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Think about this: Keeping your brain active may delay Alzheimer's dementia 5 years
Keeping your brain active in old age
New study suggests benefit-to-harm balance of statins for healthy adults 'generally favorable'
Statins are associated with a small
Adult children with college degrees influence parents' health in later life
Having no children who completed college is
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of IBD
A higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finds a new study. <!-- more --> ...
Some Doctors Say They Won't Give Their Patients a Contentious New Alzheimer's Drug
Parts of the medical world are continuing to rebel
This once-rare dog disease appeared in the outback last year. Now it's arrived in the city
Kept out of Australia for decades, a potentially deadly disease spread swiftly through ticks now has a foothold in urban Northern Territory. Patricia Powell's Staffordshire-cross, Leo, is just one victim lucky to be alive. ...
Tucker Carlson Compares COVID Vaccination Status to Asking If Someone Has HIV
Carlson said it is a "super vulgar personal question" to ask if someone has received a shot of a COVID vaccine. ...
CURING COVID! DR. JUDY MIKOVITS TALKS 'SHEDDING', JAB RECOVERY AND DEFEATING THE 'VIRUS'
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Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai say they will not administer controversial new Alzheimer's drug to ...
Two major U.S. health systems will not be administering a controversial new Alzheimer's drug to patients. Adulhelm, received US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval on June 7 despite mixed clinical trial results. The Cleveland Clinic, one of the most
Kids YouTube favorite Blippi is coming to Trenton's Cure Insurance Arena
Educational children’s character Blippi is set to bring his act from the screen to the stage on Fri., Sept. 17, 2021 at 6 p.m. The children’s YouTube sensation announced additional cities on the tour across North America, with a date at the CURE Insurance
Dr. Sam Bailey Interviewed On Jerm WarFare - Viruses Do Not Cause Disease
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Parkinson’s disease not a defence in two murders: court
Parkinson’s disease is not a ground for an appeal on two murder convictions, B.C.’s Court of Appeal ruled July 15. Maurio Salehi had applied to the court to vacate two guilty pleas made in February 2019, part of a plea arrangement where the Crown
‘One lucky bird’: Hurting, juvenile red-tailed hawk healed, then released near SU campus
Updated 4:01 PM; Today 3:54 PM A juvenile red-tailed hawk that was injured on the Syracuse University campus by flying into a window is released back into the wild at nearby Oakwood Cemetery. The bird's cage was opened by Tripti Bhattacharya, right, an SU
Biogen falls 8% after 2 major hospital systems refuse to prescribe controversial Alzheimer's drug
A sign marks a Biogen facility in Cambridge Reuters Shares of Biogen fell as much as 8% after two major hospital systems indicated that they would not prescribe the controversial Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm.According to a report from the New York Times, the
Beyond Celiac Expands Board in Drive Toward a Cure
Lisa Agdern and Todd Hammer Bring Expanded Expertise in Foundation and Investment Management Lisa Agdern and Todd Hammer Bring Expanded Expertise in Foundation and Investment Management ...
IAS Calls For People Living With HIV To Be Included In Priority Populations For COVID-19 ...
Studies highlighted at IAS 2021
Here’s Why 2 Major Health Centers Won’t Carry Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug
The FDA approved Aduhelm last month, but the treatment remains controversial. ...
‘It gave my body time to heal’ Tokay grad Giovannie Gonzalez returns to boxing
Giovannie Gonzalez was fully prepared to go 12 rounds in his boxing title fight on July 2 in Tijuana. ...
5K walk/run for Golden Valley administrator who’s fighting liver disease set for July 24
A 5K walk and run event to benefit a Golden Valley High administrator fighting a rare liver disease is scheduled for July 24. The event, which begins 8 a.m. at ...
Covid is especially risky for people with HIV, large study finds
The data is especially pressing because many
WHO warns that HIV infection increases risk of severe and critical COVID-19
A new WHO report confirms that HIV infection is a significant independent risk factor for both severe/ critical COVID-19 presentation at hospital admission and in-hospital mortality. Overall, nearly a quarter (23.1%) of all people living with HIV who were
Lawrenceville teen with sickle cell disease searches for life-saving donor
Joshua Biyoyouwei, a 14-year-old in Gwinnett County, became paralyzed on the right side of his body from a stroke at only 18 months old due to sickle cell disease. He’s endured a life of exhausting blood transfusions each month at a hospital. He misses school
CT businessman convicted of sex trafficking spared HIV test — for now
In a decision Wednesday, the state’s Supreme Court sent the matter back to a lower court judge for a new hearing. ...
