The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday scheduled public meeting to review COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children in the U.S.
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Saturday, April 30, 2022
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Wisconsin reports first death in U.S. possibly linked to puzzling hepatitis outbreak in children
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a health alert this Wednesday regarding the first pediatric death in the United States possibly linked to the mysterious pediatric hepatitis outbreak and adenovirus.
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Amber Heard has symptoms of borderline personality disorder according to forensic psychologist: What is it?
Forensic psychologist Shannon Curry, who was hired by actor Johnny Depp’s legal team, testified this Tuesday in the civil lawsuit between Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, that she diagnosed the 36 year-old with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and histrionic personality disorder
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Amy Schumer raises awareness about adult autism spectrum disorder through her husband’s recent diagnosis
Comedian Amy Schumer revealed last week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that her 42-year-old husband, chef Chris Fischer, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult, which is helping raise awareness that the condition can also be diagnosed as we get older, according to multiple reports.
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FDA releases plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars on Thursday, saying the actions have the potential to significantly reduce disease and death.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
FOX NEWS: Candace Owens says pushing vaccines on children appears 'evil and sinister'
Candace Owens says pushing vaccines on children appears 'evil and sinister'
'Candace' host reacts to Democrats incentivizing vaccines for children and Kanye West's comments about abortion on 'Fox News Primetime.'
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FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready to drink juices and juice blends.
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Nearly 60% of Americans have been infected by COVID-19, CDC reports
A new report released by the CDC Tuesday found that almost 60% of the U.S. population has contracted coronavirus so far, with 75% showing evidence of previous infection.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Hepatitis spike among kids linked to COVID lockdowns: UK docs
Doctors say nearly 200 children in 12 countries have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis, which causes liver inflammation.
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Does a daily aspirin help over 60s avoid heart disease and stroke? Expert recommendations just changed
Daily aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD) is no longer recommended for those over 60 years old
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Long-term antidepressant medication use may not help patients over the long haul, study says
After a period of time, antidepressant use in individuals with depression was not associated with better health-related quality of life, (HRQoL), compared to those with depression who did not take medications.
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Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease in children: officials
190 cases have been reported so far in connection with the mysterious liver disease outbreak in children.
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Monday, April 25, 2022
Long COVID-19 may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system in some people, small UCLA-led study s
A possible contributor of Long COVID -19 may actually be an abnormally suppressed immune system, and not a hyperactive one, according to a UCLA- led research group
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Veteran Living with Migraine Attacks Finds Hope; Starts Nonprofit to Help Returning Soldiers
Greg Peterman knew concussions were part of the job. After 21-years in the US Army Special Forces, many as a Green Beret, injuries weren’t unusual. What Peterman didn’t expect were the debilitating migraine attacks that ensued, throwing his life into a tailspin.
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Sunday, April 24, 2022
Time-restricted eating no more beneficial than caloric restriction in obese patients, study says
Time restricted eating limited to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. did not lead to a greater reduction in body weight, body fat or metabolic risk factors compared to a daily caloric restriction.
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Saturday, April 23, 2022
How do I find the right doctor for my child? And how can I be sure my teenager has received the correct diagnosis?
Friday, April 22, 2022
CDC warns mysterious pediatric hepatitis outbreak could be linked to adenovirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory regarding a possible link between a mysterious cluster of children with hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver, and a virus known as adenovirus, according to a recent press release.
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
COVID-19 face masks given rise of omicron subvariants: What to know
Clearing up the confusion on mask wearing and effectiveness as the Biden administration looks to appeal a recent ruling that the CDC did not have the statutory authority to impose last year's mask mandate
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Long nails may not be as hygienic as you think: report
Cardi B may be living with some unwanted guests
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COVID cases declined again last week worldwide: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a weekly report that the number of new COVID-19 cases around the world fell by nearly a quarter last week.
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White House releases national drug control strategy
The Biden administration released its National Drug Control Strategy for the year.
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Tick bites on the rise: How to stay safe as you head outdoors
Tick bites are on the rise in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that the majority of cases typically occur in the warmer months.
