Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo Posted September 13, 2024 Swedish health officials said they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox first seen in eastern Congo, a …
FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions Posted September 5, 2024 U.S. health officials approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Massachusetts governor says there’s nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing Posted August 23, 2024 Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward Health Care is trying to turn over to new owners after declaring…
Restaurant critic’s departure reveals potential hazards of the job Posted August 16, 2024 Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells had pai…
How AI could predict whether early signs of dementia will develop into Alzheimer’s Posted August 13, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used Artificial Intelligence to develop a tool capable of predicting whether people with early signs of dementia could develop Alzh…
Aqua aerobics rides wave of popularity in post-pandemic Australia Posted August 5, 2024 Past a certain age, many people say they find it gets harder to keep fit. But there’s one physical exercise class that’s easy to start and take part in. Since the COVID-19 pand…
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US Surgeon General who asks Congress to act Posted July 15, 2024 The U.S. Surgeon General has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, similar to those now mandato…
Rural pharmacies fill a healthcare gap in the US. Owners say it’s getting harder to stay open Posted July 7, 2024 Rural pharmacies, independent or chain, can be a touchstone for their communities. The staff knows everyone’s names and drugs, answers questions about residents’ …
Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims Posted July 1, 2024 Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. …
World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls Posted June 23, 2024 Member countries kicked off the World Health Organization's annual assembly with hopes of improving global readiness for deadly outbreaks like COVID-19, after an ambitious "pandem…