Month: November 2021

WHO Revises Travel Guidance in Face of Omicron Infection Risks

The World Health Organization is making some speedy revisions to its travel guidance, just hours after releasing omicron variant-related advice.As reported by The Washington Post, the U.N. health agency originally said that people who are unwell or at risk of developing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 30, 2021

FDA Panel Narrowly Backs COVID-19 Pill from Merck

A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed the benefits of a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the virus. A Food and Drug Administration panel… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 30, 2021

Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene

Several Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and hygiene products have been voluntarily recalled in the United States due to the presence of the cancer-causing chemical benzene, Procter & Gamble says. Benzene exposure can occur by inhalation, orally and through… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 30, 2021