Biogen’s Alzheimer drug gains fade after hospitals balk
Biogen Inc. shares sank to their lowest in more than a month after two major hospital systems and a group of health insurers said they wouldn’t administer its controversial Alzheimer’s disease medicine. The biotechnology company’s stock fell
Aortic dissection treatment: Main Line Health surgeons leading the way (MLH - Main Line Health Inc)
) Most people who have problems with their aorta-the main artery that carries blood to the body-are unaware of their condition. That's because aortic disease doesn't cause symptoms until it becomes potentially life-threatening. Thankfully, experts at Lankenau
Chronic wasting disease threatens deer, elk — and maybe humans, new research says
The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has concluded that the spread of chronic wasting disease over the last decade threatens Western Canada's agriculture, wildlife and food security. ...
Biogen shares drop as big clinics announce they won't administer controversial Alzheimer's drug
Cleveland Clinic and Mt. Sinai won't administer Aduhelm, a controversial but recently FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug. Both clinics issued statements which said they have problems with the FDA approval process for the drug. ...
Biogen Alzheimer’s drug hits roadblocks with some hospitals, insurers
(Reuters) – The rollout of Biogen Inc’s Alzheimer’s drug is hitting new roadblocks as some large hospitals decide not to use it and many health insurers await coverage terms from Medicare, the U.S. health plan for people aged 65 and older,
Researchers create reptile-derived 'super glue' that stops bleeding in seconds using visible light
Western University bioengineer Kibret Mequanint and his international collaborators have found a novel use for snake venom: a body tissue 'super glue' that can stop life-threatening bleeding in seconds. <!-- more --> ...
Newfound human brain cell type helps center people in mental maps
A previously unknown kind of human brain cell appears to help
What does the sleeping brain think about?
Using an artificial intelligence approach capable of decoding brain
Ipsen and IRLAB Enter Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement Aimed to Improve the Lives of People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Ipsen obtains the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the investigational treatment mesdopetam which is based on a novel mechanism of action Mesdopetam, an oral dopamine D3-receptor antagonist, has completed Phase Ib and IIa clinical
Here comes another dubious COVID cure
Updated July 15, 2021 2:00 PM Better drugs to treat COVID-19 look more appealing than ever. The hope that vaccines would send the virus into retreat with herd immunity is fading as the more transmissible delta variant sweeps across the globe, cases rise, and
Ohio Clinic Says It Won't Administer Alzheimer's Drug to Patients
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Pandemic of antibiotic resistance is killing children in Bangladesh, researchers find
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in
Antibiotics in early life could affect brain development
Antibiotic exposure early in life could alter human brain development in areas responsible for cognitive and emotional functions, according to researchers. <!-- more --> ...
Vegan eatery near Yokota Air Base offers ‘healing’ food in a cozy atmosphere
Vegan restaurants can be hard to come by in Japan outside central Tokyo, but a café near Yokota Air Base offers meat eaters and strict vegetarians alike a chance to try plant-based cuisine in a cozy, botanical environment. Organic Café koto-koto near Fussa
Letter to the Editor: In the spirit of reckoning, healing and co-liberation
Holy Childhood of Jesus in Harbor Springs was a Native American boarding school funded by the U.S. government and run by the Catholic Church. The school closed in the ‘80s, and the building was torn down in 2007. It was the last of its kind in the
Global Animal Autoimmune Diseases Testing Market 2021 Industry Insights, Prominent Key Players, Top Trends and Regional Forecast to 2026
MarketQuest.biz has a new market research study on Global Animal Autoimmune Diseases Testing Market 2021 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2026 conducts an extensive study about different market segments and regions. The report performs a
Global Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) Treatment Market 2021 Growth, Trends, Leading Players, and Business Insights Forecast to 2026
MarketQuest.biz has a new market research study on Global Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) Treatment Market 2021 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2026 conducts an extensive study about different market segments and regions. The report
I have a GI disease—and the Squatty Potty is a game-changer
As a person with ulcerative colitis and a J-pouch, I love this thing. ...
