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Saturday, October 2, 2021

Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID

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The drug maker claims clinical trials of its new antiviral pill molnupiravir shows the drug halved the risk of hospitalization or death when given to high-risk people shortly after infection with COVID-19.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20211001/merck-to-ask-fda-for-emergency-approval-of-its-new-antiviral-pill-for-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Breast Cancer 2021: Much Progress, But Work Remains

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A lot of progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, but much work remains. Here's what the experts say needs to happen next.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20211001/breast-cancer-2021-progress-but-work-remains?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Alarming Number of Youths with Type 2 Diabetes Have Eye Damage

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Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that can eventually lead to sight loss, found in nearly half of young adults with type 2 diabetes.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20211001/alarming-number-youth-type-2-diabetes-eye-damage?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Friday, October 1, 2021

Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping

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A new report finds teens using electronic cigarettes nearly 40% less as they were kept home during the pandemic.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20211001/silver-lining-found-in-pandemic-fewer-teens-are-vaping?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Chief Medical Officer Was Silenced in Canada's Residential Schools

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As tuberculosis infections spread in schools, it was "almost as if the prime conditions for the outbreak of epidemics had been deliberately created," the official said.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20210930/chief-medical-officer-silenced-canada-residential-schools?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Inactive Lifestyles Lead to More Frequent, Severe Hot Flashes: Study

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A new study finds inactive lifestyles can lead to more frequent, severe hot flashes, among other negative health effects of not moving enough.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20210930/inactive-lifestyles-lead-more-frequent-severe-hot-flashes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, September 30, 2021

A Pill to Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away

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At least three promising antiviral treatments for covid-19 are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210924/a-daily-pill-to-treat-covid-could-be-just-months-away-scientists-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC