Prefilled syringe eliminates the need to reconstitute separate vials prior to administration and simplifies the vaccine process read on >
FDA Approves Prefilled Syringe Presentation for Shingles Vaccine
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FDA Elevates Dubai Chocolate Spread Recall to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of a popular Dubai chocolate spread sold nationwide to its highest alert level due to salmonella risks. So far, four cases of salmonella and one hospitalization have been linked to the outbreak, according to People magazine. World Market initiated the voluntary recall of a… read on > read on >
GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults
GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies. Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening the health of younger Americans, researchers say. Between… read on > read on >
Eggs Guilt-Free For ‘Bad’ Cholesterol, Experiment Shows
A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple. Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels. But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the rest of their diet remained low in… read on > read on >
Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says
Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says. Older adults who slightly increased their walking cadence wound up with substantial improvements in physical function, researchers reported July 17 in the journal PLOS One. Just 14 or more extra steps per minute… read on > read on >
Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says
Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says. Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to findings presented at the Endocrine Society’s recent meeting in California.… read on > read on >
Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections
A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says. Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those extra seven seconds, researchers report in the journal Nature Cities. The most dramatic impact came during the day,… read on > read on >
CDC, FDA Warn of Possible Salmonella Risk From Frozen Sprouted Beans
So far, 11 people have been sickened and four hospitalized; no deaths have been reported read on >
8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases
A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough. All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and a donor. The goal? To prevent the babies from inheriting mitochondrial diseases, a group of… read on > read on >
Diabetic Women Should Be Asked About Desire For Kids At Every Doctor’s Visit, Guidelines Say
Doctors should ask diabetic women at every visit about their intention to have a child, to make sure they get the appropriate care prior to conception, new guidelines say. This will help avoid miscarriages and birth defects among women who have diabetes before pregnancy, the authors write in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.… read on > read on >