Two Large Hospitals Won't Give New Alzheimer's Drug
A pair of large hospitals are declining to administer Biogen Inc.’s new Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm, the latest rupture to emerge from the Food and Drug
Ipsen and IRLAB Enter Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement Aimed to Improve the Lives of People Living with Parkinson’s Disease (Ipsen SA)
) Ipsen and IRLAB Enter Exclusive Worldwide Licensing Agreement Aimed to Improve the Lives of People Living with Parkinson's Disease Subscribe 15 Jul 2021 18:25 CEST Company Name IPSEN ISN FR0010259150 Market Euronext Symbol IPN Ipsen obtains the exclusive
Mother who believed God would heal her 6-year-old diabetic daughter jailed for failing to provide care
A mother from the city of Toowoomba, Australia, has been jailed for failing to provide care for her 6-year-old diabetic daughter, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reports. The unidentified 46-year-old woman believed that
Community healing hike takes place in Merrick
On July 10, Long Island residents gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick for a “healing hike,” a monthly hike that is organized by the Long Island Progressive Coalition. Established in 1979, with headquarters in Massapequa, the
Cleveland Clinic won't carry controversial Alzheimer's drug
The Cleveland Clinic said it will not carry Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug after a panel of experts “reviewed all available scientific evidence on this medication.” ...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report 78: occupied Palestinian territory, issued 15 July 2021, information for period: March 5 2020 - July 15 2021
Active cases of COVID-19 are continuing to slightly decrease across the oPt,
Patient Impact Statement: FDA Approval of Kerendia to Help Slow Kidney Disease and Failure Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients, the largest kidney patient consumer and caregiver organization in the nation, today issued the following statement regarding the recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug
HIV ‘significant’ independent risk factor for severe, critical Covid-19, says WHO in new report
Nearly a quarter of the people (23.1% to be exact), who were infected with HIV and hospitalised for Covid-19, lost their lives, the global health body noted in the report. PUBLISHED ON JUL 15, 2021 09:12 PM IST The World Health Organization on Thursday warned
Arthur Ashe Documentary Spotlighting Tennis Legend’s Racial and HIV Activism Set at CNN Films and ...
A new documentary on the life and career of tennis great Arthur Ashe called “Citizen Ashe” is in the works for CNN Films and HBO Max. “Citizen Ashe” will be co-directed by Rex Miller (“A Chef’s Life,”
Healing hello for patients and visitors at new Hampden Medical Center: Art (Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center)
) Aya Kinoshita of Lancaster puts the finishing touches on her stained glass and ceramic tile artwork at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. By Carolyn Kimmel July 15, 2021Penn State Health News Excellent health care is more than a stellar team of
15.07.2021 - Buckinghamshire Grandma Died After Contracting Legionnaires' Disease In Dominican Republic (Irwin Mitchell LLP)
) 15.07.2021 High Wycombe Woman Airlifted To USA For Treatment But Later Died The heartbroken family of a grandmother from High Wycombe who died after developing Legionnaires' disease during a holiday in the Dominican Republic have called on specialist lawyers
The fight against coronavirus needs to embrace evolutionary theory
We're not taking evolution into account properly in our pandemic strategy – here's why we must change tack, says Jonathan Goodman ...
The lowdown on stretching: How flexible do you actually need to be?
Many people strive to touch their toes or do the splits, but it is perfectly possible to get all the benefits of stretching without pushing your body to its limits ...
Cardiovascular Disease Drugs Market Size, Share Global Industry Current Trends, Top Companies, Application, Growth Factors, ...
(MENAFN - The Express Wire)Posted on Jul 15 2021 1:52 PM "Cardiovascular Disease Drugs Market–2021 Global Industry research report is a professional and in-depth study on the market size, growth, ... ...
Dr. Sam Bailey on the Covid shots, cancer and HIV
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Global Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Market 2021
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Dying patients with rare diseases struggle to get experimental therapies
At 15, Autumn Fuernisen is dying. She was diagnosed at age 11 with a rare degenerative brain disorder that has no known cure or way to slow it down: juvenile-onset Huntington’s disease. “There’s lots of things that she used to be able to do just fine,” said
When and how long to treat a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two days ago, I was bitten by a tick, which drew blood. Yesterday I was given just two 100-mg doxycycline caps to be taken together with a meal and instructions to “continue the observation of any symptoms.” ...
