NBC reports that health experts have begun to question
the practicality of getting multiple doses of a vaccine
every few months to protect against COVID.
According to FDA scientists, the process
for updating and distributing boosters
could become like the flu shot.
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Each year, scientists monitor influenza strains
and select several that they predict will circulate
widely to include in the annual vaccine.
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Each year, scientists monitor influenza strains
and select several that they predict will circulate
widely to include in the annual vaccine.
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Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, suggests that
a similar approach could work for COVID-19.
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, suggests that
a similar approach could work for COVID-19.
However, Schaffner goes on to suggest that convincing the public to receive two separate annual vaccines could pose problems. .
Members of the scientific community have proposed
that a two-in-one vaccine that protects against both
the flu and COVID may be a viable solution.
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Members of the scientific community have proposed
that a two-in-one vaccine that protects against both
the flu and COVID may be a viable solution.
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NBC reports that Moderna has already begun
work on a combination flu/COVID vaccine.
FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient , Already Banned Around the World.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) has been used as an emulsifier in various products
since the 1930s, ScienceAlert reports. .
Countries such as India, Japan and nations within
the European Union have banned BVO for years.
California also outlawed it in 2022.
Studies have indicated that BVO builds up in fat tissue when consumed and prevents iodine from properly functioning within the thyroid. .
BVO has also been linked with heart and behavioral problems, ScienceAlert reports. .
Recent toxicology studies prompted
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
to propose banning BVO in November.
The proposed action is an example of how
the agency monitors emerging evidence
and, as needed, conducts scientific research
to investigate safety related questions, , James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner
for human foods, via ScienceAlert.
... and takes regulatory action when the
science does not support the continued
safe use of additives in foods, James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner
for human foods, via ScienceAlert.
Over the years many beverage makers
reformulated their products to replace
BVO with an alternative ingredient, and
today, few beverages in the US contain BVO, James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner
for human foods, via ScienceAlert.
The FDA's BVO reclassification will still need to
go through a review process before completion.
James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner
for human foods, said that regulations
for authorizing other food additives are
currently being reviewed by the agency...
... in order to automatically block
the approval of ingredients known to
cause cancer in animals or humans
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FDA Warns These , Cinnamon Brands , Could Contain Lead.
NPR reports that the Food and Drug Administration
has issued an advisory that several brands
of cinnamon could potentially contain lead.
The six brands impacted by the advisory are: , La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad,
Supreme Tradition and El Chilar. .
These brands are commonly on sale at
discount stores and were found to contain
between 2.03 and 3.4 parts per million of lead.
The FDA said that while no illnesses have been
linked to the products, it has recommended
a voluntary recall of the cinnamon brands.
It is important to note that the lead
levels found in the ground cinnamon
products listed above are significantly
lower than lead levels in cinnamon in
the recalled apple sauce pouches
removed from the market this past fall, FDA statement, via NPR.
The FDA added that the impacted products , "could be unsafe for prolonged use.".
NPR reports that long-term lead exposure
in children can lead to slower development,
brain and nervous system damage,
as well as behavioral and learning problems.
According to the CDC, while adults
can experience similar impacts, higher
amounts of exposure are necessary.
The FDA said that "historically, lead chromate has
been illegally added to certain spices" to increase
their weight and enhance their color, "which
increases the monetary value of the adulterated spices." .
FDA's leading hypothesis
remains that this was likely
an act of economically
motivated adulteration, FDA statement, via NPR
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FDA Approves Marketing , That Cites Yogurt's Ability , to Reduce Diabetes Risk.
NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration
has decided that food makers can advertise
that regularly consuming yogurt could
reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration
has decided that food makers can advertise
that regularly consuming yogurt could
reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The decision comes following a 2018 petition from
Danone North America, which owns major yogurt
brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. .
The decision comes following a 2018 petition from
Danone North America, which owns major yogurt
brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. .
The petition sought to have the FDA allow the
company to market yogurt's ability to reduce
the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection.
On March 1, the FDA confirmed that
it would not oppose the marketing
campaign, while including some caveats. .
Those caveats include that the marketing must
note that evidence is limited to eating two cups,
equal to three servings, of yogurt per week. .
NBC reports that Danone's petition is
part of a standard process which the
FDA calls "qualified health claims.".
While these claims do not require the FDA's
approval, companies often petition the
agency to define the specific language
necessary to avoid making false claims.
The petition reportedly cited yogurt's nutrient
profile of proteins, vitamins and low sodium.
