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New study finds sleep disruptions in 30s and 40s are linked to cognitive decline decades later
A new study suggests that people who experience more interrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s are more…
January 4, 2024 9:00 AM CST
University of Maryland School of Medicine review reveals a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions
The increased use and potency of cannabis are linked to a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to…
CDC COVID map data shows increased cases as hospitals reinstate mask mandates
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in various U.S. regions, leading some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. A…
Doctors warn about upcoming asthma switch in January
Starting January 1, the branded asthma inhaler Flovent will be discontinued by GSK, with an “authorized generic” version…
COVID-19 variant JN.1 now leading cause of infection in US
The Omicron coronavirus subvariant JN.1 now makes up 44.2% of Covid-19 cases in the United States, according to…
December 23, 2023 9:43 AM CST
US Fastest growing COVID variant JN.1 makes up more than 1 in 5 COVID infections
A new COVID-19 strain, JN.1, has emerged as the fastest-growing variant in the U.S., responsible for more than…
Veterinary biotech company develops new drug to extend life of large dogs
A new drug developed by the veterinary biotech company Loyal for Dogs is undergoing development with the aim…
December 15, 2023 10:59 AM CST
FDA approves first gene editing therapies for sickle cell disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, for…
Arkansas man successfully receives the world’s first whole eye transplant
Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, involving a…
FDA approves new Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. These…