There are three hepatitis B vaccines approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Engerix B, approved in 1989Heplisav-B, approved in 2017Recombivax HB, approved in 1986 The vaccines are all recombinant vaccines, meaning that they deliver DNA coding to cells to “teach” them how to build hepatitis-B-specific antibodies. By generating enough antibodies, the body can ward off infection if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are each delivered by injection....

Treatments that are “natural” can still have risks. Talk to your healthcare provider to understand the side effects and possible interactions that occur with some herbal treatments. If your healthcare provider approves it, you might want to try some of these herbal treatments. Turmeric Turmeric is a plant that has been used for healing for thousands of years. Indian health practitioners believed the spice had numerous health benefits, like reducing inflammation, acting as an antioxidant and improving overall health....

Sunday night’s big winners were Lady Gaga and the Weeknd. Gaga walked away with four competitive awards, plus the new “Tricon” lifetime achievement award. The Weeknd won the top prize, though, taking home the Video of the Year trophy at the end of the night, for his single “Blinding Lights,” which he also sang during an explosive performance at the VMAs’ opening. The After Hours singer also won the Best R&B award....

Flowers spoke about the band’s current lineup during Wednesday’s interview with the Los Angeles Times. Drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. is still on board in a full-time capacity, though the band hasn’t technically broken up. The Day & Age rocker is unwilling to press Keuning and Stoermer for a definite answer though. He doesn’t want to ask them if they are still in the band or not. Due to their brotherly type of relationship, Flowers refuses to bring up the topic....

Many voters have opted to vote early, either by using mail-in ballots or voting in-person at local polling locations. President Donald Trump has decried mail-in voting as a vehicle for potential election fraud, expressing concerns that a final tally of the votes may not be released until days after the election. However, both Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have cast early votes. Both candidates are hoping to attract voters in swing states, such as Arizona and Florida, where one political party has not established a solid stronghold of support....

The travel and hospitality industry is showing its thanks in its own way, like donating hotel rooms for health care workers who wish to isolate themselves from their families. The industry has also donated flights, to cities hardest hit by the coronavirus, to those volunteering their services. In addition, some airlines and travel companies are thinking ahead about ways to help health care workers looking for a much-needed vacation once this all passes....

As you may have heard, the former mayor of New York City was caught in a compromising position on camera for the film. He had his hand in his pants while lying on a bed in a hotel room with Borat’s daughter, Tutar (Maria Bakalova), who was dressed up as a journalist. He can also be heard giving Tutar compliments, and asking for her phone number and address. Before things progress too far, Borat emerges to break things up and escape with Tutar....

Many compared the gigantic Christmas tree to the tiny, unimpressive Charlie Brown Christmas tree, that became a household holiday description after the 1965 cartoon film release of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But as “2020” as the Rockefeller Christmas tree may seem, there’s still time for a holiday glow up. Early stages of the tree may have you wondering “who approved this?” Well, choosing the perfect fir is the legendary job of one man: Erik Pauze....

The Empire star appeared on an episode of The Breakfast Club on Monday and finally confirmed long-circulating rumors that she has broken up with the former NFL player. Speculation surrounding the end of Henson and Hayden’s relationship started swirling on social media after 37-year-old Hayden was missing in action at Henson’s 50th birthday celebration in Mexico in September. According to Henson, the pair couldn’t manage to get on the same page with their wants and desires for the relationship, so after being engaged for two years, the couple decided to go their separate ways....

Voting is already underway—with Georgia voters getting the chance to cast their ballots last Saturday following a court ruling—and some Democratic-leaning areas, including Atlanta, have been making use of the opportunity. Black voters made up 32.4 percent of the early vote for the runoff election through Thursday in what could also be a good sign for Warnock, who won 90 percent of the Black vote on November 8, according to an NBC News exit poll....

Why? Why not? as Rabbi Jonah Gewirtz of Silver Spring, Md., might say. Three years ago Gewirtz discovered that container and steelmakers protect their products from corrosion with a lubricant containing a tiny bit of animal fat. When that steel comes in contact with food, it violates Jewish and Muslim food laws that prohibit impure materials. Working in an alliance with Muslims and Seventh-day Adventists (they are vegetarians), Gewirtz lobbied the steel industry....

Ancelotti was sacked by Bayern at the end of September following a 3-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian reportedly lost the support of several key players, with Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben among those who spoke about against him in public. Heynckes was ultimately installed as Ancelotti’s replacement at the start of October and Bayern have not looked back since, with Saturday’s comfortable win at Augsburg giving them a 20-point lead at the top and confirming a sixth successive Bundesliga title....

Azar landed in Taiwan Sunday, where he praised the coronavirus containment response by the island’s government - which is not officially recognized by China as independent from the People’s Republica of China. Beijing officials immediately described Azar’s visit as a “provocative” move to escalate tensions with the U.S. But the Trump administration official said China’s Communist party has still failed to provide original coronavirus samples to international health officials....

Many, however, seek a more intimate encounter. The real promise of summer opera, after all, is that a peaceful and leisurely setting will concentrate our minds on the esthetic experience in a way that running to the theater after work cannot. For such listeners, the first thought is often: how can I get a ticket to one of the “big three” European opera festivals–Bayreuth in Germany, Glyndebourne in Britain or Salzburg in Austria?...

This week we’ve loved a glasses-wearing cat putting people at ease during optician appointments, a cat obsessed with carrying an oversized toy to his owner, and a dog’s hilarious expression perfectly caught on camera as he had the time of his life. Our pet of the week is chosen from submissions and stories from our readers about their animal friends. You can submit your pet for consideration by following the steps at the end of this article....

Thomas and O’Keefe were among the throngs of women who descended on Washington Sunday for the Million Mom March, the brainchild of a suburban New Jersey mother whose goal was to show Congress–and the presidential candidates–the power of a grass-roots anti-gun movement. It’s not clear if the march will be a one-time event or the beginning of a lasting crusade, but both Gore and Bush, eager to appear sensitive to public concerns about crime and violence, now find themselves mired in the tense and emotional politics of guns....

The collapse left dozens missing beneath the rubble on Tuesday. The building’s owner received approval for a 15-floor building but instead made it 21. Officials said the property developers added six more floors than what was approved by the city of Lagos, and many believe the additional weight could have contributed to the collapse. The government-run News Agency of Nigeria reported that the building’s owner had been arrested on undisclosed charges....

Tony Humphrey, 16, a star baseball player at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, stated that he was transferring to the public high school by his house to continue his education and athletic career. The junior stated that the decision came out of a back-and-forth that he had with the Iona Prep faculty member. The administrator had approached Humphrey, who was also a member of the school’s track team, to inquire why he would run track in addition to playing baseball....