Alzheimer’s drug embrace slows down as US doctors’ reluctance grows
by The adoption of the FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug, Leqimbi, has slowed down in the U.S. as more experts grow hesitant about the drugs cost, risks and …
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Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services
Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.Wally Lewis, …
AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: ‘Exciting time in medicine’
A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the …
Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.Some …
With whooping cough cases on the rise, do you need a booster vaccine?
As whooping cough (pertussis) cases surge globally, experts offer their insights on symptoms, prevention and vaccination requirements. Here’s what you need to know to stay …
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria …
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”They …
Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations
Experts warn that toddler milk might not have the benefits that marketers claim even as this milk has become a huge worldwide business. Here is …
Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson’s diagnosis : ‘There is hope’
After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, …
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly …