What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), celebrated on March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the […]
Many people opt for artificial sweeteners due to their low-calorie benefits. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that there are some serious negative long-term effects of incorporating artificial sweeteners into your diet. As Parade magazine reports, one of the most commonly used sweeteners is erythritol, and according to a new study, erythritol is tied to […]
WW International Inc, known as WeightWatchers, has announced that it is acquiring subscription telehealth platform Sequence, moving the weight-loss program operator into the obesity drug prescription business. As Reuters reports, WeightWatchers has stated that it expects its $132 million acquisition in cash and stock will complement its nutrition and behavior-change program for weight loss at […]
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer Inc’s nasal spray for migraines, giving patients access to a potentially fast-acting pain-relief option for headaches. For the estimated 39 million people in the United States who suffer from chronic migraines, this is certainly welcome news. As Reuters reports, the drug, Zavzpret, was approved for the […]
Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk of and living with HIV. This year marks the 18th annual observance of […]
Federal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding after a baby died last year from a rare infection tied to a contaminated breast pump. According to AP News, the infant, a premature boy, was infected with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii, the same germ that sparked a recall […]
Whether you toss and turn at night or sleep soundly, exposure to light can affect the quality of your rest. That blinking on your computer might not seem like a big deal, especially if you can snooze through most alarms. However, new research shows that light exposure from any source during sleep — be it […]
Catching COVID-19 may raise the risk of developing autoimmune disease by 43% in the months following the infection, according to the largest study of its kind. “The impact of this study is huge — it’s the strongest evidence so far answering this question of COVID-19 and autoimmune disease risk,” said Anuradhaa Subramanian, a research fellow in health informatics […]
Rare Disease Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness for rare diseases to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by them around the world. In the USA, a rare disease is defined as a condition affecting fewer than 200,000 people. In Europe, a rare disease is defined as a condition affecting 1 in […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday widened an advisory on artificial tear products to include additional ones manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited over concerns of a potential bacterial contamination that could result in blindness or death. As The Hill reports, the FDA warning now urges consumers and health care professionals not to use EzriCare […]