With bird flu a threat, FDA asks some states to curb sales of raw milk
Jun 07, 2024
In an open letter to state and local officials, the agency urged more testing of herds that produce raw milk for sale and recommended that states use their regulatory powers to stop the sale of raw milk...
Systemic side effects of COVID-19 vaccine tied to greater nAB response
Jun 11, 2024
Each 1-degree Celsius increase in skin temperature after a dose was linked to a 1.8- and 3.1-fold higher neutralizing antibody response one and six months later.
FDA rescinds ban on Juul e-cigarettes
Jun 07, 2024
The agency said it needs to review both new court decisions and updated data from the vape maker. While the company’s e-cigarettes are back under review, they have not been fully cleared for sale...
CDC issues another warning of Salmonella risk from backyard poultry
May 28, 2024
The most vulnerable include adults aged 65 years or more years, people with weakened immune systems and chlidren.
Risk of suicide, homicide both higher at night
Jun 07, 2024
Variances in hourly risk by age and blood alcohol level were seen for both suicide and homicide.
Coworker, organizational support increase nurses’ intent to stay at job
Jun 04, 2024
Symptoms of depression increase the likelihood that nurses plan to leave their jobs.
US will make millions of bird flu vaccines this summer
Jun 03, 2024
As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans.
Odds of death lower with surgery for hip fracture in patients with dementia
Jun 03, 2024
A reduced odds of 180-day mortality was seen for patients with moderate to severe or mild dementia treated surgically.
Only half of Americans feel prepared to save a life in emergencies: poll
May 22, 2024
Only 51% of Americans think they would be able to perform hands-only CPR to help someone who’s collapsed. Similarly, only 49% feel they could step in and staunch serious bleeding, while 56% said they...
High Mediterranean diet adherence tied to fewer anxiety, stress symptoms
May 24, 2024
No such association was seen for depression symptoms in older adults.