Category: healthcare

Washington State Listeria Outbreak Linked To Milkshakes—Symptoms, Treatment And Who’s At Risk

The outbreak, caused by burger joint Frugals’ contaminated milkshake machines, hospitalized six and killed three.

Long Covid: 16% Of Patients Could Experience Symptoms One Year Post Infection

Around 16% of long Covid patients experience symptoms more than 12 months after a Covid-19 infection, according to a recent study.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells For Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Induced pluripotent stem cells show great promise for age-related macular degeneration, as revealed by recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

‘Darwinning’ Dating Trend: These Dating Sites Are Listing Covid-19 Vaccination Statuses

Since 2020, there’s been a new dating trend called “Darwinning.” And it’s when you are only willing to date those who have gotten the Covid-19 vaccine.

Amazon’s Radical Plan For Healthcare: À La Carte Pricing

With Amazon Clinic, patients can see wait times and prices upfront, but there are limits to what it can do to cut down on the $4.3 trillion the U.S. spends on healthcare.

New Covid Boosters Expected This Fall: Why Some Doctors Suggest Holding Off On Getting Your Next Booster Until Then

New Covid boosters pending approval will only target the coronavirus’ Eris strain and other XBB subvariants, which make up most cases in the U.S., causing some experts to encourage patients to wait for the new shots.

FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine For Kids—Given To Pregnant Moms—Here’s What To Know

RSV infects nearly every child by the time they reach 2 and can cause serious, potentially fatal, illness.

New Covid Boosters Expected This Fall: Why Some Doctors Suggest Holding Off On Getting Your Next Booster Until Then

XBB subvariants—including the dominant Eris variant—made up 95% of all Covid cases in the U.S. in June.

How Naomi Osaka Is Helping Empower Families To Better Navigate Mental Health

In the face of the modern world’s increasingly complex challenges, mental health has become essential to well-being.

How Naomi Osaka Is Helping Empower Families To Better Navigate Mental Health

In the face of the modern world’s increasingly complex challenges, mental health has become essential to well-being.