Moderna’s New Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA
New vaccine represents a step forward in development of next-generation coronavirus vaccines
FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Tomato Recall in 3 Southern States
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Salmonella-tainted tomatoes in three southern states could cause severe illness or even death,...
Substantial and Increasing Burden of Skin Cancer Seen in Older Adults
Only incidence and prevalence rates attributable to keratinocyte cancer, DALYs attributable to BCC would increase by 2050
Higher Social Engagement Tied to Lower Four-Year Risk for Death in Older Adults
Association partly mediated by decreased biological aging and higher physical activity levels
2015 to 2021 Saw Decrease in Incidence of Dementia
Increase in prevalence seen during same period; narrowing of gap in incidence between White and Black, White and Hispanic from 2015 to 2021
FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and...
All-Cause Mortality Higher With Sleep Deprivation in Seniors With Epilepsy
After adjustment for demographic and health variables, hazard ratio was 1.94 for individuals with epilepsy and sleep deprivation
FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s...
Audiologist-Fitted Hearing Aids Outperform Over-the-Counter Ones
Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile was significantly higher for hearing aids fitted by audiologists following best practice
U.S. Advises Older Travelers to Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are telling travelers aged 60 and older to avoid a...
