Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids—which are found in salmon and sardines—were linked to better cognitive function and brain structure for those in their 40s and 50s, according to a study.
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How To Have An Easier Fast During Yom Kippur
Fasting is an important spiritual practice. But some people may struggle with headaches, fatigue, or hunger pains during Yom Kippur. Drinking plenty of water and engaging in light exercise can help you feel more comfortable.
Inflation Reduction Act Provision Aims To Further Spur Biosimilar Uptake With Temporary Add-On Payment In Medicare Part B
A temporary increase in payments from Medicare for physician-administered biosimilars is designed to further boost their uptake. The increase went into effect on October 3rd. It’s one of the lesser-known drug pricing provisions contained in the Inflati…
Broadly Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies For Covid-19 Treatment, Prevention, And Vaccine Design
Recently discovered monoclonal antibodies present an opportunity to create variant-independent treatments and preventions for Covid-19.
Florida High Schools Asking Female Athletes 5 Questions About Their Menstrual Periods
And a third party may be handling the answers to these questions.
HHS Implements Inflationary Rebates For List Prices Of Medicare Part D (Outpatient) Drugs
The inflationary cap on list price growth will impact drug makers, which have already seen their net prices stagnate in recent years and even enter negative territory. It will also lower Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket spend and affect price nego…
Hurricanes And Flooding Leave Infections in Their Aftermath
Expect to see a variety of infections following Hurricane Ian’s destruction in Florida and South Carolina. Here’s what to watch for.
Head Lice? They Might Be Welcome Guests In The Classroom
New guidelines on how to manage head lice outbreaks in schools were published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Slow U.S. Response May Mean Monkeypox Virus Here To Stay
According to a new CDC technical report, “domestic transmission in the United States is unlikely to be eliminated in the near future.”
Newly Approved ALS Drug Relyvrio To Face Its Next Challenge: Pricing And Reimbursement
There’s a swirl of controversy around FDA’s approval of Relyvrio, a new drug indicated for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. But there are also pricing and reimbursement issues the drug will face as its sponsor, A…
