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FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

As CNN reports, the US Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren't appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn't otherwise get vaccinated. The FDA said in a statement that the change is being made because of the risk of a rare and […]

todayMay 11, 2022

Health & Wellness

When it comes to Wearables, the question is, To Button, or Not To Button?

To button, or not to button? When it comes to wearables, the answer is you should always opt for physical buttons. And while they’re abundant on smartwatches, fitness trackers tend to favor touchscreens and capacitive buttons. But it looks like there may be some good news for fans of physical buttons. A new leaked photo of the Fitbit Versa 4 indicates that the side button is back, baby. The photo […]

todayMay 10, 2022

Health & Wellness

Abbott tries to Alleviate Baby Formula Shortage Due to the February Recall

In February, Abbott Laboratories recalled some of its popular baby formulas, including certain Similac products, made at its plant in Sturgis, after complaints about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products.  Unfortunately as a result, a domino effect has caused a massive baby formula shortage across the country that parents are describing as "a nightmare." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had said it was investigating the complaints, […]

todayMay 10, 2022

Health & Wellness

May is Stroke Awareness Month – Learn the F.A.S.T. signs and Save a Life

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the American Stroke Association, using the simple F.A.S.T. checklist is the quickest way to determine if someone is in need or urgent medical care. Knowing the signs and getting the stroke victim to immediate care is the best way to save a life. F is for Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person […]

todayMay 9, 2022

Health & Wellness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI is asking, WhyCare?

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is one of the largest organizations raising awareness of mental health, and has been doing so for over 40 years. The NAMI website states: "Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families." […]

todayMay 5, 2022

Health & Wellness

Colorado Prison Inmate Diagnosed with Human Avian Flu

A Colorado prison inmate who had direct exposure to poultry infected with avian flu is the first person in the U.S. to test positive with the current strain. The man, who is an inmate at a state correctional facility in Delta County, has showed mild symptoms of fatigue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said. "This case does not […]

todayMay 4, 2022

Food & Drink

FDA Sets Plan to Lower the Acceptable Amount of Lead in Fruit Juices

We all know about the dangers of ingesting lead, right? But did you know that trace amounts of lead can also be found in some fruit juices? Although the FDA already has limits on how much of this heavy metal is allowed to be found in juice (is there a “safe” level?), advocacy groups have recently pushed the FDA to propose lowering those limits even further. Last week, the FDA issued draft […]

todayMay 4, 2022

Health & Wellness

Moderna files for Emergency Use Authorization for kids’ COVID-19 Vaccine

Last Thursday, Moderna officially filed for emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine for use in kids between 6 months and under 6 years. The request is for the approval of two doses of 25 micrograms of the mRNA vaccine. Moderna's clinical data showed the vaccine was 51% effective for the younger cohort of the age group, from six months to under 2 years, and 37% effective for the […]

todayMay 3, 2022

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