Monthly Archives: November 2023

FDA Issues Fast Track Designation to ADP101 for Mono-, Multi-Food Allergies

Alladapt Immunotherapeutics, Inc., has received FDA Fast Track Designation for ADP101, its investigational multi-food oral immunotherapy designed to treat allergy to 1 or more significant food allergens. According to a press release from the company, ADP101 is the most advanced multi-food oral immunotherapy pharmaceutical candidate in development.1 The Fast Track Designation provides FDA endorsement for […]

Having a Dairy Sensitivity Might Actually Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease—Here’s What to Know

People who have trouble digesting dairy may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Scientists have identified asthma and eczema as risk factors for cardiovascular disease, however, until now, food sensitives haven’t made the list. New research, published earlier this month in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found that a food sensitivity or allergy […]

Cutting Out This Much Salt Can Help Most People Lower Blood Pressure

Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can significantly lower blood pressure as good as a first-line medication for hypertension, new research shows. The news comes from a study published November 11 in JAMA, examining how dietary sodium intake impacts blood pressure in middle-aged and elderly adults, including those who […]

Record Holiday Travel Expected. Will Higher Covid-19 Infections Follow?

With record travel expected over the Thanksgiving weekend, it seems as if life is returning to normal. Indeed, it’s easy to assume that the Covid-19 pandemic is fading away. But is that just wishful thinking? People still are being infected with SARS-CoV-2. Covid-19 still can lead to hospitalizations and death. New variants, such as BA.2.86 […]

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Balance festivities and blood sugar

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for those managing diabetes, it can present unique challenges. Karrie Benda, a registered dietitian at Aspirus, emphasizes the importance of self-care, mindful eating and stress management during this festive time. Benda noted that while her tips are geared toward those with diabetes, many of […]

Blood donation ban tied to mad cow disease lifted in Quebec. Will rest of Canada follow?

By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted November 22, 2023 8:59 am Updated November 22, 2023 9:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad cow disease. Hema-Quebec vice-president Dr. […]

The way we use toilet paper could be causing hundreds of infections

Experts have warned that the way we’ve been using toilet paper could actually be causing a number of infections and ailments. According to Japanese scientists, swapping paper for a bidet – where your private areas are washed with water, rather than wiped – is best, as reported by DailyMail. By washing instead of wiping, the […]

Viewpoints: Withholding Your Opinions Is Harmful To Your Health; Where Are All The Infectious Disease Doctors?

Editorial writers discuss emotional suppression, infectious disease specialists, gun violence and more. The New York Times: Speak Up At Thanksgiving. Your Health Depends On It Continually suppressing our opinions and emotions, especially if they arise from genuine concern or moral standpoints, can have profound consequences. Psychologically, emotional suppression can lead to an increased risk of […]