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FDA Reviewers Not Impressed by new ALS Drug

Health Day News reports that despite months of intense lobbying by patient advocates, federal health officials on Monday posted a largely negative review of an experimental drug for the devastating illness known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In an analysis of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' drug, known for now only as AMX3005, regulators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the results were "not persuasive." They pointed to missing data, mistakes […]

todayMarch 31, 2022

Health & Wellness

FDA Authorizes Second Covid-19 Booster Shots for People Over 50

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to allow adults 50 and older to get a second booster as early as four months after their first booster dose of any Covid-19 vaccine, as reported by CNN. The move extends the availability of additional boosters to healthy older adults. The FDA had previously allowed additional shots for anyone […]

todayMarch 30, 2022

Food & Drink

Dangerous Chemicals found in Food Wrappers at Major Fast-Food Restaurants and Grocery Chains

CNN reports that alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and fast-casual restaurants and grocery store chains. The highest levels of indicators for PFAS were found in food packaging from Nathan's Famous, Cava, Arby's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Stop & Shop and Sweetgreen, according to an investigation released last week by Consumer Reports. The new report comes more than two […]

todayMarch 29, 2022

Health & Wellness

Moderna announces results of Covid-19 Vaccine trials for Children 6 and under, will Seek FDA Authorization

Moderna has announced interim results of its Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 6.. As CNN reports, the company said two 25-microgram doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years old provided a similar immune response to two 100-microgram doses for adults ages 18 to 25, indicating that the benefit conferred to young adults is also conferred to young children. The data showed "a robust […]

todayMarch 28, 2022

Health & Wellness

Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Fat in Your Diet

Dietary fat tends to have a bad reputation. Despite what you may have heard, eating fat doesn’t make you fat — as long as you eat it in moderation. In fact, fat is an essential part of a balanced diet. According to Healthline, our bodies need dietary fat for many different biological processes, and not getting enough fat can make it harder for our bodies to function the way they […]

todayMarch 24, 2022

Health & Wellness

The Nordic Diet: What Is It, What Can You Eat, and is it Right for You?

It seems like there’s a new diet invented every day. There are many options that have caught on with the nation's dieting obsession, like the Flexitarian diet, "The 100" diet, the Paleo diet, or the Fruitarian diet, and on and on. But if you’ve heard of the Nordic diet (also known as the Scandinavian diet), you might be curious what it’s all about and if it’s just another fad. The […]

todayMarch 23, 2022

Health & Wellness

Is a Strong Grip the Key to a Longer Life Span?

Could grip strength determine your life span?  As Reuters reports, a large UK study suggests that Grip Strength may be a better predictor of future health than some measurements doctors currently use to gauge risk. Although grip strength has long been a good indicator of frailty or health in older people, it could help doctors understand adults’ risk profile at all ages, including the odds of heart and lung disease, […]

todayMarch 22, 2022

Health & Wellness

COVID-19 cases will likely increase soon with BA.2 and other Variants, though not necessarily Hospitalizations

Over the next few weeks, the U.S. should expect an increase in COVID-19 cases from the Omicron BA.2 variant, also known as the "Stealth Variant," Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview with ABC News, but it may not lead to as severe a surge in hospitalizations or deaths. "I would not be surprised if in the next few weeks we see somewhat of either a flattening of our diminution or […]

todayMarch 21, 2022

Health & Wellness

If You’ve Been Wishing Daylight Savings Time would be Year-Round, Your Wish May Soon Come True

Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time may just be here to stay.  As Reuters reports, the U.S. Senate has just passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, which would end, once and for all, the sleep depriving twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity. The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection […]

todayMarch 17, 2022

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