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Regulatory, patent reform needed for inhalers for asthma, COPD
Of the 62 inhalers approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since 1986, few have offered novel drug innovations, according to a study published online […]
Could Eye Trouble Bring Lower Scores on Seniors’ Thinking Tests?
FRIDAY, May 20 2022 (HealthDay News) Poor eyesight makes it harder to read and easier to trip. But it can also lead to a misdiagnosis of […]
Study points to expanded genomic testing that aims to benefit children and young adults with cancer
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New findings from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and published today in the journal Nature Communications report the results […]
Four Cases of Rare Monkeypox in UK
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 Four men in England have been infected with a “rare and unusual” monkeypox virus. Investigators from the United […]
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, top, attends a meeting on anti-virus strategies in Pyongyang, North Korea […]
Nerve Gas Sarin Probably Caused Gulf War Syndrome
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) After 30 years, researchers believe they finally have definitive evidence of the primary cause of […]
Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic
Grocery store shelves where baby formula is typically stocked are locked and nearly empty in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2022. It’s a nightmare for parents. […]
The 3 Midlife Factors That Raise Your Odds for Alzheimer’s
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022 Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia, and a new study points to the top […]
Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women’s heart health
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women’s heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according […]
Early Promise for COVID Vaccine Taken as Pill
FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) An experimental COVID-19 vaccine in pill form could be a win-win, as it not only protects against infection but also […]
‘Stressed’ cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia
It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a […]
You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) Ever wonder where your cat wanders when you let it out? New research suggests your kitty most likely sticks close […]
Beijing preps COVID-19 hospital spaces, though new cases low
A worker in a protective suit sprays disinfectant as residents wearing face masks line up for mass coronavirus testing outside a residential complex, Tuesday, May 3, […]
When Is the Right Time to Tell a Child They Have Autism?
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) Bella Kofner, a 24-year-old graduate student in special education at the College of Staten Island […]
Virus might be behind mystery child hepatitis cases: US agency
CDC recommends children stay up to date on their vaccinations and that parents and caregivers practice preventive actions such as hand hygiene, avoiding people who are […]
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released proposed rules — first announced a […]
New study finds childhood abuse linked to higher risk for high cholesterol as an adult
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study found risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher among adults who said they experienced childhood abuse and […]
These Heart Risk Factors Are a Recipe for Dementia
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Previous research […]
Study mines cancer genetics to help with targeted treatment
This microscope image made available by the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research in 2015 shows human colon cancer cells with the nuclei stained red. […]
AHA News: Overworked Single Mom Collapsed at Work and Wound Up With a New Heart
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) In her late 40s, Alicia Wilson had a hectic schedule. She had a full-time job administering contracts, was […]
May 15, 2022
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, top, attends a meeting on anti-virus strategies in Pyongyang, North Korea […]
May 3, 2022
A worker in a protective suit sprays disinfectant as residents wearing face masks line up for mass coronavirus testing outside a residential complex, Tuesday, May 3, […]
April 30, 2022
CDC recommends children stay up to date on their vaccinations and that parents and caregivers practice preventive actions such as hand hygiene, avoiding people who are […]
April 21, 2022
Residents get tested during their stay at a temporary hospital converted from the National Exhibition and Convention Center to quarantine COVID-positive people in Shanghai, China on […]
April 18, 2022
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain India has sharply criticised a forthcoming World Health Organization study which reportedly claims coronavirus killed four million people nationally, the latest analysis […]
April 15, 2022
People wearing face masks walk along the public area of the Cheonggye Stream in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 15, 2022. South Korea will remove most […]
April 9, 2022
Credit: CC0 Public Domain China is battling its biggest spike in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with millions under lockdown and the healthcare […]
March 31, 2022
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A top Shanghai official conceded Thursday that the Chinese financial hub had been “insufficiently prepared” for its latest COVID outbreak, as criticism […]
March 28, 2022
A delivery man walks by police officers with protective suit outside of a hotel in Shanghai, China, on March 15, 2022. China began locking down most […]