Health

2022-08-31 15:22:04
by Dan McCue
FDA Authorizes Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting Omicron Subvariant

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots specifically targeting a subvariant of omicron.... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots specifically targeting a subvariant of omicron. The agency approved two options aimed at the BA.5 subvariant of omicron that is now dominant in the U.S.: one... Read More

2022-08-30 20:13:45
by Tom Ramstack
Courts Waffle on Vaccine Mandates for Municipal Workers

NEW YORK — New York is keeping its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal workers for now while Washington, D.C., is... Read More

NEW YORK — New York is keeping its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal workers for now while Washington, D.C., is losing its mandate because of recent judges’ decisions. The differing court rulings within days of each other add to confusion... Read More

2022-08-30 18:56:52
by Dan McCue
Mississippi Gov. Declares State of Emergency Over Jackson Water Crisis

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s capital, the largest city in the state, does not have enough water pressure left to meet... Read More

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s capital, the largest city in the state, does not have enough water pressure left to meet the critical needs of its 180,000 residents after the city’s long-failing, main water treatment facility finally gave up the ghost... Read More

2022-08-30 15:27:21
by Dan McCue
Senators Urge CDC and HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Monkeypox Response

WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and 11 of his colleagues urged federal health care officials to track and address... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and 11 of his colleagues urged federal health care officials to track and address racial disparities in the nation’s public health response to the monkeypox virus. In a letter to the heads of the... Read More

2022-08-30 15:24:55
by Dan McCue
Combination 'Polypill' Reduces Heart Disease Deaths, Study Finds

A single pill that combines three heart medications significantly reduced the cardiac-related deaths and other heart problems in people who... Read More

A single pill that combines three heart medications significantly reduced the cardiac-related deaths and other heart problems in people who previously had heart attacks, according to new research published by the New England Journal of Medicine. The paper, “Polypill Strategy... Read More

2022-08-30 15:23:36
by Dan McCue
Congressman’s Wife Died After Taking Herbal Remedy

WASHINGTON — The wife of Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died late last year after ingesting an herbal remedy commonly used... Read More

WASHINGTON — The wife of Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died late last year after ingesting an herbal remedy commonly used to control weight, diabetes and high cholesterol. The contents of Lori McClintock’s updated death certificate were originally reported by Samantha... Read More

2022-08-30 15:21:05
by Dan McCue
Michigan Expands Access to Oral Contraception

LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan on Monday extended access to generic, prescription oral contraceptives to 200,000 additional Michiganders.... Read More

LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan on Monday extended access to generic, prescription oral contraceptives to 200,000 additional Michiganders. The action by the Department of Management, Technology and Budget is effective Sept. 1, and comes on the heels of... Read More

2022-08-30 15:15:51
by Dan McCue
Salty Snacks, High-Sugar Treats Appear to Increase Dementia Risk

TIANJIN, China — The consumption of ultra-processed foods — salty snacks, sugar-rich treats and anything laden with a heaping helping... Read More

TIANJIN, China — The consumption of ultra-processed foods — salty snacks, sugar-rich treats and anything laden with a heaping helping of preservatives — have long been associated with everything from sketchy mental health to full-blown cardiovascular disease. Now, a recent... Read More

2022-08-30 15:11:34
by Dan McCue
New York State Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas to Protect Public Health

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Monday announced it is closing three popular shellfishing... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Monday announced it is closing three popular shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island to protect public health over the upcoming Labor Day holiday. The areas... Read More

2022-08-30 14:50:11
by Dan McCue
VA Releases Whole Health Approach to Long COVID

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has published a new guidebook for caring for Veterans suffering from long COVID-19.... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has published a new guidebook for caring for Veterans suffering from long COVID-19. The guidebook, entitled, “Whole Heath System Approach to Long COVID,” outlines a whole health, patient-centered approach to treating long COVID,... Read More

2022-08-30 14:47:52
by Dan McCue
Statins Cause Muscle Pain in Less Than 10% of Patients

BARCELONA, Spain — Statins have long been seen as an important intervention in preventing serious cardiovascular episodes, but many patients... Read More

BARCELONA, Spain — Statins have long been seen as an important intervention in preventing serious cardiovascular episodes, but many patients stop taking them over time because of side effects like digestive issues, sleep disruptions and muscle pain. However, a study... Read More

Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits, Study Suggests

A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people... Read More

A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a... Read More

EXPLAINER: Lower Prescription Prices to Take Time in New Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — After decades of failed attempts, Democrats passed legislation that aims to rein in the soaring costs of drugs for... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — After decades of failed attempts, Democrats passed legislation that aims to rein in the soaring costs of drugs for some in the United States. It will take years for people to realize some of the most significant savings promised... Read More

USDA Scattering Rabies Vaccines for Wildlife in 13 States

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and... Read More

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and planes over 13 states from Maine to Alabama. The major aim is to keep raccoons from spreading their strain of... Read More

2022-08-26 17:11:24
by Dan McCue
Moderna Sues Pfizer and BioNTech Over COVID Vaccine

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Pharma giant Moderna sued Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday, claiming that their popular COVID vaccine was copied... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Pharma giant Moderna sued Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday, claiming that their popular COVID vaccine was copied from groundbreaking science Moderna performed. In a statement posted on its website, Moderna said Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents... Read More

EPA to Designate 'Forever Chemicals' as Hazardous Substances

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances under the so-called Superfund law. The designation means that releases of long-lasting chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS that meet or... Read More

