The recommendation from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices heads to CDC director Rochelle Walensky for approval.
Category: healthcare
Covid-19 Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
Covid-19 patients had 81% more diabetes diagnoses in the first four weeks after contracting the virus, British researchers found.
BA.5 Is Driving A Wave Of Covid Infections, But Not Deaths—Here’s Why Experts Say We Should Still Be Cautious
BA.5, an omicron offshoot, is behind a surge of new infections in the U.S. and though hospitalizations are also rising, deaths are relatively subdued compared to earlier waves.
Perelel, The First OB/GYN-Founded Women’s Vitamin Company, Announces A $4.7 Million Seed Round Led By Unilever Ventures To Reimagine Reproductive Health
Perelel, the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin company to offer clean, targeted nutrition for each distinct stage of a woman’s reproductive life cycle, today announced the close of its $4.7 million seed round.
U.K. Records Its Hottest Temperature Ever Amid Extreme Heatwave
A high of 39.1C (102.4 Fahrenheit) was recorded before midday on Tuesday and experts said temperatures are likely to rise throughout the day.
This Startup Just Raised $25 Million To Help Airlines Upsell You On Your Next Flight
Gordian Software creates the APIs to handle charges for seat upgrades, baggage and other add-ons–now it aims to expand its range.
CDC Has Ditched Its Covid-19 Program For Cruise Ships
The change comes as Covid-19 infections are rising in the U.S. and cruise ships are still having outbreaks.
What Is Marburg? What You Need To Know About The Killer Ebola-Like Virus Spreading In Parts Of Africa
There are no treatments or vaccines approved for Marburg, a virus in the same family as Ebola with a fatality rate between 24% to 88%.
Healthcare Illiteracy Remains Rampant Among Americans, New Survey Shows
Efforts to shield Americans from surprise medical bills may be starting to work. But Americans’ gaps in healthcare literacy persist, a new survey shows.
Arthritis Patients Are Being Denied Methotrexate Post-Dobbs. Are People With Cancer Next?
Methotrexate is an important therapy for cancer and some oncologists are concerned about the potential knock-on effect of the supreme court decision on patients.
