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1. FDA tells COVID vaccine makers to update vaccines for fall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised COVID vaccine manufacturers to update their formulations for fall doses to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant.
Dr. Mark Siegel shared his thoughts on the risks that come with this variant as it becomes more prominent. Click here to read the article.
“It makes sense to target the KP.2 strain because it’s becoming the dominant strain. It’s surging in California and will spread across the U.S.,” Siegel told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
2. Expert shares 7 tips to heal sunburned skin
Experts warn that if not properly treated, sunburn can cause serious skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer.
San Francisco-based health and beauty expert Angela Rosoff shares some proven remedies for treating sun-damaged skin. Click here to read the article.
According to a survey by the American Academy of Dermatology, more than one in three adults experienced a sunburn in the last year. (iStock)
3. The spread of dengue fever is caused by the Asian tiger mosquito
As dengue fever continues to spread across Europe, experts are naming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit.
After nearly losing his leg to cancer, New Jersey father of six is walking again: “I shouldn’t have been here.”
Infectious disease experts weighed in on the level of risk and shared prevention tips. Click here to read the article.
The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has spread to 13 EU member states, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned. (iStock)
4. Experts say certain exercises could reverse Alzheimer’s disease
In her new book, “Curing Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned dementia care expert, offers specific recommendations for the types of exercise that can benefit Alzheimer’s patients.
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“Exercise addresses some of the underlying causes of neurological disorders,” she writes. Click here to read the article.
Important news is covered here, including cures for sunburn, new COVID vaccines, and Alzheimer’s prevention campaigns. (iStock)
5. Experts bust sunscreen myths
There have been several claims on social media about the safety of sunscreens, creating a huge misconception that sunscreens can cause skin cancer.
Dermatologists debunk these potentially dangerous myths. Click here to read the article.
According to a survey by the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, 32% of Americans believe that a tan makes them look better and healthier. (iStock)
6. New Alzheimer’s drug approved by FDA advisory committee
Donanemab, intended to treat mild cognitive impairment and early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by an advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Explain what this means for patients. Click here to read the article.
Eli Lilly and Co. executives presented clinical trial results showing that the drug donanemab slows the decline in cognition and function in people with mild cognitive impairment due to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. (iStock)
7. FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted treatment for PTSD
The hopes of many veterans were dashed when an FDA advisory committee voted against the overall benefits of using MDMA to treat PTSD.
Advocates and doctors debated what this means for the future of psychedelic treatment. Click here to read the article.
“When I heard the verdict, all I could think about was how the veterans’ hopes have been dashed and there is no solution,” one advocate said. (iStock)
