Does the thought of heading back to the gym bring you out in a sweat? We share five tips to exercise your confidence and avoid ‘gymtimidation’ At the best of times the gym can feel intimidating, let alone hitting the machines after months of living room workouts. But given the positive benefits of exercise –
Month: June 2021
Two members of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Advisory Committee have resigned following the agency’s approval of the controversial Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab (Aduhelm, Biogen/Eisai), against the committee’s recommendation. One of the advisory panel members is David Knopman, MD, a clinical neurologist from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who
When most people think of seasonal allergies, they think of itching, sniffling and sneezing. There are other symptoms that can appear seasonally which can be attributed to allergy, too. Since they’re less known allergy symptoms, you may not even notice that they arrive at the same time each year — think throat clearing, dark circles
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – EUA supported by pivotal Phase 3 data showing 1,200 mg dose reduced risk of hospitalization or death by 70% Only antibody therapy currently available in all 50 states, including eight states with high rates of two variants of concern Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced the U.S. Food and
FDA Approves Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh) for the Treatment of Plasminogen Deficiency Type 1 LAVAL, QC and CAMBRIDGE, England, June 4, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Liminal BioSciences Inc. (Nasdaq: LMNL) (“Liminal BioSciences” or the “Company”) announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh) (“Ryplazim”) for the treatment of patients
With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall? As a professor of education policy and law and a former attorney for school districts, I regularly think about this sort of
The Sunday Times’ Life Lessons Festival returns as an open-air event with a great line-up and plenty of (brain) food for thought… Life Lessons, London’s thought-led festival, will take place once again between 16-18 July. This time the festival will unfold in the beautiful surroundings of Chiswick House and Gardens in London, with an amazing
A medical worker injects a man with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Accra, capital of Ghana, May 19, 2021. Seth | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Top health officials in Europe and Africa said Wednesday they are worried about the potential emergence of new Covid variants that could render
According to estimates from the Children’s Bureau, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were 673,000 children in or entering foster care in the United States in 2019. Data from the Minnesota Department of Human Services say that approximately 15,300 children experienced foster care in 2019. Minnesotan children of color
Several physician organizations are objecting to a recent attempt by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to change the name of their profession from physician assistant to physician associate. Both the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and American Medical Association (AMA) said that the name change could create confusion and put patients at risk. The AAPA
Lung adenocarcinoma cells, a type of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) One of the biggest meetings of the world’s cancer specialists took place this weekend. Usually located in Chicago, researchers and clinicians around the world met virtually this year to present the latest in cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Breast cancer is essentially incapable of taking a life as long as it stays in a person’s breasts and doesn’t spread to other areas of the body. When it metastasizes to important organs like the liver, lungs, bones, or brain, however, it can have disastrous consequences. Therefore, it’s important that breast cancer research emphasizes understanding
There has been a steady decline in the proportion of Black ob.gyn. residents from 2014 to 2019, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers found that Black residents made up 10.2% of ob.gyn. residents during the 2014-2015 academic year, compared with 7.9% in 2018-2019. Meanwhile, Native American or Alaskan Native and Native
When COVID-19 first began spreading, public health and medical experts began talking about the need for the U.S. to reach herd immunity to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Experts have estimated that between 60% and 90% of people in the U.S. would need to be vaccinated for that to happen. Only about 35% of the
A new study has found that addressing a common cognitive deficit could help with depressive symptoms If you live with depression, you’ll likely know many of the treatment options available. Some people find medication helpful, some benefit from talking therapy and others utilise a blended approach. Physical health is often highlighted by experts too, with
Posted on June 8, 2021 by Admin People who aren’t familiar with senior living communities sometimes assume that they are all the same. But the distinctions between three of the major senior living options – independent living, assisted living and nursing homes – can be substantial. So here are some helpful points of clarification on the differences between each one. Independent living If you are an older adult leading an
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. June 8, 2021 — Obesity — an established major risk factor in the development of severe infection or death from COVID-19 infection — also appears to significantly increase the risk of developing long-term complications from the disease, a syndrome often referred
Prostate cancer cells. Prostate cancer cells viewed under a microscope. Men with advanced, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer will now have another treatment option in England, following the approval of the hormone therapy enzalutamide (Xtandi). The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the combination of enzalutamide and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for adults
Researchers found different groups of symptoms persisting after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with fatigue and higher IL-6 levels common in women. About 75% of the patients they treated were women, indicating a link between sex hormones and immune response. A large proportion of people who recover from COVID-19 suffer from persistent symptoms even six months
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Aduhelm (aducanumab-avwa) for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and TOKYO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Eisai, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Aduhelm™ (aducanumab-avwa) as the first and only Alzheimer’s
Every time there is a major disease outbreak, one of the first questions scientists and the public ask is: “Where did this come from?” In order to predict and prevent future pandemics like COVID-19, researchers need to find the origin of the viruses that cause them. This is not a trivial task. The origin of
Poppy Jamie, Founder of Happy Not Perfect and host of the Not Perfect podcast joins Happiful to talk about self-acceptance and how breathwork changed everything for her In the month that she releases her fantastic new and first book Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety, Poppy Jamie
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the federal coronavirus response on Capitol Hill on March 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Susan Walsh | Pool | Getty Images U.S. health officials are scrambling to get more Americans
A study published in the journal Pediatrics shows the combination of two early reading programs had positive effects on preschool students entering kindergarten in Cincinnati Public Schools over a three-year period. The two early reading programs are: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/r/reach-out-and-read“>Reach Out and Read, through which children receive a new book and guidance about reading at home during
General health checks were not associated with better clinical outcomes for patients, but the data were not a complete wash for proponents of these checkups. Wellness visits in adult primary care were generally not associated with decreased mortality, cardiovascular events, and cardiovascular disease incidence, reported David Liss, PhD, and colleagues, all of Northwestern University Feinberg
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) lacks all three of the common receptors found in breast cancer, which makes it harder to treat. The disease also spreads faster and has a worse prognosis. A new study out of Canada may have found a better treatment option for it, though. In a preclinical study, a team from
Being overweight or having obesity significantly increases the risk for liver disease and the likelihood of dying from it compared with being of normal weight, regardless of level of alcohol consumption, new research shows. “People in the overweight or obese range who drank were found to be at greater risk of liver diseases compared with participants
On the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Michelle Mauermann, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, explains peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that causes numbness and pain in the hands and feet. This interview originally aired March 7, 2020. Learn more about peripheral neuropathy: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352061?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&cauid=100721&_ga=2.129988495.281023481.1583070762-382127956.1576426874