FDA Panel to Weigh Improved Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will vote on Tuesday whether to recommend that updated COVID-19 booster shots be used this fall to protect against omicron and its highly contagious subvarian…
Learn MorePaxlovid Cuts Odds for Hospitalization After Omicron Infection by 45%
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Paxlovid appears to living up to its reputation as the Tamiflu treatment for COVID-19, maintaining its effectiveness even against emerging variants, a new study shows.The antiviral COVID pill reduced the risk …
Learn MoreAfter Appeal, Court Rules Juul Can Still Sell E-Cigarettes for Now
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A federal appeals court has ruled that for now, Juul Labs can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes on the U.S. market.The Friday ruling came in response to the company seeking a temporary emergency hold …
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You know you need to brush your teeth and floss every day. But do you know how to get the most out of it? Even if you think you mastered brushing and flossing in grade school, you may still have a few things to learn.What kind of toothbrush should I b…
Learn MorePostpartum Depression Can Hit Both Mom & Dad, Sometimes at Same Time
ZOI220548_preembargo.pdfMONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Most people have heard that women can experience depression after the birth of a child.But the condition is not limited to moms: New dads can experience depression in the months after th…
Learn MoreJust 1 in 4 Patients Get Rehab After Heart Attack, Cardiac Surgery
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them — regardless of income, new research finds.The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, …
Learn MoreACR Issues Risk Mitigation Strategies for Iodinated Contrast Shortage
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a special commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, risk mitigation strategies are presented for use during the current iodinated contrast shortage.Carolyn L. Wang, M.D., fro…
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