Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat
Researchers from the Turku PET Centre and Technical University of Munich have discovered a new mechanism controlling satiation. According to the recently published study, the hormone secretin induces satiation by activating brown adipose tissue. Brown adipose tissue is known for its ability to generate heat in response to cold exposure. Its activity has been proven […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Update Statement by Dr. Cassius, Lockett, District Health Officer
LAS VEGAS—The Southern Nevada Health District does not yet have the updated COVID-19 vaccine available in our clinics. We do continue to have the previous formulation for people who are eligible. Per ongoing guidelines, there should be at least two months in between any COVID-19 booster vaccines. We will notify the public when the updated […]
Inside CDC, Shooting Adds to Trauma as Workers Describe Projects, Careers in Limbo
CDC workers whose jobs have been reinstated after dizzying Trump administration disruptions say they remain stuck in a budgetary, political, and professional limbo. Their work includes major agency priorities such as HIV testing and monitoring, as well as work at the nation’s leading sexually transmitted infections lab. And while employees are back, many projects have […]
Straub Benioff Medical Center Opens New Mililani Clinic & Urgent Care at Town Center of Mililani
Families in Central Oahu now have a new, convenient clinic for everything from urgent care and regular checkups to mammograms, imaging and specialty care. On August 26, Straub Benioff Medical Center officially opened its new Mililani Clinic & Urgent Care at the Town Center of Mililani. At 24,000 square feet, it is the largest Straub […]
UnitedHealth, Amedisys settle with Illinois, DOJ over $3.3 billion merger
UnitedHealth and Amedisys have agreed to a settlement with Illinois, three states and the Department of Justice, clearing the path for their $3.3 billion merger to go through.
Health Insider Protecting kids in extreme heat: Phoenix ER physician describes signs, symptoms Jamie Warren
Nearly 3,000 people in Arizona have been hospitalized with signs of heat-related illness so far this year, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. At least 145 of those cases involved children 17 and younger. With summer temperatures soaring, ABC15 asked Jaron Smith, a physician at Phoenix Children’s, how to best make […]
Major Medical Groups Pushed Out of Role Supporting CDC’s Vaccine Advisors
Multiple healthcare organizations that have historically helped the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develop vaccine recommendations have been told they can no longer participate in ACIP work groups, leaving the organizations frustrated and worried about what will happen next. “We’re very concerned and disheartened that our organizations are considered ‘special interest groups’ and […]
IDFPR wraps ‘phase two’ of transition to online system
Twenty-five additional licenses have been added to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s new online system.
Health Insider Maricopa County officials confirm first West Nile death of the year abc15.com staff
Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first West Nile virus death of the season. The victim is said to be an “older adult with underlying health conditions,” health officials say. Seventeen human cases of West Nile, which is typically spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, have been confirmed this year in Maricopa County. Here’s […]
Northern Arizona News Water advisory issued for Lake Powell ahead of holiday after toxins detected abc15.com staff
LAKE POWELL, AZ — Toxins detected in Lake Powell have led National Park Service officials to issue a Water Advisory for the lake ahead of the holiday weekend. The toxins, according to officials, are produced by certain types of algae blooms and can be harmful to humans and animals. Boaters on the lake are urged […]