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CDC Report Reveals Alarming Autism Rates; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sparks Controversy
On its face, the April 17 report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was nothing short of alarming. According to a nationwide survey conducted in 2022 across 16 locali… [+7546 chars]
FDA Suspends Crucial Food Safety Measures Amid Staff Cuts and E. Coli Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has suspended quality control tests for a vital food safety program and is planning to end virtually all routine food safety inspections, according to a pair of repor… [+3412 chars]
A Cuddle Could Tear My Son's Skin Due to Rare Disorder
Albi's mouth and oesophagus blister, making eating and swallowing painful. He is fed through a tube into his stomach A couple whose son has a rare genetic skin condition say it is hard to process th… [+5171 chars]
Navigating Special Needs Planning: A Journey of Hope and Understanding
In this extract from her book, Rhiannon Gogh says parents often aren’t aware specialist planning is needed if you leave money to a vulnerable dependantAs parents to an autistic son, my husband and I found it hard to accept his diagnosis. Developmental milestones were missed, and the difference between Tristan and others became stark. It could not be ignored, denied or explained away – our beautiful son was profoundly autistic.Tristan was offered a place at a school for children with autism, and every Wednesday morning for a year, I was invited into the school to learn how to interact, play and communicate with our boy. It helped me understand what his future might look like. I could see that he might never talk, work, drive a car or have his own family – he could be dependent on us for the rest of his life. Continue reading...
The Surprising Link Between Oral Hygiene and Cardiovascular Health
Brushing your teeth and flossing has been found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.MirageC/Getty Images <ul><li>Gut health is a buzzy topic, but the oral microbiome might be the next big trend.</… [+6548 chars]
Study Reveals Contextual Factors Impacting Soldiers' Mental Health After Taking a Life
Killing another person is not necessarily harmful to a soldier's mental health in fact, the impacts on wellbeing depend more on the context than on the act itself. At least, this is the conclusion of… [+5299 chars]
A Glimpse into the Struggles of Healthcare in Gaza: Dr. Sukkar's Daily Battle
The BBC joins a GP in Gaza as she sees dozens of patients, struggling to treat them with a dwindling supply of drugs.
MedEx Ambulance Reports Data Security Incident Affecting Patient Information
SKOKIE, IlI., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Express Ambulance Inc. D/B/A MedEx Ambulance ("MedEx") recently experienced a data security incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to patient health information and employee personal information. While this incident did...
Univfy's Innovative IVF Prediction Models Outperform National Registry Standards
Neue Forschungsergebnisse zeigen, dass die Modelle von Univfy zur Vorhersage von Lebendgeburten nach IVF deutlich besser abschneiden als das auf US-Registern basierende Modell. Dabei wurden Modellkennzahlen verwendet, die für die Verbesserung des Zugangs zu IVF, der Erschwinglichkeit und...
SparX Biopharmaceutical to Present Promising Clinical Updates on SPX-303 at AACR Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SparX Biopharmaceutical Corp. announced today that it will present clinical updates on its lead asset, SPX-303, a first-in-class anti-LILRB2/PD-L1 bispecific antibody, during the Trial-in-Progress poster session at the 2025 American Association for...
FDA Classifies Q'Apel Medical's Recall of Aspiration System as Class I
FREMONT, Calif., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 7, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA" or "the agency"), classified Q'Apel Medical, Inc.'s ("Q'Apel" or "the company") voluntary recall of 1,617 units of its 072 Aspiration System (also known under the product name...
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Complete Response Letter on EYLEA HD Extended Dosing Proposal
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the addition of extended dosing intervals (up to every 24 weeks) for EYLEA HD® (aflibercept) Injection 8 mg across all approved indications.
Imperial Health Plan Earns Prestigious NCQA Accreditation for Quality and Excellence in Healthcare
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recognizes Imperial Health for its commitment to clinical excellence and member experience PASADENA, Calif., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc., along with its affiliates Imperial Health Plan of the...
