Category: health and wellness
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FDA Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals 18 years of age and older after completion of primary vaccination with any FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and…
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How to Get Pregnant Naturally?
How to Get Pregnant Naturally? By Sars Lant One main cause of not getting pregnant is the infertility. Either the wife or the husband can be the reason of it. But there are many ways to get pregnant by naturally or with the help of medical drugs. When a couple is trying to conceive…
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of Virtual Reality System for Chronic Pain Reduction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized marketing of EaseVRx, a prescription-use immersive virtual reality (VR) system that uses cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral methods to help with pain reduction in patients 18 years of age and older with diagnosed chronic lower back pain. “Millions of adults in the United States are…
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FDA Provides Update on Recall of Certain Philips Respironics Breathing Assistance Machines
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update related to the June 14, 2021, recall of certain Philips Respironics ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines. “Ensuring patients and providers have the most up-to-date information regarding the recall of these critical devices is a top priority…
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MasterClass Unveils Major Instructor and Class Announcements, New Product Offerings and Social Impact Initiatives at First Look Event
Announces the many ways it will continue delivering unprecedented access to its members SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, this evening hosted its inaugural First Look event at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The company shared a powerful…
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Black Health Matters Declares #BlackHealthStartsHere at Fall Health Summit
Latest offering in the virtual health fair series promises to be the largest and most impactful one yet! NEW YORK — Persistent inequities in access to health care, gaps in health insurance coverage, and higher rates of adverse socioeconomic conditions have led to poorer health outcomes among Africans. How can these challenges be met and addressed? [videopack…
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How to Get Pregnant Naturally?
How to Get Pregnant Naturally? By Sars Lant One main cause of not getting pregnant is the infertility. Either the wife or the husband can be the reason of it. But there are many ways to get pregnant by naturally or with the help of medical drugs. When a couple is trying to…
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Newly Launched Faith Health Alliance Aims to Increase Vaccination in African American Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 5, 2021) — National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care and Equity (NMQF-SHC) announced that it will work with a network of pastors to launch the Faith Health Alliance — an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination in African American communities throughout the…
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Black Babies Awareness Month campaign shines a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of Black children
Campaign highlights national policy agenda and research exploring long-standing inequities and the effects of COVID-19 CHAPEL HILL, N.C — Black Babies Awareness Month, a campaign to promote and center the needs of Black infants and toddlers, kicks-off November 1st. The initiative coincides with the release of the first-ever National Black Child Agenda. Led by the Equity Research…
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Black Women for Wellness is Empowering Black Women to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes During National Diabetes Month
An at-home lifestyle change program from the CDC helps L.A.-area residents with prediabetes reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half. People feel overwhelmed when diagnosed with prediabetes, but developing type 2 diabetes is preventable. CYL2 provides a support system and tools to help people lose weight and improve their health.”…