What to know about fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV
About 2 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since its approval despite early barriers from insurance companies and other glitches. Read more
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Column: Food allergies impact how a person navigates eating, food-related traditions
Life requires two basic things to survive: oxygen and adequate essential nutrients. Except in rare circumstances, these nutrients come from foods. Read more
Surgeons perform 2nd pig heart transplant to save dying man
The 58-year-old Navy veteran was facing near-certain death from heart failure but other health problems meant he wasn’t eligible for a traditional heart transplant. Read more
Column: Don’t forget to feed your brain
Before jumping to conclusions about memory concerns, it’s prudent to check whether those issues could be related to nutrient deficiencies. Read more
Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms, study finds
For the new study, researchers measured symptoms in 104 people with PTSD who were randomly assigned to get either MDMA or a dummy pill during three sessions, one month apart. Read more
Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms in Oregon
No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon’s legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care. Read more
FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion
If the FDA follows through on the panel’s recommendations, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer and other drugmakers could be required to pull their oral medications containing phenylephrine from store shelves. Read more
Is it time to wear a mask again?
Here’s a refresher on where, when and how to mask. Read more
Neurosurgeon plucks worm from woman’s brain in Australia
The creature was the larva of an Australian native roundworm not previously known to be a human parasite, named Ophidascaris robertsi. Read more
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Column: Pregnant vegan women should check their B12 levels
The increasing popularity of plant-based diets has a certain number of health benefits. Read more
Pig kidney works in a donated human body for over a month
Scientists around the country are racing to learn how to use animal organs to save human lives, and bodies donated for research offer a remarkable rehearsal. Read more
Kahului gas station reopens after addressing rat infestation
An initial inspection of Port Town Texaco on Thursday in response to a complaint confirmed there was an active rodent infestation. Read more
DOH inspecting supermarket bakery after report of rats
A more recent follow-up post shows an empty display case, with donuts boxed up instead. Read more
2 cases of dengue fever reported on Kauai, Hawaii island
The DOH said both cases were in individuals who had recently traveled to countries where dengue is commonly found. Read more
FDA approves first pill to treat postpartum depression
The FDA on Friday granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. Read more
Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
An infection with RSV is a coldlike nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening for the very young and the elderly. Read more
Hickam discharges 9,500 gallons of partially treated wastewater
The public should remain out of these waters until the advisory has been canceled. Read more
Brain fog, other long COVID symptoms are focus of new studies
Today’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems. Read more
Column: Climate change can have a big impact on global food safety
Climate change poses increasing challenges to global food safety. Long-term changes in temperature, humidity, rainfall patterns and the frequency of extreme weather events are already affecting the total food supply chain, from farming and crop production to the nutritional quality of food on your table. Read more
FDA: Sesame added to some foods doesn’t violate new allergy law
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a food safety advocacy group, had petitioned the FDA to halt an unintended consequence of the January law — more companies adding sesame to foods that didn’t have it before. But the agency denied the advocacy group’s request. Read more
Gene therapy eyedrops restore boy’s sight
The teen was born with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes blisters all over his body and in his eyes. Read more
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