Category: healthcare

FDA: How Rats, Cockroaches And Listeria Led To Tofu, Sprout Company Shut Down

A consent decree of permanent injunction between the U.S. and Fortune Food Product, Inc., and its owners prohibits the company from any sprout and soy product operations until enough changes are made.

World May Not Return To Pre-Pandemic ‘Normal’ Until At Least 2022, Warns WHO, Bill Gates

“We’re looking at 2022 at least before enough people start getting the vaccine to build immunity,” Dr. Soumya Swaminathan said.

Fitbit Atrial Fibrillation Approval Revs Up Competition With Apple Watch

Fitbit announced this week regulatory clearance in both the US and Europe for its electrocardiogram (ECG) app to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Latinx Queer And Trans Men Face Many Barriers To HIV Care, New Report Finds

“Here As I Am” offers insight into the intersecting ways HIV affects Latinx queer and trans men by sharing their lived experiences.

Apple Watch 6 Is Not The Story: The Story Is Apple Fitness+

Five years after the launch of the Apple Watch, Apple finally has a fitness subscription service.

You’re A Covid-19 Survivor — How Long Will Your Immunity Last?

A new study reports on the duration of protective immunity in four human coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2.

A Popular Pain Reliever Can Alter Risk Perception

Past research has shown that Tylenol’s active ingredient, acetaminophen, can sway emotions, and in some cases, relieve hurt feelings. A new study shows that it might subtly nudge people to take risks.

The Covid-19 Pandemic Is Taking A Toll On The International Tuberculosis Response, New Survey Finds

Testing is down and resources are being diverted, which could lead to increased spread of tuberculosis, according to reports from health advocacy groups.

Apple Watch Series 6 Will Measure Blood Oxygen Levels

The sensor will be able to provide a reading in 15 seconds, Apple says.

Brain Implant Allows Paralyzed People To Control Computer With Their Mind

A new type of brain implant can allow a paralyzed person to learn how to control a computer cursor with their mind.