Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will soon publish her first children’s book — and it is inspired by her husband Prince Harry and son Archie.
FDA approves higher-dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of a higher dose of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for treating opioid overdose, the agency announced Friday.
FDA plans to OK Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 and up
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to expand emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine by next week so that children as young as 12 can be immunized.
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for use of vitamins for CVD, cancer prevention
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that evidence is currently insufficient for determining the benefits and harms of most single or paired and multivitamin supplements but recommends against use of beta-carotene and vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published …
Congo Ebola outbreak declared over
(HealthDay)—The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is over, according to the country’s health officials and the World Health Organization.
Mets Fire Chili Davis as Hitting Coach
With an anemic offense and a losing record, the Mets insist the firing of their hitting coaches was based on process, not results.
Investigating the role of Brd4 in diet-induced obesity
A new study, published in JCI Insight, looks at how Brd4, a regulator of the innate immune response, influences diet-induced obesity. The researchers believe that Brd4 could be used as a target for obesity and insulin resistance.
Farxiga approved to reduce risk for CKD progression
(HealthDay)—Farxiga (dapagliflozin) oral tablets are now approved for adults with chronic kidney disease at risk for disease progression, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.
HPV vaccination rates suboptimal within ages 9 to 12 years
(HealthDay)—Despite increases since 2008, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates are suboptimal within ages 9 to 12 years, according to a study published online May 3 in Pediatrics.
A calculator that predicts risk of lung cancer underperforms in diverse populations
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer death, with about 80% of the total 154,000 deaths recorded each year caused by cigarette smoking. Black men are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group, pointing …