Abivax Announces Presentation of Four Abstracts for Obefazimod in Ulcerative Colitis and Sponsorship of Scientific Symposium at The 19th Congress of European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO)
PARIS, FRANCE / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / Abivax SA (Euronext Paris:ABVX))(NASDAQ:ABVX) ("Abivax" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to
In fight against COVID, why is Paxlovid underused?
Tens of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with COVID-19 every week. Thousands die from it every month. And yet, an antiviral treatment proven to lessen the chances of severe outcomes is going underused. The drug, Paxlovid, is lauded by experts as a
Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, according to a new United Nations report released Monday. Many songbirds, sea turtles, whales, sharks and other migratory animals move to different environments with changing
Red Alert: Sausages, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Restricted From WA Schools Over Health Concerns
Parents in Western Australia have expressed confusion after the humble ham and cheese sandwich was taken off school
Do you still need to take a statin?
Q: I'm 81 years old, and I've been on a statin drug for 30 years because I'm at increased risk for heart disease. At my age, do I need to still keep taking it? ...
Get out of your slump
Remember how your mom measured your changing height with pencil lines on a door frame? If you did that now, the line from your maximum height will likely have dropped an inch or more. ...
Just 3% of NY police training is devoted to emergency driving skills. It's not enough.
ELMIRA — The police cruiser’s high-performance Hemi engine roared down the open runway as it strained to hit 50 miles-per-hour within a few seconds — replicating the high-stakes urgency that's vital in response to an emergency call. Suddenly, the tires
It's tax season in NY: How to file your taxes for free and avoid being scammed
New Yorkers — tax filing season is here. Though this time of year may bring stress and uncertainty for many, there's some good news — New York was recently added to the IRS' Direct File pilot program, which makes it easier for some residents to file both
NY cold-case audio: Listen to entire 'Bad Blood' series, follow Megan McDonald timeline
Now you can listen to the entire "Bad Blood" series from the USA Today Network New York and take a deep dive behind the scenes of Orange County's stubbornest cold case. Chapter One: The New York State Police investigate
Where are records of police crashes, civilian injuries in Westchester, Rockland?
Police officers have crashed hundreds of cars in New York in the last few years, and often have escaped consequences. What about in our region? In Westchester and Rockland, we have asked for records so we can analyze how often police have crashed into things
Latest wrestling rankings after crowning 2024 Section 1, NYSAIS and CHSAA champs
After an action-packed weekend that included the crowning of Section 1 and NYSAIS champs and CHSAA state title-winners, here is a look at the latest Division I (large-school) and Division II (small-school) weight class rankings in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Racial slurs spewed at Scarsdale v. East Ramapo girls basketball game, officials say
Scarsdale and East Ramapo school officials are investigating a reported racially charged incident during a Feb. 10 girls basketball game at Scarsdale. It's the latest investigation into slurs being spewed during a Section 1 sporting event. "The girls varsity
Rockland home sales plunged in 2023. Will lower interest rates loosen the market?
Falling mortgage rates fuel property bets: MLIV Pulse Mortgage rates in the US will decline this year, stoking optimism about the battered real estate market, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey. Bloomberg Rockland County home prices
Medical Tourism Patient Survey 2024 shares deep insights into barriers to patient acquisition
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) has recently released the Medical Tourism Patient Survey 2024, which provides invaluable insights into the motivations behind healthcare consumers’ medical travel decisions and the
Eat, feel, think: The gut-brain axis
In August 2023, a Russian influencer living in Malaysia, died unexpectedly. She was 39. Zhana Samsonova propagated a vegan-only diet to her 600,000 followers on social media. Her friend and neighbour stated the cause as reportedly being from starvation.
Tasty and healthy: Lean beef's secret to a happy heart
(BPT) - When you think about eating a heart-healthy diet, do you picture beef? Beef may not be a food that immediately comes to mind when you think heart health. However, lean beef is a nutrient-rich and flavorful food that supports a heart-healthy diet and
Marathon running gran declared cancer free after beating disease five times
‘I am living proof you can rebuild your life after treatment and come through it stronger, and more appreciative of life’ ...
US hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950
NEW YORK — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. But there’s some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea
HHS Faces Shortage of Members on Key Vaccine Advisory Panel
A key vaccine advisory panel tasked with making vaccine recommendations has been left half-staffed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), leaving the
Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident. They say there's little risk to community
BEND, Oregon (AP) — Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident who they said likely contracted it from a pet cat. All close contacts of the person and
Otsuka Announces Phase 3 Topline Results of AVP-786 in the Treatment of Agitation Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
PRINCETON, N.J. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., (OPDC) and our parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd. (Otsuka) announce topline results of the phase 3 clinical trial of AVP-786 in the
King Charles, the prostate, and your health
King Charles III does not have prostate cancer. That is about the only thing we know about the royal cancer patient’s condition right now. But the news has gone worldwide this week, and that may be a boon for health, doctors say. The Atlanta
The thermostat wars are real. Here’s why women often get colder than men
THE QUESTION: Is it true that women get colder than men? The science: Temperature preferences do appear to vary by sex. In general, men prefer colder environments while women often opt for warmer ones. Research shows that women tend to perform better on