Archive: 15/06/2021

After the FDA's approval, what to know about the new Alzheimer's drug

In a highly anticipated announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday, June 7, approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades.

Jun 15, 2021

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When can we say that the pandemic is over?

It's the question that has been on everyone's mind since March 2020: When will the pandemic end?

Jun 15, 2021

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Study: Deaths of assisted living residents spiked during pandemic

While significant attention has been paid to COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, public health leaders have understood less about the effects of the virus in assisted living communities. These settings are also home to older ...

Jun 15, 2021

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Unlabeled PFAS chemicals detected in makeup

Makeup wearers may be absorbing and ingesting potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study published today in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. The researchers found high ...

Jun 15, 2021

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Chinese scientist at center of virus controversy denies lab-leak theory

The Chinese scientist at the center of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialized lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.

Jun 15, 2021

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Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West

Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the U.S. West.

Jun 15, 2021

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California reopens, says goodbye to most COVID-19 rules

California, the first state in America to put in place a coronavirus lockdown, is now turning a page on the pandemic.

Jun 15, 2021

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Targeted drug found effective in thwarting pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas, a long and flat gland located behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar regulation. Because pancreatic ...

Jun 15, 2021

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Extra COVID vaccine may help protect transplant patients

A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost in protection.

Jun 15, 2021

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Psychologists identify 18 best measures to assess intimate partner violence

Millions of people experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime and assessment is important in conducting therapy and assisting victims. A team of psychologists at Binghamton University, State University of ...

Jun 15, 2021

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