Idaho Can’t Enforce Abortion Ban in Medical Emergencies

A federal judge in Idaho has barred the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies over concerns... Read More

A federal judge in Idaho has barred the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies over concerns that it violates a federal law on emergency care. The ruling Wednesday evening came after a federal judge this week... Read More

Yelp to Add More Flags to Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

The online reviews site Yelp said Tuesday it is rolling out a new feature to protect users seeking abortions from... Read More

The online reviews site Yelp said Tuesday it is rolling out a new feature to protect users seeking abortions from being misled about anti-abortion pregnancy centers listed on its platform. Such centers are typically religiously affiliated and deter clients from... Read More

2022-08-23 19:08:23
by TWN Staff
Study Assesses Interventions for Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk

LEEDS, England — Interventions aimed at reducing healthy adults’ risk of developing diabetes can focus on increasing both the intensity... Read More

LEEDS, England — Interventions aimed at reducing healthy adults’ risk of developing diabetes can focus on increasing both the intensity and amount of physical activity. However, in those with chronic disease, increasing the amount of activity undertaken, regardless of intensity,... Read More

2022-08-23 19:06:36
by TWN Staff
Johns Hopkins Researchers Collaborate on Human Genome Project

BALTIMORE —  A group of Johns Hopkins University scientists has collaborated with more than 100 researchers around the world to... Read More

BALTIMORE —  A group of Johns Hopkins University scientists has collaborated with more than 100 researchers around the world to assemble and analyze the first complete sequence of a human genome — two decades after the Human Genome Project produced... Read More

2022-08-23 19:03:30
by TWN Staff
Brain Tumor Study Highlights Differences Among Hispanics

DURHAM, N.C. — Though typically classified as a single ethnic group, people of Hispanic heritage have markedly different risks for... Read More

DURHAM, N.C. — Though typically classified as a single ethnic group, people of Hispanic heritage have markedly different risks for brain tumors based on their geographic origins, according to a new study by a team of researchers at Duke Health.... Read More

2022-08-23 19:01:22
by TWN Staff
New Drug Candidate Uses Novel Absorption Method to Target Cancer in Mice

A team of University of Michigan researchers is developing a new anti-cancer drug that is absorbed through the gut’s lymphatic... Read More

A team of University of Michigan researchers is developing a new anti-cancer drug that is absorbed through the gut’s lymphatic system rather than blood vessels, potentially outmaneuvering the molecular signaling pathways that lead to drug resistance.  In a study published... Read More

2022-08-23 18:59:43
by TWN Staff
USDA to Invest Up to $300M to Promote ‘Healthy’ Growing of Healthy Food

WASHINGTON — For years, organic farming was touted as the right way to grow safe, healthy and nutritious food while... Read More

WASHINGTON — For years, organic farming was touted as the right way to grow safe, healthy and nutritious food while opening new markets and opportunities to farmers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported the number... Read More

2022-08-23 18:57:30
by TWN Staff
UC San Diego Health First in Nation to Offer New Treatment for Hereditary Amyloidosis

UC San Diego Health is the first hospital in the nation to offer a new injectable medication to patients with... Read More

UC San Diego Health is the first hospital in the nation to offer a new injectable medication to patients with nerve damage caused by hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis, a rare disease that can be fatal without management. Previously, patients with this... Read More

2022-08-23 18:55:30
by TWN Staff
Marijuana and Hallucinogen Use Surges Among Young Adults

Marijuana and hallucinogen use reported by young adults 19-30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared with five and 10... Read More

Marijuana and hallucinogen use reported by young adults 19-30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared with five and 10 years ago, according to the Monitoring the Future study funded by the National Institutes of Health.  Rates of past-month nicotine... Read More

2022-08-23 18:08:17
by Eden Metzger
Experts at Mayo Clinic Fight Cancer by Correlating to a Rare Genetic Condition

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A rare genetic disease called Familial Adenomatous Polyposis is being researched by professionals at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer... Read More

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A rare genetic disease called Familial Adenomatous Polyposis is being researched by professionals at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine in order to stop deaths from colorectal cancer.  “Colorectal cancer is... Read More

2022-08-23 17:27:53
by Dan McCue
Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize COVID Booster Shots for Omicron BA.5

WASHINGTON — Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, asked the Food and Drug Administration Monday to authorize COVID booster shots... Read More

WASHINGTON — Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, asked the Food and Drug Administration Monday to authorize COVID booster shots that target the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants for people aged 12 and older. The request came less than a... Read More

2022-08-23 16:22:42
by Dan McCue
CDC, Health Depts. Investigating Multistate E. Coli Outbreak

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state health departments have begun investigations into an outbreak... Read More

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state health departments have begun investigations into an outbreak of E. coli infections believed to be tied to sandwiches from Wendy’s fast-food restaurants. As of Tuesday morning, 37 people... Read More

2022-08-22 16:13:20
by Dan McCue
Study Finds Wildfire Hazards in Residential Fences and Mulch Beds

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — For many, summertime means relaxing in their backyard behind the privacy of a large wooden fence and... Read More

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — For many, summertime means relaxing in their backyard behind the privacy of a large wooden fence and the beauty of a well-mulched flower bed. A new study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, however, suggests... Read More

2022-08-22 15:27:03
by Dan McCue
Fauci Stepping Down as Nation’s Chief Medical Advisor

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, who in many ways was the face of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, who in many ways was the face of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, announced Monday he will be stepping down from his roles as chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden and director... Read More

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