Unfortunately, these treatments can cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars which puts a damper on celebration.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20211230/high-price-tag-for-new-long-awaited-gene-therapies?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 31, 2021
High Price Tag for New, Long-Awaited Gene Therapies
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20211230/high-price-tag-for-new-long-awaited-gene-therapies?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Keto, Fasting, or Whole 30 -- Which Diet Is Best for Weight Loss in 2022?
The diet that's right for you depends in large part on what you like to eat and what will fit best into your personal lifestyle.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20211230/weight-loss-your-resolution-experts-look-at-fasting-keto-and-whole-30?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dole, Fresh Express Recall Packaged Salads
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection is investigating two separate listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express and Dole, the agency said in a food safety alert.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20211229/dole-fresh-express-recall-packaged-salads?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dole, Fresh Express Recall Packaged Salads
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection is investigating two separate listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express and Dole, the agency said in a food safety alert.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211229/dole-fresh-express-recall-packaged-salads?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Healthy Lifestyle Benefits Heart After Cancer, Too
Not smoking, regular exercise, and a good diet prevent heart issues and diabetes even in people with cancer.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20211229/healthy-lifestyle-benefits-heart-after-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart
Researchers found that particular gut bacteria, more abundant in red-meat eaters, play a role in common heart problems.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20211229/science-reveals-how-red-meat-harms-the-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why You Should Ditch Your Cloth Masks for 3-Ply Surgical Masks, N95s
Public health experts have urged people to swap cloth masks for N95 and 3 -layer surgical masks for months, emergency doctor says.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211229/cloth-masks-vs-surgical-n95-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The New COVID Antiviral Pills: What You Need to Know
Which COVID patients should get the pills and how soon should the pills be taken?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211229/the-new-covid-antiviral-pills-what-you-need-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fitness May Matter More Than Weight Loss for Health and Longevity
Losing weight seems to be everyone’s long-term goal, but more physical activity could make a healthier difference in less time.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20211228/fitness-vs-weight-loss-health-longevity?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How the COVID Virus Sneaks Past Immune Defenses
New research reveals the virus that causes COVID-19 has some stealth moves that allow it to spread from cell to cell, hiding from the immune system.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211228/how-the-covid-virus-sneaks-past-immune-defenses?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban
More than 100 flavored vaping products with enticing flavors are still sold through the five top online e-cigarette retailers.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20211228/flavored-vapes-still-in-stores-despite-federal-ban?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Exercise Soon After Breast Plastic Surgery Is Safe, Healthy
A new clinical trial found that women who resumed exercise after one week off did not have more complications and were more satisfied with results of their surgery.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20211228/exercise-soon-after-breast-plastic-surgery-is-safe-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
U.S. to Lift Travel Restrictions for Southern African Countries
The restrictions were first announced in late November in response to concerns about Omicron, the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211227/us-to-lift-travel-restrictions-for-southern-african-countries?src=RSS_PUBLIC
HIV Prevention Has An Equity Problem. Here’s What Needs to Change
The FDA recently approved a first long-acting, injectable HIV prevention for everyone. But will everyone get it?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20211227/hiv-prevention-equity?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, December 25, 2021
From WebMD's CEO: In Remembrance of Kristy Hammam
Hammam was WebMD's longtime editor-in-chief and senior vice president .
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20211222/in-remembrance-of-kristy-hammam?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Former WebMD Editor Kristy Hammam Dies
The cause of her death was triple-negative breast cancer. She was 50 years old. Hammam retired from a 22 year career at WebMD in June of 2021, after losing much of her eyesight to chemotherapy.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20211223/former-editor-hammam-dies?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 24, 2021
Intermittent Fasting Works, Helps at Least in the Short Term
Two specific types-- modified alternate-day fasting and the “5:2 diet” were associated with significant weight loss and other heart benefits, but long-term data is lacking.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20211223/intermittent-fasting-works?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Remdesivir May Keep Unvaccinated Out of the Hospital: Study
The study determined the risk of hospitalization or death was 87% lower in study participants who were given remdesivir than participants who received a placebo.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211223/remdesivir-hospital-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA OKs Emergency Use of Merck Pill for COVID-19
The authorization adds another antiviral pill for treating people with COVID-19, and comes the same week the FDA authorized a similar drug from Pfizer.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211223/fda-oks-merck-pill?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Meditation Strengthen Your Immune System?
An analysis of a long, intense meditation suggests the exercise boosts the activity of hundreds of genes known to be directly involved in regulating immune response.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20211223/could-meditation-strengthen-your-immune-system?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
WebMD discusses 13 ways you can fight sugar cravings.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/13-ways-to-fight-sugar-cravings?src=RSS_PUBLIC
CDC Director: Enjoy the Holidays, But Take a COVID Test First
Amid rising cases of the contagious Omicron variant, family members should test for COVID-19 before gathering for the holidays even if everyone who attends is vaccinated and boosted, says CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211222/cdc-director-covid-test-holidays?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Studies Suggest Omicron Infections Are Less Severe Than Delta Ones
People who get COVID-19 infections caused by the Omicron variant are less likely to need hospital care, compared with those infected by the Delta variant, according to two large new studies from the U.K. and South Africa.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211222/new-studies-omicron-infections-less-severe-delta?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Antiviral Pill for COVID-19
The FDA was also expected to authorize an antiviral pill from Merck, but as of Wednesday afternoon, only Pfizer's had been authorized for use.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211222/fda-authorizes-pfizer-pill?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
As Omicron Soars, Biden Announces Hospital Relief, Free Tests
As Omicron soars, President Joe Biden offered reassurance to Americans who have followed gotten vaccinated and boosted, and delivered a stark warning to those who haven’t.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211221/biden-omicron-soars?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Approves First Injection Regimen for HIV Prevention
Until now, two types of daily pills (Truvada and Descovy) were the only options for what's called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20211221/fda-approves-first-injection-regimen-for-hiv-prevention?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?
