The FDA issued a long-awaited proposal Tuesday that would offer a new category of affordable over-the-counter hearing aids for nearly 30 million Americans who report mild or moderate hearing loss. The action comes nearly 5 years after Congress passed a law to allow over-the-counter sales for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Those with severe hearing loss or people […]
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The longest study to assess bone mineral density of postmenopausal women has found lower bone loss than previously suggested. In the study, which is published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, followed 686 women in Finland for more than two decades. Postmenopausal bone loss was found to be constant and appeared to be approximately 10% over 25 years. […]
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FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, “COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only” and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic(Corrects paragraph 4 RIC of CanSino Biologics) KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia has granted conditional approval for the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech to […]
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<img class="aligncenter" src="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2014/bloodvessel.jpg" alt="blood vessel" title="Blood vessel with an erythrocyte (red blood cell, E) within its lumen, endothelial cells forming its tunica intima (inner layer), accupril flushing and pericytes forming its tunica adventitia (outer layer) Credit: Robert M. Hunt/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0″ width=”455″ height=”458″> Cardiovascular procedures like bypass grafting and vessel stenting are some of the most common surgeries performed in […]
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown for the first time that coronavirus vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can provide broad immunity against other, buspar and weight loss similar coronaviruses. The findings build a rationale for universal coronavirus vaccines that could prove useful in the face of future epidemics. “Until our study, what hasn’t been clear is if you get exposed to […]
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People who wear masks but won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine pose a public health conundrum―they are concerned enough about the coronavirus to cover their faces, but aren’t willing to take the next step by getting vaccinated. Just who are they? Consequential enough to warrant attention because they comprise a substantial portion of the unvaccinated U.S. population, according to a new […]
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When they use an approach called evidence-based practice (EBP), clinicians and counselors rely on the best available research to provide care for patients. EBP could be used by college counselors to help meet the increased need for mental health services on campuses, but what are these counselors’ attitudes towards EBP? A new study published in the Journal of College Counseling […]
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High blood pressure: Doctor explains benefits of hibiscus tea We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood […]
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Despite the extensive recent focus on its cost, insulin use in the United States remains dominated by insulin glargine and other analogs, as well as pen devices for delivery, new research shows. The findings come from a nationally representative audit of outpatient care with input from nearly 5000 physicians who prescribed insulin to patients with type 2 diabetes in 2016-2020. […]
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Easy Ways to Live Well: Steph McGovern discusses bloating We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If you are experiencing persistent bloating, it may be caused by […]
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