• FDA Approves New Antibody Drug to Fight Omicron Variant

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the nod for a new monoclonal antibody treatment that works against the Omicron variant. The emergency use authorization for bebtelovimab is for the treatment of mild to moderate...

    • Posted February 11, 2022
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  • FDA Postpones Decision on Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 5

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it will postpone an advisory panel meeting that was slated for next week to weigh Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use in young children. The FDA took the step...

    • Posted February 11, 2022
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  • COVID Boosters Wane in Power But Still Bring Some Protection

    The power of COVID booster shots does fade somewhat over four months, but they still continue to provide high levels of protection against severe disease, a new government study has found. Booster effectiveness against hospitalization during the...

    • Posted February 11, 2022
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  • Clutter in the Attic: Why Memory Falters With Age

    Imagine a closet filled with treasures accumulated during a lifetime of rich experiences. Now, imagine going into that closet to find one specific object. Only maybe you get distracted by another, more enticing item from your past....

    • Posted February 11, 2022
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  • Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to Britain

    Vaccinated travelers will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests when they enter Britain, officials announced Friday. British residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine now only need to...

    • Posted February 11, 2022
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  • Pandemic Put Brakes on Lifesaving Cancer Research, Care

    While the pandemic has undermined public health in countless ways, a new report warns that the pandemic has been particularly hard on cancer patients and cancer research alike. “As much as so many people have been vaccinated,...

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  • Regular Use of Acetaminophen Tied to Higher Heart Risks

    Acetaminophen may do wonders for a headache, but using it for long-term pain relief could prove risky for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial suggests. Over two weeks of use, the painkiller caused blood...

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  • AHA News: Want a Healthier Valentine’s Day? More Hugs and Kisses

    FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Too much Valentine candy probably won’t be good for your health. But the heart-centric holiday’s hugs and kisses are a different story. “We crave social connection and human...

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  • AHA News: Newlywed Had Stroke at 27 – And Still Doesn’t Know Why

    FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — A week after her honeymoon, Caroline Goggin was telling a story to her husband, Travis Eldridge, as they cleaned up after breakfast in their home in Massachusetts. Goggin,...

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  • AHA News: Sweet Strawberries Are So Tempting at Valentine’s and Any Day – Should You Give In?

    FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Whether it’s their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance. And if strawberries be the...

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