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FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug Kisunla Amid Rising Demand
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly, adding another significant treatment option for this debilitating disease. The drug, donanemab, which will be marketed under the brand name Kisunla, is a monoclonal antibody infusion administered every four weeks. 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly, adding another significant treatment option for this debilitating disease. The drug, donanemab, which will be marketed under the brand name Kisunla, is a monoclonal antibody infusion administered every four weeks. -
Measles Alert:Health Officials Warn of Potential Exposure After Traveler's Route Through Boston
Health officials in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have issued warnings about potential measles exposure following an international visitor's journey from Boston to Amsterdam while infected with the virus. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has detailed the timeline and locations where exposure may have occurred, urging those present to take precautions. 
Health officials in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have issued warnings about potential measles exposure following an international visitor's journey from Boston to Amsterdam while infected with the virus. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has detailed the timeline and locations where exposure may have occurred, urging those present to take precautions. -
New Variants Fuel COVID-19 Resurgence: How to Stay Safe This Summer
As the summer season reaches its peak, the United States is witnessing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, driven by new variants and heightened travel activities. With hospitalizations up by 25% and deaths increasing by 17% since the beginning of June, according to the CDC, public health experts are sounding alarms. The emergence of two omicron subvariants, LB.1 and KP.3, is contributing to this increase, though experts like Dr. Philip Chan of Brown University suggest it may not yet constitute a new wave. 
As the summer season reaches its peak, the United States is witnessing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, driven by new variants and heightened travel activities. With hospitalizations up by 25% and deaths increasing by 17% since the beginning of June, according to the CDC, public health experts are sounding alarms. The emergence of two omicron subvariants, LB.1 and KP.3, is contributing to this increase, though experts like Dr. Philip Chan of Brown University suggest it may not yet constitute a new wave. -
FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Over 60 Ice Cream Products Due to Listeria Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of 68 ice cream products from 13 brands, following the discovery of potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The products, manufactured by Totally Cool Inc., based in Owings Mills, Maryland, have been pulled from shelves and distribution networks as a precautionary measure. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of 68 ice cream products from 13 brands, following the discovery of potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The products, manufactured by Totally Cool Inc., based in Owings Mills, Maryland, have been pulled from shelves and distribution networks as a precautionary measure. -
CDC Issues Urgent Warning as Mosquito-Driven Dengue Fever Cases Surge Across Americas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent alert regarding the escalating risk of dengue virus infections, citing a "record-breaking number" of cases reported in the Americas. From January 1 to June 24, 2024, over 9.7 million dengue cases have been documented, more than double the 4.6 million cases recorded throughout 2023. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent alert regarding the escalating risk of dengue virus infections, citing a "record-breaking number" of cases reported in the Americas. From January 1 to June 24, 2024, over 9.7 million dengue cases have been documented, more than double the 4.6 million cases recorded throughout 2023. -
New Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in Congo, WHO Calls for Immediate Action
The World Health Organization (WHO) and scientists are urging immediate action to address a highly dangerous new strain of mpox spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call comes amid escalating cases and fatalities, with concerns that the virus could spread internationally. 
The World Health Organization (WHO) and scientists are urging immediate action to address a highly dangerous new strain of mpox spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call comes amid escalating cases and fatalities, with concerns that the virus could spread internationally. -
Finland Pioneers Preemptive Bird Flu Vaccination for High-Risk Workers
Finland announced it will begin offering preemptive bird flu vaccinations to certain high-risk workers starting next week. This makes Finland the first country in the world to take such a step against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has wreaked havoc on poultry populations globally and poses an emerging threat to humans. 
Finland announced it will begin offering preemptive bird flu vaccinations to certain high-risk workers starting next week. This makes Finland the first country in the world to take such a step against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has wreaked havoc on poultry populations globally and poses an emerging threat to humans. -
New Covid-19 Variants Drive Summer Wave Across U.S., Experts Warn of Increased Infections
The anticipated summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived, with infections rising across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Covid cases are increasing in 39 states, with no significant declines reported anywhere in the country. This surge marks the beginning of a summer wave that experts had predicted. 
The anticipated summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived, with infections rising across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Covid cases are increasing in 39 states, with no significant declines reported anywhere in the country. This surge marks the beginning of a summer wave that experts had predicted. -
Hundreds of Coffee Products Recalled for Potential Botulinum Toxin Contamination
Snapchill, a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based coffee company, has voluntarily recalled nearly 300 of its canned coffee products due to concerns they may contain the potentially deadly botulinum toxin. 
Snapchill, a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based coffee company, has voluntarily recalled nearly 300 of its canned coffee products due to concerns they may contain the potentially deadly botulinum toxin. -
How Gardening Can Improve Your Physical Health and Longevity
Gardening, often seen as a pleasant pastime, has proven to offer substantial mental and physical health benefits. Recent studies underscore the profound impact that tending to a garden can have on overall well-being, making it an activity worth considering for everyone, regardless of their green thumb status. 
Gardening, often seen as a pleasant pastime, has proven to offer substantial mental and physical health benefits. Recent studies underscore the profound impact that tending to a garden can have on overall well-being, making it an activity worth considering for everyone, regardless of their green thumb status.
