Immunology
Researchers don't know why food allergies are so common in Australian children
Australia has often been called the "allergy capital of the world".
May 31, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Amsterdam's 'psychiatric ambulance' could be advance for those in mental health crisis
Ambulances meant for people having a mental health crisis could help folks get the care they need with less confrontation and friction, a new study says.
May 31, 2024
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Medications
Illegal ecstasy takes step toward becoming legal drug for PTSD
The first new PTSD drug in over 20 years is up for approval. It will require U.S. regulators to do something they've never done before: greenlight the mind-altering—and illegal—party drug known as ecstasy.
May 31, 2024
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Medications
Pfizer drug extends life for people with rare form of lung cancer
A Pfizer lung cancer drug has been shown to greatly reduce tumor progression and improve survival outcomes for people in the advanced stages of a rare form of the disease, according to trial results published Friday.
May 31, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU watchdog green lights first vaccine against Chikungunya
Europe's medicines watchdog Friday gave the thumbs up for the continent's first vaccine against the mosquito-born Chikungunya virus, warning climate change could boost the spread of the disease.
May 31, 2024
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Medications
Millions of Americans need drugs like Ozempic: Will it bankrupt the health care system?
An April 24 letter from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to the CEO of Novo Nordisk began with heartfelt thanks to the Danish drugmaker for inventing Ozempic and Wegovy, two medications poised to improve the health of tens of ...
May 31, 2024
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Health
Optum joins FDA, manufacturer in recalling infusion pumps that killed one patient
OptumHealth Care Solutions, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, joined the manufacturer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in recalling an infusion pump system that has killed at least one patient.
May 31, 2024
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Health
Toxicologist explains chemicals used in personal care, cleaning, cooking and gardening products
More than half of all adults in America experience rashes and other skin irritations after exposure to common cosmetics and personal care items, as well to cleaning, cooking and gardening products.
May 31, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Enjoying the sights and smells of a virtual garden
As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of the seemingly ordinary things around us. But imagine the profound impact of the absence of the sound of birds, the scent of flowers, or the sight of ...
May 31, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Pandemic had temporary negative effect on breast cancer screening
The COVID-19 pandemic had a transient negative effect on breast cancer screening overall and a prolonged negative effect on follow-up screening, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family ...
May 31, 2024
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