A new study finds occasional cortisone shots don't appear to cause knees to deteriorate any faster than injections of hyaluronic acid.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20211221/are-cortisone-injections-good-or-bad-for-arthritic-knees?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Procter & Gamble Recalls 30 Aerosol Spray Products
Procter & Gamble has recalled more than 30 aerosol spray products because of worries about levels of benzene, which is known to cause cancer.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211220/procter-and-gamble-recalls-30-aerosol-spray-products?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Omicron in the U.S.: What to Know
Experts answer questions about the Omicron coronavirus variant.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211220/omicron-in-us-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds
A new poll reveals nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults plan to change up their diet in 2022, either by eating less or cutting back on specific foods.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20211220/americans-turning-to-trendy-diets-to-shed-pandemic-pounds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, December 20, 2021
Moderna Booster Increases Protection Against Omicron, Company Says
Moderna on Monday announced that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine increased levels of antibodies that fight the Omicron variant.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20211220/moderna-booster-increases-protection-against-omicron?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tips for Healthier Holiday Foods
We often turn to the same festive foods during the holidays. Here are makeover tips to make them healthier but still delicious.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/merry-makeovers-healthy-holiday-foods?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Younger Children Hits Snag
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 5 years old fizzled in clinical trials, the company said on Friday, signaling a further delay in getting a vaccine to preschoolers just as Omicron bears down on the U.S.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20211217/pfizer-covid-vaccine-younger-children-snag?src=RSS_PUBLIC
COVID Cases Spike as Questions Remain About Omicron's Threat
Top infectious disease officials expect a surge of COVID-19 cases after the holidays and say Omicron will soon take over as the dominant strain in the United States
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211217/cases-spike-omicron-questions?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
The new, tougher limits would require the replacement of remaining lead drinking water pipes as quickly as possible.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211217/biden-administration-to-tackle-lead-in-drinking-water?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy
Past research linked disruptions in pregnancy hormones to an increased risk of problems such as impaired fetal growth, preterm birth and low birth weight.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20211217/chemicals-in-hair-beauty-products-may-interfere-with-hormones-during-pregnancy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Low-Level Exposure to Toxic Metals Affects Heart Health
Exposure to low levels of arsenic, cadmium, and titanium linked to increased risk of clogged arteries.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20211217/low-level-exposure-toxic-metals-heart-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 17, 2021
FDA Allows Abortion Pill to Stay Available by Mail
Patients will be able to have a telemedicine appointment with a provider who can prescribe the pills and send them to the patient by mail.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20211217/fda-allows-abortion-pill-to-stay-available-by-mail?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm
A new study suggests using marijuana could wreak havoc with any other medications you take because the body uses the same set of enzymes to process them all.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20211216/weed-may-mess-with-your-medicines-causing-harm?src=RSS_PUBLIC
CDC Panel Backs mRNA COVID Vaccines Over J&J Due to Clot Risk
The CDC panel voted unanimously to prefer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines after hearing a safety update on cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, a condition that causes large clots that deplete the blood of platelets, resulting in uncontrolled bleeding.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20211216/cdc-backs-mrna-vaccines?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What One Doctor’s Viral Tweet Shows Us about Gynecological Care
A doctor’s tweet that started as a simple question about office design has exploded into a viral vehicle for commentary on gynecological care -- a corner of medicine that many believe often neglects the comfort of patients.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20211216/doctor-viral-tweet-gynecological-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic: Dogs
From a survey, researchers found that the depression scores were significantly lower for dog owners compared to the potential dog owners.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20211216/unsung-heroes-of-the-pandemic-dogs?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Recall Expanded to Include 2 Million Pounds of Meat
A Michigan-based company has vastly expanded its recall of meat that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Alexander & Hornung
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211215/recall-expanded-to-include-2-million-pounds-of-meat?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Feminist Scholar bell hooks Dies at 69
The feminist author and scholar bell hooks, whose best-known book was "Ain’t I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism," has died at age 69.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211215/feminist-scholar-bell-hooks-dies-at-69?src=RSS_PUBLIC
COVID Vaccines Offer Only Some Protection for People With Myeloma
New research shows COVID-19 vaccines provide far less protection to people with multiple myeloma than to survivors of other types of cancer.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20211215/covid-vaccines-offer-only-some-protection-for-people-battling-myeloma?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Prepare, Be Patient, Be Present: Tips for Another COVID Holiday
Infectious disease experts share practical ways to navigate the second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic and their personal New Year's resolutions.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211215/another-covid-holiday?src=RSS_PUBLIC
10 Healthy Holiday Party Tips
Ready to throw a guilt-free holiday bash? Just follow these surefire tips from WebMD.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/10-healthy-holiday-party-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Margarine May Now Be Healthier Than Butter
A new study suggests the U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made margarine a healthier choice than butter.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20211215/with-certain-oils-gone-margarine-may-now-be-healthier-than-butter?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Holiday Sweets -- and Carbs -- No Treat For Your Teeth
While many of these festive treats may cause serious problems for our teeth, others are packed with nutrients and can cause very little harm.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/news/20211215/holiday-sweets-treats?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Biden's Pick for FDA Gets Bipartisan Support During Hearing
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-day opioid prescriptions after minor surgery.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20211214/califf-senate-nomination-hearing?src=RSS_PUBLIC
