Sales of electronic cigarettes experienced a significant increase during the initial two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily driven by the popularity of fruity and candy-flavored disposable products, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the advocacy organization Truth Initiative. The research revealed that e-cigarette sales rose …
Weight-watchers using Ozempic and other versions of the drug are being cautioned about the surge in visits to the Emergency Room, as experts raise concerns. Social media has been flooded with doctors and patients reporting severe side effects such as violent diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. In addition to these adverse effects, the Food and Drug …
In a noteworthy development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has selected Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax as the manufacturers for the next round of COVID-19 booster shots. This decision sets the stage for a competitive race among the vaccine makers as they strive to deliver their new jabs by fall. The FDA has advised …
On a November morning, Derron Borders, while welcoming prospective students at a graduate school in New York, began experiencing sulfur burps. Despite his efforts, foul-smelling clouds kept escaping his mouth. Curious, he turned to Google, searching for “burps that taste and smell like rotten eggs.” After some time, Borders discovered that his diabetes medication was …
Syringe with Covid-19 vaccine against the XBB Variant. Fight against virus Covid-19 Coronavirus, Vaccination and immunization. Undefined Undefined | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff announced on Monday that the updated Covid boosters for the upcoming fall and winter vaccination campaign should target specific XBB omicron subvariants. In their …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently given its approval for the first vaccine designed to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged 60 and older. RSV is a contagious virus that commonly infects the lungs and breathing passages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, shared exciting news at the VivaTech event in Paris. He revealed that his brain-chip startup, Neuralink, plans to conduct its first human trial this year. Musk mentioned during the event that the trial will likely involve a tetraplegic or paraplegic patient, with details to be broadcasted in a webcast monitored …
In 1856, a chemist named William Henry Perkin accidentally stumbled upon a commercially viable synthetic dye while looking for a malaria drug. This discovery revolutionized the way humans colored their clothes and food. Synthetic dyes provided a convenient and inexpensive alternative to natural pigments extracted from plants. They could keep canned peas fresh and vibrant, …
In an update released on Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instructed vaccine manufacturers to focus on targeting the XBB.1.5 strain of omicron for their fall COVID-19 update. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the XBB.1.5 variant is currently responsible for approximately 40 percent of all infections. Vaccine companies have …
A person in Los Angeles, California receives a COVID-19 vaccination dose at Union Station during a free distribution event for those who have received vaccination shots or booster shots. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s panel of advisors has expressed doubts about the need for periodic updates to COVID vaccines, as it is uncertain if …