Category: Health Updates
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WHO says coronavirus pandemic is ‘far from over,’ calls for countries to share vaccine supply
The World Health Organization’s director-general warned on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic “is a long way far from over” as he appealed for more funding for the agency’s response plan. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there “appears to be a mindset that the pandemic is over” in countries with high vaccination rates, but warned that “no one is safe until we…
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Eating too much salt could mess with your immune cells
Eating too much salt may reduce the amount of energy that immune system cells can make, preventing them from working normally, according to a new study. Eating an excess of sodium has previously been linked to many different problems in the body, including high blood pressure and higher risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, stomach…
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Can COVID-19 vaccines affect periods?
Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period? It’s not known, but researchers are starting to study the issue. Vaccines are designed to activate your immune system, and some experts have wondered if that could temporarily disrupt menstrual cycles. So far, reports of irregular bleeding have been anecdotal. And it’s hard to draw any links to the vaccines…
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Viagra could help men with coronary artery disease live longer
Men who have stable coronary artery disease who also take Viagra may live longer and also have a decreased risk of having a new heart attack compared to those who suffer from the disease but do not take the erectile dysfunction drug, according to the findings of a new study published in the Journal of the American…
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An avocado a day could lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels,
We’ve all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to a new study, however, the same may be true for avocados — at least when it comes to lowering “bad” cholesterol levels. The study, conducted by researchers at Penn State University and published in the Journal of Nutrition, suggests that eating one…
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Brazil bans Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine due to carrying live cold virus
Health regulators in Brazil announced the country’s intention to ban Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine after they said they found traces of the live common cold-causing virus in the drug, reports said. Angela Rasmussen, the country’s top virologist, told the AFP that the discovery raises concerns about the “integrity of the manufacturing process.” Her agency said in a statement…
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More blood clot cases following Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine reported
Federal health officials have identified several additional cases of a rare but serious blood clot in people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The cases were discussed during a meeting Friday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee weigh data for potential updated policy recommendations. Dr. Tom Shimabukuro with the CDC COVID-19 vaccine…
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FDA lifts Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause
Federal health officials lifted an 11-day pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Friday following a review and the recommendation of a panel of experts who determined it met safety standards despite rare instances of severe blood clots. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers Disease Control and Prevention lifted the pause shortly after a…
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Blood pressure drugs don’t increase cancer risk
There is no evidence that blood pressure medication increases the risk of developing cancer, according to the largest, most detailed analysis on the matter yet, researchers say. The findings were presented in late August at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2020 digital conference. “Our results should reassure the public about the safety of antihypertensive drugs with respect to cancer, which is…
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Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages
Artificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthier option after all, with a new study finding an increased risk of heart issues Results stemmed from the French NutriNet-Santé study with over 104,000 participants and their dietary records, completed every six months, according to a news release. Findings were published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. “Compared to non-consumers, both higher consumers of sugary drinks and of…
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