Univfy's AI Models Outperform National Registry in Predicting IVF Success
Une nouvelle étude montre que les modèles de prédiction des naissances vivantes après FIV d'Univfy sont nettement plus performants que les modèles basés sur les registres américains, en utilisant des métriques de modèle essentielles pour améliorer l'accès à la FIV, son accessibilité...
Anti-Vaccine Activists Promote False Claims on Measles Outbreak in Texas
CHD has also pushed the debunked claim that vitamin C offers protections against contracting measles. The groups website is currently promoting an ebook titled The Measles Book: Thirty-Five Secrets t… [+3230 chars]
FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatment
Approval based on Phase 3 trials demonstrating Dupixent significantly reduced itch and hives compared to placebo
Dupixent Receives FDA Approval as First New Targeted Therapy for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Over a Decade
Dupixent approved in the US as the first new targeted therapy in over a decade for chronic spontaneous urticaria
Dupixent Becomes First New Targeted Medication Approved in the U.S. for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Over a Decade
Le Dupixent devient le premier nouveau médicament ciblé approuvé aux États-Unis depuis plus de dix ans pour le traitement de l’urticaire chronique spontanée
New Settlement Announced in Effexor XR Class-Action Lawsuit
*In association with Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP, Spector Roseman & Kodroff, P.C., Miller Law LLC, Motley Rice LLC, Quantum Legal LLC, and The Dugan Law Firm, PLC CHICAGO, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal Notice Did You Purchase, Pay for, or Provide Reimbursement for Effexor XR®...
OsteoStrong Introduces Innovative Skeletal Strengthening Technology to Lakeside Area of Omaha
Science-Backed Skeletal Strengthening Technology Coming Soon to Lakeside Area of Omaha OMAHA, Neb., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OsteoStrong, a global leader in skeletal strength and wellness, is excited to announce a new franchise sale in the Lakeside area of Omaha, Neb. This marks...
Sanofi Opens a New R&D Vaccine Excellence Unit in France
Sanofi inaugure en France sa nouvelle unité d’excellence R&D Vaccins
Akeso, Inc. Receives Marketing Approval for Ebdarokimab, a New Treatment for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
HONG KONG, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that ebdarokimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody developed by the company, has received marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for...
New Letter in The Lancet Highlights Need for a Representative U.S. Health Workforce
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new letter in The Lancet warns that decisions across sectors that help make the US health workforce less representative of, and therefore less responsive to, the communities it serves will harm population health and increase care costs. In...
Univfy's IVF Live Birth Prediction Models Show Remarkable Advances in Accuracy
New research highlights Univfy IVF live birth prediction models performing significantly better than US registry-based model using model metrics key to improving IVF access, affordability and clinical outcomes. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, Calif., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univfy, a...
Univfy's IVF Live Birth Prediction Models Outperform National Registry Standards
New research highlights Univfy IVF live birth prediction models performing significantly better than US registry-based model using model metrics key to improving IVF access, affordability and clinical outcomes. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, Calif., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univfy, a...
Valneva's IXCHIQ Vaccine for Chikungunya: CDC Advisory Committee Updates Recommendations
Saint-Herblain (France), le 18 avril 2025 – Valneva SE (Nasdaq : VALN ; Euronext Paris : VLA), société spécialisée dans les vaccins, a annoncé aujourd'hui que lors de sa réunion ordinaire du 16 avril 2025, le comité consultatif américain sur les pratiques d'immunisation (ACIP) des centres de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (CDC) a mis à jour sa recommandation concernant l'utilisation du vaccin à dose unique de Valneva, IXCHIQ®, pour la prévention de la maladie causée par le virus du chikungunya (CHIKV). L'ACIP a maintenu sa recommandation actuelle pour IXCHIQ® chez les personnes âgées de 18 ans et plus qui voyagent dans un pays ou un territoire où il y a une épidémie de chikungunya. En outre, ce vaccin peut être envisagé pour les personnes âgées de 18 ans et plus qui voyagent ou s'installent dans un pays ou un territoire sans épidémie mais qui présente un risque élevé pour les voyageurs américains s’ils y prévoient un séjour prolongé, par exemple de six mois ou plus.