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Maine resident dies from rare tick virus
A person in eastern Maine has died from a rare virus spread by an infected tick.
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Justice Department will appeal ruling striking down travel mask mandate
Officials said that the Department of Justice is filing an appeal aiming to overturn a federal judge's ruling that struck down the federal mask mandate on public transportation.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Single tick bite can cause a life-threatening meat allergy: report
As tick season kicks into gear, it’s a good idea to know about a potentially life-threatening food allergy called alpha-gal syndrome that may occur after certain tick bites – especially the lone star tick
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Omicron subvariant gaining traction in US: CDC data
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a new omicron subvariant is quickly spreading in the U.S.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
COVID-19 scared patients out of hospitals, bringing on health neglect and extreme backlogs
Doctors across the country are now seeing more patients who chose to avoid hospitals during the pandemic, causing a patient backlog -- and those who do come in have more serious health issues.
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New Jersey township investigating mysterious 'time cohort' cancer cluster that may be linked to high school
An investigation is underway after 100 former students of a New Jersey high school have been diagnosed with brain tumors
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CDC launches new service to forecast infectious diseases
The CDC launched its Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics Tuesday as a means of improving national response to future health outbreaks.
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Mental health issues may lead to higher risk for COVID-19 breakthrough cases, study finds
Individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 who were diagnosed with certain psychiatric disorders were more at risk for getting COVID-19, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe
Mysterious liver disease found in children in the U.S. and Europe could be linked to a virus generally associated with colds.
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
Friday, April 15, 2022
Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: Duke researchers
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
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California delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren will not happen until at least the summer of next year.
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East Coast COVID-19 cases on the rise
As sub-variants of omicron continue to spread in the U.S. and abroad, infections are rising in East Coast states and cities.
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
E-cigs using synthetic nicotine now under FDA oversight
A new law allows the Food and Drug Administration to regulate e-cigarettes and other products that use synthetic nicotine.
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Pfizer, BioNTech will ask FDA to authorize COVID booster for healthy kids ages 5-11
Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday that they would ask the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize a booster dose of their coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in healthy kids ages 5 to 11.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ukraine focus shows bias against Black lives, WHO chief says
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hit the global community Wednesday for its focus on the war in Ukraine, questioning "if the world really gives equal attention to Black and White lives."
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STDs increased during COVID-19 pandemic’s first year, CDC report finds
A newly published report from the CDC reveals sexually-transmitted disease cases rose during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID cases, deaths fall for third consecutive week, World Health Organization says
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
COVID-19 subvariant XE: What to know
What happens if you get infected with omicron and BA.2 variants at the same time?
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2021 deadliest year in US history due to COVID-19, drug overdoses
2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history.
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WHO tracking new omicron sub-variants amid US BA.2 surge
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it is tracking two new omicron sub-variants.
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Sunday, April 10, 2022
It's not just you: ‘senior moments’ became more widespread during the pandemic, experts say
‘Senior moments,’ otherwise known as fleeting bursts of forgetfulness, are becoming more commonplace, according to memory experts
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Fauci says people should decide 'individual risk' for COVID, reverting back to masks possible
The CDC has designated most of the country as a "green zone," which indicates a low-level risk for COVID-19 infection.
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Friday, April 8, 2022
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
What to do if a rabies-infected animal bites you?
Rep. Ami Bera, a California Democrat bit by a fox that tested positive for rabies.
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Sugar substitutes may interfere with liver’s ability to detoxify, researchers say
Study found two non-nutritive sweeteners could affect liver’s metabolism of blood pressure meds, antibiotics, and antidepressants
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A second booster helped protect older people from Omicron infection, but waned quickly, an Israeli study says.
COVID-19 home tests have more self-life than you think: report
Don’t throw away your home COVID-19 tests just because it says it’s expired, according to a recent New York Times report.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
A second booster helped protect older people from Omicron infection, but waned quickly, an Israeli study says.
What's behind the trend of women posting make-up free photos on social media?
Social media platforms don’t just harm teenagers, but can be harmful to women as they age according to a recent Wall Street Journal report.
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