Author: Dr. Georgie Wyatt

A recent study published in The Lancet revealed that by the age of 75, approximately half of all individuals will experience a mental disorder. “These disorders typically first emerge in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood,”…

Cyprus’ veterinarians association praised a government decision on Friday to permit the use of its stock of human coronavirus medication for cats, aimed at combating a local mutation of a feline virus responsible for the…

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, a Louisiana woman claims she has suffered severe injuries from using Ozempic and Mounjaro, prescribed by her doctor. These injectable medications, initially developed for diabetes management, have gained popularity…

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo will be the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Wednesday. Marrazzo is expected to begin her role in the fall,…

Two new clinical trials to test potential treatments for long COVID are now set to launch, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Monday. This marks the beginning of a series of federally-funded studies aimed…

Houston, Texas is facing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, particularly among women, prompting the Houston Health Department to declare an outbreak of this sexually transmitted infection (STI). From 2019 to 2022, syphilis cases among…

Britain’s Health Security Agency issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting a significant drop in measles vaccination rates in parts of London. They cautioned that unless immunization coverage is swiftly increased, the capital could face…

The recent announcement by a World Health Organization (WHO) agency regarding the artificial sweetener aspartame has sparked concerns about its safety, especially among consumers of low-calorie products like Diet Coke, Trident gum, and sugar-free Jell-O.…

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships have surged for the first time in more than a decade, with experts attributing the increase to relaxed travel restrictions and a rise in cruise passengers post-Covid pandemic. Since the…

There’s a persistent belief that Black people don’t need sunscreen. However, a new study published in the American Academy of Dermatology on Tuesday challenges this notion, highlighting a significant finding that could prompt Black men…

Researchers have pinpointed a potential cause for the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among patients under 50: a fungus commonly associated with nail and skin infections. According to Axios, doctors at Georgetown University developed this…

Scientists have identified new potential causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in a study published on Thursday in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. The peer-reviewed study examined biological abnormalities in the bodies…

A recent federal study has identified the 12 symptoms that most distinctly characterize long COVID, yet it does not fully explain why around 10% of individuals continue to experience health issues for months or even…

Scientists have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover a novel antibiotic capable of eradicating a deadly superbug species. AI was instrumental in sifting through thousands of potential chemicals to identify a select few for laboratory…

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that reducing oxygen intake, known as “oxygen restriction,” is linked to extended lifespan in laboratory mice, highlighting its potential as an anti-aging strategy. The findings, presented by Robert…

Aging has provided valuable lessons, such as the importance of embracing the present. For instance, losing hair at 25 was a challenging experience initially hidden by wearing hats. Inspiration came from confident bald men like…

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted authorization for additional doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines specifically designed for the omicron variant, targeting seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems. According to…

Johnson & Johnson saw a decline in its shares on Tuesday following its report of adjusted earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, although the company lowered its sales forecast for its pharmaceutical division.…

Shares of Moderna experienced a decline on Monday as investors analyzed new trial findings concerning the personalized cancer vaccine being developed in collaboration with Merck. Merck’s stock, in contrast, remained relatively stable. According to the…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary block on Friday against lower court rulings that had imposed stricter regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone. Last week, U.S. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk from the U.S.…

New York and California are amassing substantial reserves of an alternative abortion medication in anticipation of a federal judge’s potential suspension of the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, the primary abortion drug. On Tuesday, New York…

President Joe Biden signed legislation on Monday mandating the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information regarding any potential connections between a lab in China and the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Biotech company Illumina pushed back on Monday against Carl Icahn’s proxy fight over its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail, stating that the activist investor’s board nominees “do not add value.” The San Diego-based DNA…

Elizabeth Holmes hasn’t repaid over $25 million to creditors of her former Theranos company while she seeks to delay her 11-year prison sentence, according to a lawsuit. Theranos ABC, a company established on behalf of…

A Texas judge is poised to issue a critical ruling in a high-profile case that challenges the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit, filed by a group of doctors…

The Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of advisors recommended full approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for high-risk adults on Thursday, while also highlighting potentially harmful drug interactions. The treatment is recommended for…

The Food and Drug Administration is set to decide on full approval for Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi by July 6, as announced by the companies on Monday. Leqembi is an antibody therapy designed…

Altria Group announced on Monday its acquisition of e-cigarette startup NJOY for $2.75 billion, aiming to bolster its portfolio of smoke-free products. The purchase grants Altria, known for Marlboro cigarettes, full global ownership of NJOY’s…

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is scheduled to appear before the Senate health committee in March to address concerns regarding the pricing of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine once it enters the private market. Senator Bernie Sanders, chair…

House Republicans have formally requested Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House chief medical advisor, to testify before Congress as they initiate a new investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders of the…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed that it is investigating Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, over allegations of mishandling and improperly transporting contaminated hardware. According to a spokesperson for the DOT, the…

Hispanic dialysis patients face a 40% higher risk of developing a staph bloodstream infection compared to whites, highlighting economic and racial disparities within the U.S. healthcare system, according to new data released Monday by the…

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that its emergency authorizations for Covid vaccines, tests, and treatments will remain unaffected by the planned end of the public health emergency this spring. President Joe Biden…

The Biden administration intends to conclude the Covid public health emergency this spring, transitioning from treating the pandemic as a national crisis to managing it more akin to a seasonal respiratory illness. On Monday, the…

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in remote monitoring and managing common health issues, particularly among diabetes patients, has been steadily advancing. Approximately one in ten Americans, totaling 37 million people, live with…

Philip Esformes, a Florida nursing home owner whose 20-year prison sentence for a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted by former President Donald Trump in late 2020, has lost an appeal in federal court.…

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann emphasized on Monday that China’s reopening represents a significant positive development in the global effort to combat soaring inflation. “We certainly very much welcome the easing of Covid related restrictions in…

On Friday, the U.K. government announced a partnership with the German firm BioNTech to test potential vaccines for cancer and other diseases. Campaigners emphasized that any breakthrough must remain affordable and accessible. Cancer patients in…

The Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant is rapidly becoming dominant in the U.S. due to its high immune evasiveness and enhanced ability to bind to cells compared to related subvariants, according to scientists. XBB.1.5 now accounts…

The U.K. and France confirmed on Thursday that they currently have no intentions to reinstate mandatory Covid-19 tests or impose additional requirements on travelers entering their countries. U.K. Defense Minister Ben Wallace indicated later on…