Kraft Recalls Powdered Drinks Over Metal, Glass Concerns
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain small pieces of metal or glass. The company also said that certain lots of Country Time Lemonade […]
Animal Study Offers Hope for a Vaccine Against Lyme Disease
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) An experimental Lyme disease vaccine shows promise in animal studies and could also help protect against other tick-borne diseases, researchers say. The vaccine — which relies on the same mRNA technology used by some COVID-19 vaccines — protected guinea pigs against infection by […]
Neurologists’ Group Issues Guidance to Families on Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug
Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) Neurologists must make sure Alzheimer’s patients and their families understand that the controversial drug aducanumab does not restore mental function, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) said in new position statement that includes ethical guidelines. “Aducanumab is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, yet […]
New Review Claims First COVID Patient was Wuhan Market Vendor
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) The first known person with COVID-19 was a vendor in a large seafood market in Wuhan, China, claims an American scientist whose findings challenge the World Health Organization’s conclusion that the first patient was an accountant who lived miles from the market. Michael Worobey, […]
Vials Found in Lab Contained Vaccine, not Smallpox Virus: CDC
Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) There was no smallpox virus in frozen vials recently discovered at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Instead of the variola virus that causes smallpox, lab tests showed that the vials contained vaccinia, […]
As Vaccine Deadline Passes, 95% of Federal Workers Have Gotten Shots
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) U.S. government worker compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate had reached 95% as of Monday, which was the deadline set by the Biden administration. “Already 95% of USG [federal government] employees are in compliance with the President’s vax requirement,” White House assistant press secretary […]
Vials With Smallpox Labels Found at Vaccine Lab in Pennsylvania: CDC
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) Several frozen vials that were labeled “smallpox” have been discovered in a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. There is no indication that anyone was exposed to what was in the vials, the agency noted. […]
Trial Begins of Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease
Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is set to begin after nearly 20 years of research. This is a “remarkable milestone,” according to Dr. Howard Weiner, co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic […]
AHA News: Family-Based Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity Can Be Good for Parents, Too
Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Family-based programs to encourage healthier eating and physical activity have long been regarded as an effective way to put children diagnosed as overweight or with obesity on a path to a better future. But new research suggests an added dividend: Parents […]
Year in Review: Lung Cancer
Lung cancer developments in 2021 were highlighted by the approval of an agent for a target once considered “undruggable,” the first approval of an adjuvant immunotherapy, broader screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and more. First Approvals Targeting KRAS and a Rare EGFR Mutation In May, the FDA granted accelerated approval […]