March 9, 2022 Strength training 30-60 minutes a week could be linked to longer life: study Spending 30 to 60 minutes on muscle-strengthening activities weekly could add years to a person's life, according to Japanese researchers.
January 22, 2022 Omicron undermining treatment for other health problems Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.
December 14, 2021 Omicron variant: Pfizer vaccine protects 70% against hospitalization, study finds A two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination provides just 33% protection against infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but 70% protection against hospitalization, according to an analysis done in South Africa and released Tuesday.
November 30, 2021 Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA panel weighs safety, effectiveness Government health advisers on Tuesday weighed the benefits and risks of a closely watched drug from Merck that could soon become the first U.S.-authorized pill for patients to take at home to treat COVID-19.
November 11, 2021 Diabetic foot ulcer treatment could kill COVID-19 virus, researchers say A new foot ulcer formulation developed by scientists at the University of South Australia could be used to kill the COVID-19 virus, according to new research.
October 20, 2021 Heart health key to Type 2 diabetes prevention: researchers Heart health is a key component to the prevention of Type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.
October 19, 2021 Blood pressure medication recalled over possibly containing cancer-causing 'impurity' A Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. blood pressure medication is being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for potentially containing a "probable human carcinogen."
October 13, 2021 FDA releases new salt guidance aimed at reducing levels The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods.
October 3, 2021 Michigan McDonald's manager's quick thinking saved man in diabetic shock: 'I know what to do' A McDonald’s store manager in Michigan jumped into action last week to save a man who went into diabetic shock after the man’s wife asked for help over the drive-thru intercom.
September 21, 2021 Most women aren't getting regular tests for cancer, other dangerous diseases, survey shows A new multiyear, global survey of women's health shows that most women aren't getting regular tests or screenings for cancer and other dangerous diseases that kill millions of people every year.