Spreading Wildlife Disease Threatens Deer, Elk—and Maybe Humans, New Research Says
EDMONTON—The continuing spread of a fatal wildlife disease in Alberta and Saskatchewan has a federal agency recommending a deer cull across a wide
Aduhelm may not cure Alzheimer’s, but it might help fix drug prices
The controversial drug is so expensive that it has attracted the interest of Congress ...
Lilly and Banner Alzheimer's Institute collaborate on planned Phase 3 prevention trial of donanemab
INDIANAPOLIS and PHOENIX, July 15, 2021
Wildlife officials keep an eye out for disease spreading among songbirds
A mysterious disease killing songbirds
UNAIDS Report Shows that People Living with HIV Face a Double Jeopardy, HIV and Covid-19, ...
Download logo People living with HIV are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death, yet the vast majority are denied access to COVID-19 vaccines. Key populations and their sexual partners account for 65% of new HIV infections but are largely left
Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai not administering new Alzheimer's drug
The Cleveland Clinic and the Mount Sinai Health System, two major health systems in the U.S., have decided they would not administer Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) controversial approval. The Cleveland Clinic
Bay Area Lyme Foundation Partners with American Junior Golf Association to Provide Critical Education About Tick-borne Disease
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, and the American Junior Golf Association have announced a new partnership aimed at educating young golfers about Lyme disease
Lilly and Banner Alzheimer's Institute collaborate on planned Phase 3 prevention trial of donanemab (Eli Lilly and Company)
) Lilly and Banner Alzheimer's Institute collaborate on planned Phase 3 prevention trial of donanemab July 15, 2021 Trial will include participants at risk for cognitive and functional decline related to Alzheimer's disease INDIANAPOLIS and PHOENIX, July 15,
UnitedHealth says needs more information to decide on coverage policy for Biogen's Alzheimer's drug - CEO
NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N) said on Thursday that it is still developing its coverage policy for Biogen Inc.'s
Cleveland Clinic won’t stock controversial new Alzheimer’s drug, citing concerns over safety and efficacy
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Clinic will not stock the controversial new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, citing lingering concerns over its safety and efficacy. The Clinic said a multidisciplinary panel of experts reviewed the available data and scientific
Healing wounds
Most Africans are taught that family is everything. We might not be united as a continent yet, but Africans can largely agree that family is sacrosanct. Well, maybe food, too. It is depressing, then, that African families who are against the protection of the
Spreading wildlife disease threatens deer, elk - and maybe humans
The continuing spread of a fatal wildlife disease in Alberta and Saskatchewan has a federal agency recommending a deer cull across a wide swath of the Prairies. And soon-to-be-published research on chronic wasting disease has raised new fears about whether the
Faye Flam: Here comes another dubious COVID cure
Better drugs to treat COVID-19 look more appealing than ever. The hope that vaccines would send the virus into retreat with herd immunity is fading as the more transmissible delta variant sweeps across the globe, cases rise, and the vaccine-hesitant millions
Cedarhurst psychologist writes 'Please Explain Alzheimer's disease to Me'
Alzheimer’s disease hits close to home for many, especially for grandchildren, which is why Dr. Laurie Zelinger, a Cedarhurst board certified child psychologist, decided to write “Please Explain ‘Alzheimer’s Disease’ to Me,”
OTHER VIEWS: The pro-disease platform
There is so much we still don’t know about COVID-19. And that’s a big we, because it includes more than just media types and the reading public. We know that vaccinations have been proven effective and safe, but that they are also still being politicized by
Colbeck Capital Management Sponsors Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation 'Golf for a Cure' Event
NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colbeck Capital Management is proud to continue to support the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation by sponsoring this year's Golf for a Cure fundraiser to raise awareness for pediatric cardiomyopathy. Colbeck will be
US Review of Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have Been Handled Differently: FDA Chief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration could potentially have done more to avoid the current controversies
Researcher creates cell lines to treat mitochondrial diseases in children
The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the "powerhouse of the cell." These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes. But
Childhood Killer Diseases Soar as Pandemic Disrupts Life-saving Immunization Services
New data by two leading U.N. agencies find the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine life-saving immunization services for millions of children, many of whom risk dying from vaccine-preventable diseases. The World Health Organization and U.N. Children’s Fund
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group to reconvene
The Beatrice Area Parkinson’s Disease Support group is set to reconvene post-pandemic. It will meet the first Wednesday of each month, 1-2 p.m., at Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, 103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice. It will also be available via zoom. “We are
FESIG 90th Gene Decode on 'Earthquakes', Antarctica & Healing Protocols
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HIV 'significant' risk factor for severe COVID-19: WHO
The World Health Organisation's logo. — AFP/File HIV is a "significant" risk factor for severe COVID-19, the World Health Organisation said in research published on Thursday that showed a major increase in deaths among patients who have the virus that causes
New spray could someday help heal damage after a heart attack
Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of
UnitedHealth says needs more information to decide on coverage policy for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug – CEO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group Inc said on Thursday that it is still developing its coverage policy for Biogen Inc.’s
Nadia Sawalha thought menopause symptoms were 'womb cancer and Alzheimer's
Due to a lack of information about her severe symptoms, Loose Women's Nadia felt as though she was suffering from either Alzheimer's or cancer ...
