Bookmark COVID-19COVID-19 pandemicGeneral NewsImmunizationsMedicationNobel PrizesWorld News Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for Pioneering mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19 by Michael Nguyen October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023 Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for Pioneering mRNA Vaccines against COVID-19Katalin Karikó, a Hungarian-American scientist, and Drew Weissman, an American researcher, were honored with the …
Bookmark Birth controlHealthMedicationSexually transmitted diseases US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs by Chloe Baker October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023 CDC recommends using doxycycline as a post-sexual encounter STD prevention for high-risk individuals, citing strong efficacy.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicGeneral NewsImmunizationsMedicationWorld News Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Duo for Pioneering mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19 by Andrew Wright October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023 This article details the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to researchers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their pioneering work on mRNA vaccines. Their discoveries have accelerated vaccine …
Bookmark CaliforniaGeneral NewsMedicationOpioidsU.S. News Recent Arrest in Connection to Fentanyl-Related Toddler Death at Bronx Child Care Facility by Andrew Wright September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023 Recent arrest in California linked to the fentanyl-related death of a toddler at a Bronx daycare, previously exposed as a drug lab. Multiple suspects, including the facility manager and her …
Bookmark COVID-19COVID-19 pandemicFluHealthImmunizationsMedicationRespiratory syncytial virus What You Need to Know as Autumn Vaccination Campaigns for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Commence by Joshua Brown September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023 This comprehensive article provides essential updates on the autumn vaccination campaigns for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV. It addresses vaccine availability for different age groups, elaborates on the necessity of updated …
Bookmark COVID-19COVID-19 pandemicHealthImmunizationsMedication U.S. Sanctions Revised COVID-19 Vaccines to Bolster Immunity Ahead of Fall and Winter by Joshua Brown September 20, 2023 September 20, 2023 The U.S. FDA has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer to bolster immunity against emerging variants ahead of the fall season. Awaiting CDC approval, these vaccines could be …
Bookmark Access to health careAP Top NewsHealthMedicationWeight management Challenges in Obtaining Popular Weight-Loss Medications Due to Supply and Insurance Issues by Joshua Brown September 16, 2023 September 16, 2023 Challenges in Obtaining Popular Weight-Loss Medications Due to Supply and Insurance IssuesWhen Dr. Angela Fitch prescribes the widely sought-after weight-loss drug Wegovy, she compares the journey her patients embark on …
Bookmark Access to health careGeneral NewsMedicationMental healthOregonU.S. News Oregon Initiates Legal Access to Psilocybin with Strong Public Interest and Anticipation for Enhanced Mental Health Treatment by Ethan Kim September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 This comprehensive article explores Oregon’s pioneering initiative in legalizing psilocybin services, examining its impact on mental health care, public response, and regulatory landscape. It also looks at similar movements in …
Bookmark Clinical trialsGeneral NewsMedicationOregonU.S. News Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon’s novel psilocybin experiment takes off by Sophia Chen September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 In Oregon, a novel venture involving psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has gained considerable traction. Epic Healing Eugene, Oregon’s inaugural licensed psilocybin service center, commenced its operations in …
Bookmark HealthMedicationOrgan transplants Milestone Achieved in Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant, Paving the Way for Future Organ Transplants by Michael Nguyen September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023 An unprecedented two-month successful functioning of a genetically modified pig kidney in a brain-dead human offers new hope for future organ transplants. The milestone achieved by NYU Langone Health could …