Valneva's IXCHIQ Vaccine Receives Updated CDC Recommendations Amid Safety Investigations
Saint Herblain (France), April 18, 2025 – Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA), a specialty vaccine company, today announced that during its regular meeting on April 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updated its recommendation for use of Valneva’s single-dose chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ® for the prevention of disease caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV). ACIP maintained its current recommendation for IXCHIQ® for persons aged ≥18 years traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak. Additionally, it may be considered for persons aged ≥18 years traveling or taking up residence in a country or territory without an outbreak but with elevated risk for U.S. travelers if planning travel for an extended period of time e.g., six months or more.
Exploring the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: A Viral Trend That Promises Restful Nights
CNET sleep experts are always looking for the best possible ways of getting a good night's sleep. Between testing mattresses and researching melatonin supplements, we make time to fact-check viral so… [+7538 chars]
RFK Jr. Challenges Autism Diagnosis Increase, Calls for Environmental Studies
On the heels of a new report showing that rates of autism diagnoses have again increased, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the "environmental e… [+7220 chars]
Regional Hospital of Scranton to Remain Open During Buyer Negotiations
Regional Hospital of Scranton will remain open amid ongoing negotiations with a potential buyer to acquire the health care facility, according to a state representative who has advocated for the city… [+5785 chars]
12 Tiny Steps to Simplify Your Life: A Gentle Approach to Change
Teeny tiny steps to simplify your life are usually even more powerful than big, sweeping changes. By the time we decide to simplify, overwhelm and exhaustion have usually set in so tiny steps to simp… [+6028 chars]
Navigating Finances in Relationships: Essential Questions for Couples
We know money can be a feisty topic for couples, so we've laid out a list of financial questions to ask your partner. We've split it out by relationship stage (newly dating, seriously dating, engaged… [+9054 chars]
Haiti Faces Severe Food Crisis as Gang Violence Escalates
More than one million children in Haiti are suffering critical food shortages due to violence, displacement, and limited aid access, UNICEF said Thursday. Nearly 2.9 million children—one in four—face severe food insecurity, per the IPC, a global hunger monitoring system.
Evening Workouts: The Hidden Cost on Sleep Quality
When work runs long, the commute home is slow, and cooking dinner takes forever (you promised yourself you’d stop ordering takeout), it’s normal to try to squeeze in a quick workout before crashing. … [+2849 chars]
A Personal Journey: Navigating Life with Uterine Fibroids and the Decision for Hysterectomy
Getty Images <ul><li>I didn't know I had uterine fibroids until I got pregnant for the first time.</li><li>My three fibroids didn't interfere with my pregnancies, but they continued to grow signific… [+3561 chars]
New Toll-Free Number Launched to Empower Survivors Ahead of Denim Day's 26th Anniversary
New Phone Number is Launched Ahead of the 26th Anniversary of Denim Day, the Global Movement to End Sexual Violence LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Peace Over Violence has launched a new national toll-free number, 1-844-DENIM99, for...
Breakthrough Vaccine Against H5N1 Avian Influenza Shows Promise in Preclinical Trials
BUFFALO-NIAGARA, N.Y., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - As H5N1 avian influenza continues its spread across species and continents, a vaccine being developed by University of Buffalo (SUNY) spin-off POP Biotechnologies has demonstrated complete protection in preclinical trials. This...
Annual Observance Highlights Stroke Awareness Among Spanish-Speaking Populations in 2025
Annual observance spotlights Spanish-speaking population in 2025, raising awareness of stroke symptoms and treatment FAIRFAX, Va., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanic men and the third leading cause for Hispanic women in the United...