Your Diet Could Benefit From a Greens Supplement. Maybe.
EVERYTHING, IT seems, is coming up green. Or at least in the supplement world. As a registered dietitian, I’ve heard more and more of my clients asking about greens supplements—powdered mixes of green fruits and vegetables ready to be stirred…
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Russia says Sputnik V vaccine does not cause blood clots
The developer of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Wednesday its jab did not cause blood clots, a potential side effect that has disrupted rollouts in several Western countries. The United States has recommended pausing its rollout of the Johnson…
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Novel diabetes subgroups show differences in biomarkers of inflammation
Chronic inflammation is increasingly a focus of research. A recent study has now identified differences in indicators of inflammation between novel diabetes subgroups. But what does this mean for the future? Symptoms that increase with age, such as cardiovascular disease,…
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Thailand’s daily COVID infections hit record, topping 1,300
Thailand reported more than 1,300 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, setting another daily record and adding pressure on the government to speed up a nearly nonexistent vaccination drive and do more to control a surge that comes amid mass travel…
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ACG updates guidelines for colorectal cancer screening
In the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the American College of Gastroenterology has published updated recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Aasma Shaukat, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and colleagues updated the 2009…
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Covid vaccine: How the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines compare in effectiveness – study
Vaccine: Expert confirms over-45s can book When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how…
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Is soya good or bad for you? Health risks and benefits explained
Fibre: Why it is a key part of a healthy diet When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy…
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EU drug regulator to issue recommendation on J&J vaccine next week
FILE PHOTO: A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Johnson&Johnson logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration(Reuters) – Europe’s drug regulator said on Wednesday it expects to issue a recommendation on Johnson &…
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FDA Lifts In-Person Dispensing Requirement for Mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has lifted in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone when used for medical termination of early pregnancy. In an April 12, 2021, letter to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine,…
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How does Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine compare to Moderna, Pfizer?
Feds recommend pause in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout The CDC and FDA will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at federal sites after several instances of severe blood clots in recipients. With Johnson & Johnson’s…
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