Statement on the eighth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (WHO - World Health Organization)
) The eighth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 from 11:30 to 16:00 Geneva time
WHO warns that HIV infection increases risk of severe and critical COVID-19 (WHO - World Health Organization)
) A new WHO report confirms that HIV infection is a significant independent risk factor for both severe/ critical COVID-19 presentation at hospital admission and in-hospital mortality. Overall, nearly a quarter (23.1%) of all people living with HIV who were
NervGen Pharma Establishes Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Advisory Board (NervGen Pharma Corp)
) Vancouver, Canada. July 15, 2021 - NervGen Pharma Corp. (TSX-V: NGEN) (OTCQX: NGENF) ('NervGen' or the 'Company'), a clinical stage biotech company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the treatment of nervous system damage, today announced the
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Expanded Hope for Healing Website (Florida Department of Veterans Affairs)
) First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Expanded Hope for Healing Website July 15, 2021 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - First Lady Casey DeSantis announced July 14 an expanded Hope for Healing website that makes it easier for Floridians to access help for mental health
How landscape can affect disease transmission (NSF - National Science Foundation)
) Research News Why animal behavior changes in proximity to human development Researchers are using genetic tools to track movements of mongooses in Botswana. July 15, 2021 Under a concrete drainage culvert at the edge of a town in Botswana, a troop of banded
NervGen Supports World Brain Day on July 22 to “Stop Multiple Sclerosis” (NervGen Pharma Corp)
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HIV "Significant" Risk Factor For Severe Covid: World Health Organisation
HIV is a "significant" risk factor for severe Covid-19, the World Health Organization said in research published on Thursday that showed a major increase in deaths among patients who have the virus... ...
HIV #39;significant#39; risk factor for severe COVID: WHO
Researchers analysed data on more than 15,500 people living with HIV who were hospitalised for COVID-19.
Ep 2525b – The Cure Is Spreading WW, We’re Not Gonna Take It Anymore, 1776...
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Stemson Therapeutics Secures $15M Series A Funding to Cure Hair Loss
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2021-- Stemson Therapeutics announced today the closing of a DCVC Bio -led $15 million Series A financing to advance development of Stemson’s proprietary therapeutic solution to cure hair loss. Genoa Ventures, AbbVie
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) WHO Thailand Situation Report 192 - 15 July 2021
• Today, 9,186 new cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and 98 new deaths were announced by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health. 3,276 patients are classified with serious illness, of which 839 are currently receiving ventilatory support. 79
Vir Biotechnology Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial Evaluating the Combination of VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 as a Functional Cure Regimen for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection (Vir Biotechnology Inc)
) PDF Version SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 2 MARCH (Monoclonal Antibody siRNA Combination against Hepatitis B) trial evaluating
Ministers and Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease and COVID-19 vaccines in Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada)
) On July 15, 2021, Ministers and Government of Canada officials will hold a press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Canada and an overview on the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines. July 15, 2021, OTTAWA, ON - Ministers and Government of Canada