Author Archives: Rich Haridy

New Alzheimer’s drug leads to brain swelling in one-third of patients

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Aducanumab was controversially approved by the FDA in June despite an advisory panel recommending against its approval

A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology is reporting more than one in three patients trialing the recently approved Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab experienced brain swelling side effects. The data is the first from the controversial drug’s Phase 3 trials to be peer-reviewed and published.

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Ancient Australian plant promises to expand chemotherapy effectiveness

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Researchers have isolated a compound from an Australian desert shrub with a long history of medicinal use by the Indigenous peoples of Australia that could help cancer patients better respond to chemotherapy.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTa… Continue reading Ancient Australian plant promises to expand chemotherapy effectiveness→

Pfizer’s COVID vaccine remains 100% effective in kids after four months

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New follow-up data from Pfizer’s Phase 3 trial testing its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in 12 to 15 year olds show robust efficacy up to four months after the two-dose protocol. The data reveals the vaccine is 100 percent effective at preventing symptomatic S… Continue reading Pfizer’s COVID vaccine remains 100% effective in kids after four months→

Baby smell triggers aggression in women but calms men down

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An intriguing new study has found a chemical excreted by babies can influence aggression in humans. The findings reveal curious sex-specific responses to the chemical, triggering aggression in women but blocking aggression in men.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Baby smell triggers aggression in women but calms men down→

All US adults now eligible for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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US regulators have authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults over the age of 18. The new recommendations simplify the health advice and infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci urges boosters for all those who are six months beyond… Continue reading All US adults now eligible for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine→

The Natural Landscape Photo Awards say no to digital manipulation

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A new photo contest has been founded with the goal of celebrating images with as little digital manipulation as possible. The winners of the inaugural Natural Landscape Photography Awards highlight the stunning beauty of the natural world without exces… Continue reading The Natural Landscape Photo Awards say no to digital manipulation→

Fitness tracker algorithm catches 98% of irregular heart rhythm episodes

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The first results have been revealed from a massive study testing a new algorithm designed to detect irregular heart rhythms using data from smartwatches and fitness trackers. Enrolling nearly half a million subjects, the study successfully detected un… Continue reading Fitness tracker algorithm catches 98% of irregular heart rhythm episodes→

Discovery of new compounds solves mystery of cannabis’ pungent smell

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A new study is offering one of the most comprehensive investigations ever conducted into the chemical origins of cannabis’ unique “skunk-like” smell. The study reveals an entirely new family of sulfur compounds accounts for the novel odor and these mol… Continue reading Discovery of new compounds solves mystery of cannabis’ pungent smell→

New mRNA anti-tick vaccine may protect from more than just Lyme disease

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A new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine is reporting the development of a novel mRNA-based vaccine designed to help resist tick bites. Preclinical tests in guinea pigs indicate the vaccine aids the immune system in recognizi… Continue reading New mRNA anti-tick vaccine may protect from more than just Lyme disease→

FDA authorizes prescription VR system for chronic back pain

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a first-of-its-kind virtual reality (VR) system designed to help reduce chronic lower back pain. The authorization follows a successful clinical trial demonstrating the VR system producing clin… Continue reading FDA authorizes prescription VR system for chronic back pain→