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FDA Panel Backs Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Older Americans
In a tight vote, U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisors on Tuesday recommended the approval of an RSV vaccine that could be used in Americans ages 60 and up. The vaccine, known as RENOIR, was developed by...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death
A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports. Researchers found that 75 minutes a week — 11 minutes daily — of moderate-intensity physical activity is enough to lower...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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AHA News: Mediterranean Lifestyle, Not Just Diet, May Greatly Improve Health
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Health Highlights: March 1, 2023
What exactly is hospice care? After the announcement that former President Jimmy Carter, 98, was entering end-of-life hospice care, many wondered what such care entailed. An expert outlines what to expect. Read more Vaping tobacco or marijuana...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom’s Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
Most food and water contains “nano-sized” microplastics, and new animal research suggests these tiny particles pass from pregnant rats to their unborn offspring and may impair fetal development. The same could be true in humans, the study...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression
When expectant or new moms experience depression, known as perinatal depression, loneliness may be a driving factor. “We found that loneliness was central to the experiences of expectant and new mothers with depression. We know that depression...
- Posted March 1, 2023