Despite weak evidence that Aduhelm helps patients, the drug, a monthly infusion priced at $56,000 per year, was approved this week. An independent committee of scientists that advised the Food and Drug Administration on Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug has resigned in strong protest against the agency’s approval. “This might be the F.D.A.’s worst approval decision … Read more
According to the FDA, asymptomatic people who use Coronavirus antigen tests should take at least three tests, each spaced 48 hours apart, to reduce the likelihood of missing an infection. According to the agency, people with Covid-19 symptoms should take two tests 48 hours apart. As the highly transmissible BA.5 subvariant of Omicron spreads, and … Read more
Summer is creeping up on us; the days at the beach are fast approaching. It goes without saying that everyone is looking to get themselves the perfect summer body that you can not only show off but will also help you feel even more confident. And the pressure of getting that perfect body is even … Read more
The HbA1c is a type of blood test that shows how well your diabetes is being managed. It’s also known as the hemoglobin A1c test, sometimes called an A1C. HbA1c is a Blood Test That Shows How Much Glucose is in Your Blood: Glucose is something that the body uses for energy, and there are … Read more
A man, hundreds of children, and a burning question: Why? Vanessa van Ewijk, a carpenter in the Netherlands, decided to have a child in 2015. Like many women, she sought a sperm donor when she was 34 and single. A fertility clinic would have been an option for her, but the cost was prohibitive. A … Read more
A mutation originally reported in South Africa was discovered in a single sample of the Coronavirus first identified in Britain. Scientists in Oregon have discovered a homegrown version of the fast-spreading Coronavirus that first appeared in Britain – now with a mutation that may make it less susceptible to vaccines. So far, only one case … Read more
While the condition is still rare, it can be dangerous. It usually develops several weeks after infection. “A higher percentage of them are seriously ill,” said one doctor. Braden Wilson, 15, was terrified of Covid-19. When he left his house, in Simi Valley, Calif., for things like orthodontic checkups and visits with his grandparents, he … Read more
Good physical health is a blessing and something that every individual should work to achieve and maintain. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are among the few practices that can help you in this endeavor. There have been countless scientific studies that have found a strong link between quality sleep and good health. Getting enough … Read more
The smell of freshly brewed coffee. The warmth of the first few rays of the sun. The soothing sound of chirping birds. All these things can easily make a morning the best part of your day. But for many of us, mornings can also be quite stressful. Between the rush to get ready and make … Read more
Studies suggest that about seven crore Indians suffer from different forms of mental illness. It means about one in every twenty people in the country needs psychiatric help. Furthermore, the society mired by stigma and superstition around psychiatry may not reveal the exact figures. So, it has become necessary for people to seek a qualified … Read more