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Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox is no longer a global public health emergency as cases of the disease have fallen sharply in recent months.  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director general of WHO, said at a media briefing on Thursday that the agency’s emergency committee recommended to him the day before that […]

WHO downgrades COVID-19, no longer a global emergency

WHO downgrades COVID-19, no longer a global emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Friday it was ending its declaration of COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), more than three years after it was first declared. “For more than a year, the pandemic has been on a downward trend, with population immunity increasing from vaccination and infection, mortality decreasing […]

FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer

FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer

FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People wanting to keep wrinkles at bay will soon have a new option now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first competitor for Botox in decades. Daxxify, made by Revance Therapeutics Inc. in Nashville, Tenn., is injected into the face along worry […]

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

A measles vaccine can protect you for a lifetime. Tetanus gives you about 10 years of cover, while flu vaccines need updating every year. When it comes to Covid-19, we’re still not sure exactly how long protection from the vaccine lasts. BBC Health and Disinformation Reporter Rachel Schraer explains why. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin. […]

More Olive Oil May Bring Longer Life

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Swapping outthe butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely to die from heart disease, […]