Cytalux (pafolacianince), a drug that binds to ovarian cancer tissue and glows when exposed to fluorescent light, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help surgeons detect ovarian tumors during surgical procedures in patients.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA panel weighs safety, effectiveness
Government health advisers on Tuesday weighed the benefits and risks of a closely watched drug from Merck that could soon become the first U.S.-authorized pill for patients to take at home to treat COVID-19.
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University of Oxford on omicron: No proof COVID-19 vaccines won't prevent against severe disease
The University of Oxford said Tuesday there was no evidence that current COVID-19 vaccines would not continue to protect against severe disease from the omicron variant.
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Regeneron says its antibody treatment may not be as effective against Omicron, but testing is underway.
Monday, November 29, 2021
CDC updates guidance to urge boosters for all individuals over 18 as omicron looms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday updated agency guidance to advise that anyone over age 18 should receive a COVID-19 booster shot.
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Omicron expected to arrive in NYC, COVID masks should be worn indoors ‘at all times,’ city’s top doctor says
With New York City health officials anticipating the omicron variant to arrive in the coming days, the city’s top doctor on Monday recommended that New Yorkers wear COVID-19 masks "at all times" indoors and in public settings regardless of their vaccination status.
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Omicron variant: Here’s what officials know
The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations.
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Omicron variant poses ‘very high’ global risk, ‘unprecedented number of spike mutations’: WHO
The COVID-19 omicron variant has an “unprecedented number of spike mutations” and poses a “very high” global risk, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Couple with COVID-19 leave quarantine, arrested trying to flee country, Dutch police say
A married couple who tested positive for COVID-19 left their hotel quarantine and were arrested in an “airplane that was about to” leave the country, Dutch military police said, according to a report.
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Digital multitasking can be detrimental to a child’s mental health, study warns
Children face a deluge of electronic information from traditional television and computers to tablets, smartphones and video games, but prior studies examining the impact of electronic media on children and adults have yield mixed results.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Exercise impacts appetite in unexpected ways, study finds
A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise addressed the age-old question: does exercise make us eat more afterwards or decrease our appetite for the next meal?
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South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’
The South African doctor who first alerted authorities to the presence of the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
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Fauci would 'not be surprised' if omicron is already in US, predicts it will go 'all over'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Saturday morning that he would not be shocked to learn that the COVID-19 omicron variant is already in the U.S.
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Dutch authorities check for COVID-19 omicron variant after 61 arrivals from South Africa test positive
Dutch authorities are checking for the omicron variant after 61 passengers on two flights from South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
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No cases of COVID-19 omicron variant identified yet in US, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday night that no cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant have been identified in the U.S. to date.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
WHO identifies new COVID-19 'variant of concern,' names it omicron
The World Health Organization labeled the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 strain a "variant of concern," and labeled it with the Greek alphabet letter omicron.
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Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies
U.S. scientists will talk with South African scientists on Friday about the threat of the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, including whether or not it can evade antibodies.
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EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant
Nations took swift action Friday to halt air travel from southern Africa in reaction to news of a new, transmissible COVID-19 variant.
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COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529: Here’s what we know
Scientists are working to determine the potential risks associated with the new COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.529, which has already prompted an emergency meeting on Friday by the World Health Organization.
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
WHO meets to discuss new, ‘heavily mutated’ COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization is holding a meeting Friday to discuss the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa that has been blamed on a new variant of the virus.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Science comes to the rescue when cooking turkey this year
When cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving, it is helpful to follow the science, according to a recent NPR report.
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Children’s COVID-19 cases up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians report
COVID-19 cases among children are up by 32% from two weeks ago, according to a recent report from pediatricians.
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Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic
Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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Opioid crisis: Ruling against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart could be beginning of long legal battle
A jury's finding this week that three major pharmacy chains are responsible for contributing to the scourge of opioid addiction in two Ohio counties may be just the beginning of a protracted legal battle that ultimately could leave the communities no better off.
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Thanksgiving turkey: How to safely prepare it
Butterball said 85% of survey respondents plan to celebrate with a turkey. But, before putting the turkey on the table, there are several steps to take to ensure the bird is safe to devour.
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US will require COVID-19 vaccines for all border crossers
President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, the administration planned to announce.
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Holiday drinking: How much alcohol should you have this season?
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes temptation. Thanksgiving stuffing and Christmas cookies seem to lurk at every turn and there seems to be a holiday cocktail party every week from November to Jan. 1.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll
COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpassed the total from 2020 this week, with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data showing cases rising around the country ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults with hypertension are taking meds that increase blood pressure
Many patients with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications that are contributing to increased blood pressure, according to a study in JAMA this week.
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Israeli company's COVID-19 drug shows promise in late-stage coronavirus treatment
FIRST ON FOX: An Israeli public company says it developed the "only cure for late-stage COVID" and said that the results of its phase II clinical trial, disclosed first to Fox News, revealed that patients suffering from severe cases of COVID-19 had a 94% survival rate after being treated with the drug.
