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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Leqembi for Treatment of Early Alzheimer Disease
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CVS, Walgreens Limit COVID Vaccines in Some States as Rules Shift
CVS and Walgreens are changing where and how they offer COVID-19 vaccines this season as they work to comply with state laws and current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Both pharmacy chains say vaccine access will now vary by state. CVS announced that it can only offer COVID-19 shots in the… read on > read on >
Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans
Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows. Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to 73.6 on average for white patients. The study, conducted by researchers at… read on > read on >
ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers
Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications. However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1% of U.S. cases involving children ages 3 to 5. “We found that many young children are being prescribed… read on > read on >
Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure
Everyone probably knows the phrase “music hath charms to soothe the savage breast,” and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health. A small study found that blood pressure appears to “synchronize” to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help boost the body’s baroreflex sensitivity — its ability to regulate… read on > read on >
Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns
As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae. “Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. Alexandra Reddy, a veterinarian at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in… read on > read on >
Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events
If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot. Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms. The findings — published online in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science — explain why… read on > read on >
FDA Now Providing Daily Updates on Adverse Events
To increase transparency, the agency is publishing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System daily rather than quarterly read on >
At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs
At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say. Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. Production at the facility has been suspended, according to the U.S. Food… read on > read on >
Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke
The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says. Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review presented Thursday at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeting in Madrid. “We looked… read on > read on >