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New COVID vaccines get emergency approval from FDA for 2024-2025 season

August 22, 2024 Admin No Comments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the 2024-2025 season. The updated mRNA vaccines were “approved and authorized for emergency use,” according to an FDA announcement released today. The monovalent (single) vaccines are designed to target the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. RISKS ASSOCIATED…

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Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug slashes the risk of developing diabetes in long-term trial

August 20, 2024 Admin No Comments

Eli Lilly’s highly popular weight loss drug reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in obese or overweight adults with prediabetes compared with a placebo, according to initial results from a long-term study released Tuesday. The late-stage trial on tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the company’s weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes…

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10 hospitalized, around 100 more treated for heat-related illness at Colorado Springs air show

August 17, 2024 Admin No Comments

3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illnesses at Pikes Peak Air Show 3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illnesses at Pikes Peak Air Show 02:34 Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, Colorado Springs Airport…

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What is Mpox? Everything to know about the virus declared a ‘global health emergency’ | The Express Tribune

August 15, 2024 Admin No Comments

For the second time since 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the highest alert by declaring Mpox a global health emergency as 14,000 cases have been reported with 524 deaths in Africa with the potential to reach other continents. What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused…

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WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency | The Express Tribune

August 14, 2024 Admin No Comments

NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring…

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How to moisturize your nails? – SUCH TV

August 14, 2024 Admin No Comments

Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life’s small tasks. And like it…

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What is Legionnaires’ disease? causes and symptoms explained | The Express Tribune

August 13, 2024 Admin No Comments

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’…

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International Youth Day 2024: Nurturing Mental Well-Being In Indian Youth; A Path Through Meditation

August 12, 2024 Admin No Comments

During this time, young adults also acquire cognitive and social-emotional skills that shape their not only existing, but also future well-being, along with the ability to assume adult roles in society. The environment in which young people grow profoundly influences their mental health. Globally, 10% of children and adolescents experience a mental disorder, yet most…

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Thinking how (not) to think | The Express Tribune

August 10, 2024 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply…

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Doctors question union over puberty blocker statement

August 9, 2024 Admin No Comments

About 1,000 senior doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) saying they are “extremely disappointed” with the stance taken on gender services. The BMA has said it opposes a ban on puberty blocker treatments and wants the reforms following a recent official review to be put on hold, following a vote by members…

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