Introduction Dengue fever is no longer confined to tropical regions it has become one of the fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. In 2024, the Americas reported record-breaking case numbers, with the Caribbean and Central America among the hardest-hit regions. According to the CDC, outbreaks are continuing into 2025, with transmission persisting in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, […]
Introduction For millions of Americans with diabetes, the cost of staying alive has too often felt impossible. Insulin prices in the U.S. have tripled in the past two decades, forcing many patients to ration doses or skip them entirely. But since 2023, a series of major federal reforms have begun to change that. Thanks to
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Introduction For the 2025–2026 respiratory season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine based on the JN.1 lineage of SARS-CoV-2, with preference for the LP.8.1 subvariant. As the United States enters the fifth year of post-pandemic COVID-19 management, vaccination strategy has shifted from emergency response to seasonal preparedness.
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Introduction For decades, over-the-counter “decongestion pills” have been a routine remedy for stuffy noses caused by colds, allergies, or sinus infections. The main ingredient in many of these products (phenylephrine) became the default after pseudoephedrine was moved behind the pharmacy counter in the mid-2000s. But in late 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Introduction Cold and flu season has always been unpredictable, but since COVID-19 entered the picture, the overlap of respiratory infections has become a year-round concern. Fever, fatigue, sore throat, and congestion could indicate influenza, COVID-19, or both, and relying on symptoms alone is no longer enough. The FDA’s authorization of over-the-counter (OTC) combination home tests
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