Moderna has reported encouraging results from the final stages of testing its new Covid-flu combination vaccine, mRNA-1083. Describing the trial outcomes as “breakthrough results,” Moderna’s Chief Medical Affairs Officer noted that participants... Read more »
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine, made by Moderna, is marketed under the name mResvia. This... Read more »
China recently introduced new measures to reduce daily sedentary behaviour in children, which included restrictions on screen time. But has it been successful? According to a UK study, the approach has been... Read more »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that bird flu, which has spread to affect farm animals and some dairy products, has now infected two humans. The first case... Read more »
Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals after a private equity-owned physicians group argued the change would reduce costs and provide pregnant women... Read more »
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its breast cancer screening guidelines, now recommending that screenings start at age 40 and take place every two years until they are... Read more »
Ozempic has helped countless people to lose weight, and the drug has even been included in weight loss programs, including the Costco program. However, a peculiar trend has emerged among women who... Read more »
In late March, outbreaks of bird flu (H5N1) were initially observed among dairy cattle nationwide. As the virus spreads, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented measures aimed at stopping... Read more »
Eli Lilly has issued a cautionary notice about the limited availability of two of its insulin brands, stating that they will be temporarily out of stock until later this month. The affected... Read more »
According to a recent study conducted by Yale University, nutritional programs in schools could help children to eat a balanced diet and maintain healthy body mass indices (BMIs). The researchers point out... Read more »