FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (Healthday News) — No spectators will be allowed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo when they begin in two weeks, organizers announced Thursday. The decision came after a new state of emergency was declared in the city due to a sudden surge in coronavirus cases, TheContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Friday, July 9: Pfizer/BioNTech seek approval for COVID booster. The companies behind a successful COVID vaccine say they’re already looking for approval for a booster shot. But the FDA, CDC and many experts say it’s uncertain a third dose will ever be needed.Continue Reading
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) — 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
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Wednesday, July 7: Immunocompromised? COVID vaccine could still protect. Many people with medical conditions that impair their immune response might still gain good protection from COVID vaccines, new research shows. Read more Life expectancy of Americans living with HIV is near normal. FarContinue Reading
Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Wednesday, July 7: Immunocompromised? COVID vaccine could still protect. Many people with medical conditions that impair their immune response might still gain good protection from COVID vaccines, new research shows. Read more Life expectancy of Americans living with HIV is near normal. FarContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (Healthday News) — Demand for blood is up 10% in the United States, and some U.S hospitals are postponing surgeries due to shortages. Experts say the situation is a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News reported. Before COVID-19 shutdowns, schools accounted for 25% of collectedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (Healthday News) — Demand for blood is up 10% in the United States, and some U.S hospitals are postponing surgeries due to shortages. Experts say the situation is a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News reported. Before COVID-19 shutdowns, schools accounted for 25% of collectedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (Healthday News) — Following major colon surgery that was performed on Sunday, Pope Francis ate breakfast, read the newspapers and took a walk on Tuesday, the Vatican said. “His Holiness Pope Francis rested well during the night,” said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. “The post-operative recovering isContinue Reading