The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now advising seniors and people with compromised immune systems to receive two COVID-19 shots this respiratory virus season, spaced six months apart. This additional dose is recommended to help protect vulnerable groups from the disease, especially given the potential for another surge during the holiday […]
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Wearable technologies, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, offer immense potential to revolutionize how patients manage their health outside of the doctor’s office. However, both patients and healthcare professionals have been slow to fully embrace these tools. At the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum on October 22 in New York City, Shyamal Patel and Dr. David
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On Sept. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cobenfy, the first new treatment for schizophrenia in nearly 30 years. Developed by Karuna Therapeutics, later acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb, Cobenfy targets the cholinergic system through muscarinic receptors, unlike existing drugs that focus on dopamine. This novel approach is generating excitement among doctors
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Sleep requirements change throughout our lives, from infancy to old age. Each stage of life brings a unique need for sleep, influenced by growth, development, and cognitive demands. Newborns and Babies Newborns (0-3 months) typically sleep 14 to 17 hours per day. This high sleep requirement stems from their need to adjust to life outside
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