FDA could greenlight new Covid boosters as early as Friday
According to four sources who are familiar with the agency’s plans, the Food and Drug Administration plans to approve new versions of Covid boosters by Friday. The most recent shots….
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Moderna says new Covid booster works against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant
Moderna’s new COVID booster is believed to have an effect on BA.2.86 subvariant of omicron. The drugmaker stated this in an announcement Wednesday. The latest booster triggered a robust antibody response to BA.2.86 per….
In the ICU, doctors see rise in Covid cases but less severe disease
For more than three years, Dr. Christopher Ohl has been treating COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina. Recently, however, he’s….
How the number of abortions in each state has changed in the places it was legal this year
Recent research suggests that the number of abortions grew in the first part of 2023 in all states where they were legal. Data gathered from The Guttmacher Institute, a research organisation….
Popular weight loss drug may help people with Type 1 diabetes cut back on insulin
The treatment with weight loss and diabetes medication semaglutide could allow those newly being diagnosed Type 1 diabetes to dramatically reduce or even end the injection of insulin in a small study that was….
Symptoms and causes of peptic ulcers, which forced Springsteen to delay shows
Bruce Springsteen fans are hoping that he’ll return to the stage soon following his announcement that he’s receiving treatment for the peptic ulcer. The E Street Band postponed eight shows….
‘One Chip Challenge’ pulled from shelves after mother says spicy tortilla chip contributed to her son’s death
Paqui, a manufacturer of very spicy tortilla chips, which are marketed as”One Chip Challenge “One Chip Challenge,” has decided to remove the chips from shelves after an individual reported that….
How high cholesterol increases the risk of stroke
A rise in cholesterol levels can not only cause heart disease but also increase the chance of suffering a stroke. Cholesterol is a vital fatty acid that plays a role….
Snooze to not lose: memory boosting power of naps
A group of researchers has discovered that a brief nap can help to retain information, particularly in the case of understanding interdependent tasks that require to be done sequentially. Research….
Bell’s palsy: Ringing in relief through holistic ways
Bell’s Palsy is manageable with holistic strategies. Illustrations by Syalima Das “I was unaware of my condition until my sister noticed that the left half of my face had begun….