THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued new prescribing rules for the controversial Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm that will likely limit its use. When first approved a month ago, the FDA said Biogen’s monthly IV drug was for all Alzheimer’s patients. TheContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children tend to sleep less as they approach early adolescence, perhaps because of the pressures of homework and the presence of social media. Now, new research suggests that loss of precious slumber is not inevitable. The researchers found that a school-based program inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A longer prison sentence has been handed to the founder of a now-closed Massachusetts pharmaceutical facility responsible for the 2012 meningitis outbreak that killed 100 people and sickened hundreds of others. Barry Cadden, who was president and co-owner of the New England CompoundingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified specific brain circuitry that is related to people’s sense of spirituality — and it’s centered in a brain region linked to pain inhibition, altruism and unconditional love. The findings add to research seeking to understand the biological basis for humanContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — You want to eat healthy. You need to save cash. Can you have it both ways? Yes, experts say. “People think that healthy eating is an elite thing, that it’s something you can only do if you have lots of money,Continue Reading
As the American Diabetes Association concluded its annual meeting, HealthDay spoke to Dr. Robert Gabbay, the ADA’s chief scientific and medical officer. Dr. Gabbay shared highlights from the conference and discussed how the pandemic affected people with diabetes.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The worldwide coronavirus death toll topped 4 million on Thursday, with the highly contagious Delta variant spotted in more than 100 countries and the World Health Organization warning against nations relaxing restrictions too quickly. “The numbers may not tell the complete story, andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (Healthday News) — Wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and are revealing just how long-term that recovery is, according to a new study. It was conducted from late March of 2020 to late January ofContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Thursday, July 8: Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 4 million. The World Health Organization on Wednesday announced another grim milestone in the spread of COVID-19: Over 4 million dead worldwide. Experts warned that with the fast-spreading Delta variant, many countries may be re-openingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teens and adults with autism may be less likely than others to use drugs and alcohol, but new research finds those who do are nearly nine times more likely to use these substances to mask symptoms, including those related to autism. This isContinue Reading