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Federal health officials have uncovered alarming statistics regarding food workers who continue to work while sick or contagious. According to their findings, these individuals were linked to approximately 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks with a known cause between 2017 and 2019. The outbreaks affected a staggering 875 restaurants...
Sanofi, the French pharmaceutical company, has announced encouraging outcomes from a trial evaluating its anti-inflammatory medication Dupixent in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), commonly referred to as "smoker's lung." The study revealed that Dupixent's benefits became apparent within a fortnight and remained consistent throughout the year-long...
The World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group has put forth a recommendation to update this year's COVID-19 booster shots, targeting the currently dominant XBB variants. According to the group, new formulations should focus on generating antibody responses against XBB.1.5 or XBB.1.16 variants, with consideration given to other formulations that...
Federal health advisers have expressed their support for a groundbreaking vaccine designed to protect newborns from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is known to cause respiratory distress in infants and has had a particularly severe impact in the United States in recent times. Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company behind the...
Loneliness has become an epidemic in America, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He compares its deadly toll to that of smoking. Murthy attributes the rise in loneliness to the erosion of institutions, decreased church engagement, and the weakening of extended family bonds. Recent stressors such as social...
President Joe Biden has officially nominated Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, a renowned cancer specialist and researcher, to assume the position of Director at the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH). As the first female head of the NIH's National Cancer Institute (NCI) since last fall, Dr. Bertagnolli's confirmation by the...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, and now it's making its way into the realm of nutrition and diet planning. With the power of AI, individuals can receive personalized and effective guidance for developing a healthier and more balanced diet plan. Let's explore how AI...
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has announced that a recall of salad greens from lēf Farms, initiated on May 5, has been canceled. The recall was prompted by concerns over a potential E. coli contamination. However, further analysis revealed that the initial lab results were...
In a groundbreaking development, the UK's fertility regulator has officially confirmed the birth of the nation's first babies created using an innovative technique that combines DNA from three individuals. This experimental approach aims to prevent the transmission of rare genetic diseases from parents to their children. The Human Fertilization...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the global outbreak of mpox, also known as monkeypox, is no longer classified as an international emergency. The disease had spread to over 100 countries last year, causing concern among experts. However, a significant decline in cases in recent months has...