Be Your Secret COVID ShieldTurns out, catching a cold could actually help you dodge COVID-19. A new study found people who had a recent cold (thanks to the rhinovirus) were almost 50% less likely to get COVID. Kids, who get colds more often, seem to have even more protection. But don’t go swapping germs just yet—experts say vaccines are still your best bet, and too many colds aren’t exactly healthy. Still, who knew your runny nose could be a tiny superhero? #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1940Share
reyesbrian+FollowCOVID Vax & Myositis? Not a Thing, Says StudyRemember all those rumors about COVID vaccines causing rare muscle disease myositis? Turns out, a massive Scandinavian study found no real link. Out of millions of people, myositis cases were super rare and happened just as often in unvaccinated folks. Basically, the vaccines aren’t the culprit here. Science for the win! #Health #BodyHealth #COVID1900Share