The petition also cited studies which have supported
the link between regularly consuming yogurt and
reduced risk of diabetes and related conditions.
The petition also noted that
the evidence supports the health
effects of yogurt as a food rather
than related to any single nutrient
or compound and thus is
independent of fat or sugar content. , FDA announcement, via NBC
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Expert Advice About Daily , Caffeine Consumption.
NBC reports that while research has shown the
positive long-term health effects of coffee,
high caffeine consumption also comes with risks. .
Studies have found that those include
increased risk of dementia and stroke, in addition to
a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. .
According to experts, people with
pre-existing health conditions may experience
more of coffee's negative side effects. .
The Food and Drug Administration suggests
people limit daily caffeine intake to 400 milligrams,
equal to about four or five 8-ounce cups.
According to the FDA, people are unlikely to
experience serious side effects unless they consume
1,200 milligrams, or approximately 12 cups daily.
Tricia Psota, a dietitian with Nutrition on Demand, warns
that even 400 milligrams of caffeine can be associated with
side effects like jitteriness, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
According to Psota, some people have a lower
tolerance for caffeine and are more likely
to experience negative side effects.
According to Jessica Sylvester, a dietition at the
Florida Nutrition Group, with everyone's tolerance varying, there are warning signs that you've had too much caffeine. .
Within those milligram or cup of coffee
recommendations, if you start feeling
overly tired and the caffeine is not
helping, then you’ve got to stop, Jessica Sylvester, Dietition at the Florida Nutrition Group, via NBC.
If your heart starts beating
incredibly fast, you’ve got to stop.
It’s different for each person, Jessica Sylvester, Dietition at the Florida Nutrition Group, via NBC
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Study Investigates Link Between, COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
As a sleep researcher, I received
many questions and complaints
from relatives, friends, and colleagues
about their sleep disturbances
after recovering from Covid-19, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
I found that the majority of papers
focused on hospitalized patients.
The environment of their treatment
and quarantine would differ greatly
from those with milder symptoms, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Of the 1,056 people surveyed, over 76.1% of
participants said they experienced insomnia.
22.8% of those surveyed reported
experiencing severe insomnia.
The study found that two groups experienced
a statistically significant increased rate of insomnia,
including those with depressive or anxious symptoms.
The authors of the study note that further
investigation of the connection between COVID,
mental health problems and insomnia is needed.
Since this is a cross-sectional
study, the relationship of anxiety
and depression with insomnia
cannot be fully investigated, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
In addition, collecting data
online and a convenience
sampling method can cause
recall bias and selection bias. , Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost
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High Niacin Levels , Linked to Heart Disease, Research Suggests.
The new report was published in
'Nature Medicine' on Feb. 19, NBC News reports.
According to the new research, high levels of the essential B vitamin may increase heart disease risk by causing inflammation and harming blood vessels.
Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports. .
Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports. .
Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports. .
According to the Mayo Clinic, 16 milligrams
of niacin per day are recommended for men,
and non-pregnant women are advised
to consume 14 milligrams per day.
But Dr. Stanley Hazen, the study's senior author,
says that 1 in 4 Americans consumes higher
levels than the recommended daily allowance.
The average person should avoid niacin
supplements now that we have reason
to believe that taking too much niacin
can potentially lead to an increased risk
of developing cardiovascular disease, Dr. Stanley Hazen, the study's senior author, via NBC News.
However, researchers have yet to determine what exactly constitutes "too much niacin.".
In the 1940s, scientists found that low niacin levels could lead to a condition known as pellagra, which is potentially fatal.
Since then, many foods have been
fortified with niacin, causing Americans to
get plenty of the B vitamin in their diets. .
In the past, doctors also prescribed
niacin to improve cholesterol levels before statins were developed, NBC News reports. .
I don’t think anyone would have
predicted that niacin would have
been pro-inflammatory. , Dr. Amanda Doran, an assistant professor of medicine
in the division of cardiovascular medicine at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, via NBC News.
This is a powerful study
because it combines a variety
of techniques: clinical data,
genetic data and mouse data, Dr. Amanda Doran, an assistant professor of medicine
in the division of cardiovascular medicine at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, via NBC News
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CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .
CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .
CNBC reports that an independent panel of vaccine experts assembled by the Centers for Disease Control..
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What's Next for , COVID-19 Vaccines?.
NPR reports most vaccinated
Americans will soon be up for another
round of coronavirus shots.
Experts say as autumn approaches,
immunity could be waning among..
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