(HealthDay)—Pfizer is expanding the recall of its anti-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline), the company announced Friday. The nationwide recall of all Chantix 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets was prompted because they may contain levels of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, that are…
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The Pandemic Almost Killed Allie. Her Community’s Vaccination Rate Is 45%.
The Allie Henderson who stepped out of her mother’s car to a driveway full of cheering friends and family holding “Welcome Home” signs was a wisp of her former self. After 10 days in the hospital with a near-fatal case…
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Cycling linked to reduced all-cause, CVD mortality in diabetes
(HealthDay)—For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mathias Ried-Larsen, Ph.D., from the Center for Physical Activity Research in Copenhagen, Denmark,…
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All the lonely people: The impact of loneliness in old age on life and health expectancy
In 1966, The Beatles cemented the plight of lonely older people in the popular imagination with “Eleanor Rigby,” a song that turned pop music on its head when it stayed at No. 1 on the British charts for four weeks….
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Nauru vaccinates all its adults in ‘world record’ effort
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru has congratulated itself for a “world record” COVID-19 vaccination drive which resulted in all its adult population receiving their first jab. The remote island nation, one of the few places in the world to…
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Can scientists predict all of the ways the coronavirus will evolve?
Late last year, three distinct and fast-spreading coronavirus variants were observed in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. More recently, variants in India, the US and elsewhere are causing alarm. Does the emergence of these variants portend a protracted battle…
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“How can I stay asleep all night long? Asking for a friend”
Written by Kayleigh Dray Kayleigh Dray is Stylist’s digital editor-at-large. Her specialist topics include comic books, films, TV and feminism. On a weekend, you can usually find her drinking copious amounts of tea and playing boardgames with her friends. Welcome…
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One year into pandemic, Biden promises vaccines for all U.S. adults by May 1
During a speech reassuring Americans that the pandemic could be nearing its end in this country, President Joe Biden on Thursday promised that all U.S. adults will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1. His remarks came on…
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Lifestyle intervention is beneficial for most people with type 2 diabetes, but not all
For people who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, the first line of treatment is usually lifestyle intervention, including weight loss and increased physical activity. While this approach has cardiovascular benefit for many, it can be detrimental…
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Baring All! Pregnant Lala Kent Stuns in Nude Maternity Shoot Photos
Bare bump! Pregnant Lala Kent shared stunning maternity shoot photos with her Instagram followers on Wednesday, March 3. Mena Suvari and More Celebs Posing Nude While Pregnant “Mom,” the Vanderpump Rules star, 30, captioned the slideshow. The Utah native covered…
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