Category: healthcare

mRNA Covid Shots Safe And Effective In Children Ages 5-11, Large Study Finds—Though Vaccine Uptake Remains Low

One doctor said the study presents data showing parents that “the decision to vaccinate their children should be an easy one” and that the risk of serious side effects like myocarditis is “miniscule.”

Perimenopause Could Be A Risky Phase For Developing Eating Disorders

A recent study published in the journal Menopause found that women can experience body dissatisfaction during perimenopause and that could make them more vulnerable to develop eating disorders.

FDA’s New Covid Vaccine Strategy Could Be Similar To Annual Flu Shots, Report Says

The FDA’s proposed strategy will replace the current two shots followed by an annual shot that is updated to protect against the most prevalent variants.

Let’s Look At Both Sides Of The Vaccine Debate

I keep getting into debates with people about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Let’s weigh the pluses and minuses.

Microsoft Is Aggressively Investing In Healthcare AI

Paige is the latest AI company and venture to partner with Microsoft.

Why Antidepressants Might Make Users Feel Emotionally Numb

In a new study, a group of scientists found that a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) can affect reinforcement learning, which refers to a person’s decision-making abilities.

Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Has A High Ankle Sprain, Here’s What This Means

This is what makes a high ankle sprain different from more common ankle sprains and why recovery takes longer.

A New Player Enters The Arena: Dollar General Launches Health Clinics

The traditionally consumer retail company sees a huge opportunity in healthcare delivery.

New Multi-Drug Resistant Gonorrhea Detected In U.S., 2 Cases In Massachusetts

These were the first cases in the U.S. of Neisseria gonorrhoeae being resistant to six of seven types of antibiotics.

David Crosby Dies At 81, Covid-19 Rumors Abound

A report did say that “Crosby died from Covid.” But has this been confirmed?