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Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Donald Sutherland Dies; Can Viagra Benefit Women? Insulin Supply Affected by Wegovy

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of two monoclonal antibodies of different coloration.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Plans to Ease Requirements for Biosimilars' Interchangeable Status

New rules would mean switching studies will generally not be needed

A photo of a lab technician testing reagents for the bird flu virus.

<乌鸦传媒>'We're Flying Blind' on H5N1: Experts See Repeat of CDC's Missteps on COVID Testing

Agency not moving fast enough to remove barriers blocking clinical labs from testing, critics say

A photo of statin pills forming a question mark.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Cholesterol Denialism Pseudoscience or Appropriate Medical Care?

Calling an end to debate rarely serves the advancement of knowledge

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques on a nerve cell

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Onset Delayed by Rare Mutation

Just one copy of the Christchurch variant conferred protection

A photo of a female physician measuring a senior males blood pressure in a village in China.

<乌鸦传媒>Large-Scale Intensive BP Intervention Proves Sustainable for CVD Prevention

Community-based program reduced events regardless of age, diabetes

A photo of a man scratching the psoriasis on his forearm.

<乌鸦传媒>Certain Clinical Factors Tied to Poor Response to Biologics for Psoriasis

Previous exposure to biologics, higher BMI, smoking all negatively linked to response

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live June 21: Healing With Pride, Supporting LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Despite higher rates of mental health issues, LGBTQ youth have less access to care

FDA APPROVED Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Capvaxive) over a computer rendering of pneumococcal pneumonia

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Pneumococcal Vax Designed Specifically for Adults

Covers serotypes responsible for over 80% of invasive pneumococcal disease in those 50 and up

A photo of packages of naloxone (Narcan).

<乌鸦传媒>Lost Chances to Treat Overdose Survivors Documented in New Medicare Study

Findings also highlight the difficulty of managing chronic pain

A photo of a child's feet on a bathroom scale.

<乌鸦传媒>USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Interventions for Kids With High BMI

Final recommendations did not include weight-loss drugs

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Cussed Out Fauci; Midwife Destroyed Vaccines; Ian McKellen Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A close up photo of a mature woman smoking an e-cigarette outdoors.

<乌鸦传媒>Vaping, Chantix Show Similar Benefit for Quitting Cigarettes, in the Short Term

Confirmed abstinence rates with either doubled versus placebo at 26 weeks

<乌鸦传媒>Health System Eliminates Noncompetes for Primary Care Physicians

Policy change follows new rules from state and federal players

A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a blood pressure monitor on her wrist while sitting on a couch

<乌鸦传媒>Rise in Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy While Treatment Stagnates

Prevalence of condition among pregnant people doubled from 2008 to 2021

A photo of a stack of $100 bills sitting on a bathroom scale

<乌鸦传媒>For Teens With Severe Obesity, Financial Incentives Work for Weight Loss

Randomized trial proves benefit of adding gift card incentives to dietary measures

A close up photo of a smartphone showing missed calls and unread text messages.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Tries and We're Done? I Don't Think So.

We need to work harder to ensure that patient referrals actually go through

computer rendering of amyloid plaques amongst neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Mom Had Memory Problems

Maternal history of memory impairment tied to higher amyloid burden

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Secret Pentagon Anti-Vax Campaign; FDA's Tylenol Warning; E. Coli at the Olympics

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of dead sea bird beside a dead sea lion on the beach at Punta Bermeja in the Patagonian province of R铆o Negro

<乌鸦传媒>H5N1 Is Highly Lethal, but Only in Some Animals. Scientists Want to Know Why.

And what if the virus mutates in a way that changes all that?

A photo of pasteurization equipment at a dairy plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Pasteurization Methods May Not Clear H5N1 in Heavily Infected Milk

In experimental study, trace infectious virus detectable in some samples heated for short periods

EULAR over a photo of Vienna Exhibition Center in Vienna, Austria.

<乌鸦传媒>OA Patients Get Long-Term Benefit From Lifestyle Improvements

Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Menopause Tied to Higher Risk of Respiratory Mortality

Greatest risk observed for women with bilateral oophorectomy

A photo of a senior woman sitting on the couch and checking her blood sugar.

<乌鸦传媒>Type 1 Diabetes in Older People Has Nearly Tripled Globally Since the '90s

But the increase marks good news for survival, study suggests

An electron microscope image of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle

<乌鸦传媒>Prior COVID Infection May Protect Against Some Common Colds

Researcher suggests finding could be key to vaccines that protect against multiple viruses

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<乌鸦传媒>98-Year-Old Man Believed to Be the Oldest American Organ Donor Ever

Increasingly, older adults can donate organs upon their death, according to one expert

A photo of Dick Durbin speaking during a hearing on combating the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes.

<乌鸦传媒>Senators Blast Health and Law Enforcement Officials Over Illegal E-Cig Use in Teens

The two best-selling disposable vapes alone generated more than $500 million in sales last year

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Oprah Hospitalized; Senator in Car Crash; Oldest American Man Dies

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of amyloid plaque build-up on a nerve cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's May Be Improved by Intensive Lifestyle Changes

In small trial led by Dean Ornish, MD, Alzheimer's patients show better scores on cognitive tests

A computer rendering of COVID viruses in front of the U.S. flag.

<乌鸦传媒>New Long COVID Definition Proposed by National Academies

Committee urges adoption, says it will aid in consistent diagnosis, documentation, and treatment

A photo of an avian influenza antigen rapid test kit.

<乌鸦传媒>With Bird Flu Tests Hard to Get, How Will We Know When to Sound a Pandemic Alarm?

If government doesn't prepare to ramp up testing, U.S. could be caught off guard again

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About FDA's Warning on Paralytic Shellfish Poisonings

At least 31 people have been sickened in Oregon from eating shellfish harvested in the area

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-Flu Vax on the Horizon; Counterfeit Diabetes Devices; Surviving Bird Flu

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

An aerial photo of Frasier retirement community in Boulder, Colorado.

<乌鸦传媒>Nursing Homes Left in the Dark as More Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires

Facilities are being forced to evaluate their preparedness

FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine (Arexvy) over a microscope image of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Use of RSV Vaccine to Include More Adults

Arexvy now approved for people 50 years and older at increased risk of serious outcomes

An advertisement for lung cancer screening on the back of a kiosk in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low in the U.S., Especially in the South

But one study showed that patient navigation added to usual care may increase uptake

Missing Doc Found Dead; Trump's False Insulin Claim; CDC's Bird Flu Study

<乌鸦传媒>Missing Doc Found Dead; Trump's False Insulin Claim; CDC's Bird Flu Study

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of Covid Task Force Ambassador Deborah Birx speaking during the covid pandemic.

<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Is Indeed a Bad Word: A Second Opinion on Pandemic Communication

Information should be presented to the public using a three-part approach

A photo of Camilla Hancock filling a prescription at Basin Pharmacy in Basin, Wyoming.

<乌鸦传媒>It's Getting Harder for Rural Pharmacies to Stay Afloat

These pharmacies fill a healthcare gap and can be a touchstone for their communities

A close-up photo of packages of gum containing xylitol

<乌鸦传媒>Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart, Thrombotic Risk

Series of experiments sends a "serious warning signal"

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