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Fauci vague on changing definition of 'fully vaccinated': 'We might modify'
Dr. Anthony Fauci has cautioned that health officials may change the definition of "fully vaccinated" to include COVID-19 booster shots – if the data suggests it.
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
US government plans to purchase large supply of COVID-19 treatment sotrovimab for winter surge
The United States government announced plans to purchase sotrovimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody used for the early treatment of COVID-19
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California deaf football team, perennial underdogs, turns perceived deficit into gridiron strength
The Cubs, the varsity football team, at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside, is two games away from winning the division championship for the very first time in the school’s 68-year history, according to the New York Times.
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COVID-19 increases stillbirths during pregnancy: research
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women, and that risk spiked to four times higher after the delta variant emerged, new government data show.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Pandemic causing ‘Great Resignation’ of doctors and nurses
The health care profession is hemorrhaging workers, with nearly one in five quitting since the COVID-19 pandemic began
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CDC panel approves COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all US adults
An influential U.S. advisory panel said Friday it would recommend expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults age 18 and over.
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AstraZeneca trials show antibody drug more than 80% effective at preventing COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca announced Thursday that its antibody drug is more than 80% effective at reducing risk of severe disease or death.
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Starbucks hepatitis A scare: What to know
A local New Jersey health department urged patrons who went to a Gloucester Township Starbucks coffee shop on certain days this month to get vaccinated for hepatitis A after an employee tested positive.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
FDA approves Keytruda as adjuvant treatment for kidney cancer
The cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda, was approved Thursday by the FDA
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Woman who survived deadly 'widow maker' heart attack hopes to alert others
Suzanne Calicchio, 48, hopes to encourage people to take the signs and symptoms of a heart attack more seriously, after surviving a “widow maker” heart attack, according to a recent report
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National Epilepsy Awareness Month: How a Hail Mary diet helped our daughter
For a parent, there is no feeling like helplessness.
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The first known Covid case was a vendor at a Wuhan market, a scientist claims.
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First Known Covid Case Was Vendor at Wuhan Market, Scientist Claims
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Drug overdose deaths, fueled by fentanyl, hit record high in US
The U.S. recorded its highest number of drug-overdose deaths in a 12-month period, eclipsing 100,000 for the first time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults before week's end: reports
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize booster doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adults before an influential U.S. advisory panel meets on Friday.
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Pfizer asks US regulators to authorize experimental COVID-19 pill
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize its experimental pill for COVID-19, setting the stage for a likely launch this winter of a promising treatment that can be taken at home. COR
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COVID-19 cases surge in new US hotspots
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another surge.
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US premature births decline in 2020, March of Dimes report says
Premature births declined by 0.1% in 2020, according to a new report.
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Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital
Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced Tuesday that it would test a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Fauci on holidays: Fully vaccinated families can 'feel good' about gatherings
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that families who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should "feel good" about gathering for the holidays this year.
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Man hospitalized with seizures discovers tapeworm was in brain for decades
A man hospitalized with mysterious seizures and an "altered mental status" had tapeworms living in his brain for decades, according to researchers.
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Pfizer will let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill, a move that could make the treatment available to more than half of the world’s population.
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New study gives hope for treatment of PBC, the silent liver disease
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease where the small bile ducts of the liver become inflamed. The disease often goes undetected, leading to cirrhosis of the liver, liver failure, and possibly death. But a recent report suggests hope for a cure.
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The Shrink Next Door: Will 'manipulative' psychiatrist Dr. Herschkopf shrink into medical oblivion?
The ‘Shrink Next Door’ is a new Apple TV+ series about the true story of how New York psychiatrist Dr. Isaac ‘Ike’ Herschkopf went beyond the sacred boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship, inspired by a 2019 Wondery and Bloomberg Media podcast, according to multiple reports.
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As the US races to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, some countries hold back
The U.S. is at the forefront of the race to vaccinate young children
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Syphilis cases on the rise in the US: What to know
Health care professionals are reportedly sounding the alarm as syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S.
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Western states expand COVID-19 booster access
California is among three U.S. states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults even though federal health officials recommend limiting doses to those considered most at risk.
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CDC warns progress against measles threatened amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned last week that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had threatened global progress against the measles virus.
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Low libido? Some foods could make a difference
Loss of libido is a common problem that can affect many men and women over the course of their lives.
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Alzheimer's disease may be detectable by key blood test, study finds
A new blood test may identify more than 80% of people with increased likelihood of having amyloid in the brain, a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease
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11-year-old girl catches gonorrhea from swimming in hot spring
An 11-year-old Austrian girl was reportedly infected with gonorrhea after bathing in a popular thermal pool while on vacation in Italy.
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Should you wash raw chicken before cooking? Here's what experts say
With the holidays coming up, food safety is paramount to keep gatherings fun and healthy for everyone.
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