Dr. Margaret Hamburg, one of the longest-serving Food and Drug Administration commissioners in the modern era, is stepping down. Her decision was prompted by the heavy demands of the job and the sheer length of time she has held the position. Hamburg’s resignation comes at a crucial time for the FDA as Congress pushes initiatives to speed new drug development. Via Reuters.
President Donald Trump announced (via Twitter, of course) what some considered unthinkable, and others considered inevitable — that he had tested positive for Covid-19. Over the weekend, he received various treatments — supplements like vitamin D, zinc and melatonin, an experimental antibody combination, an antiviral drug and a powerful anti-inflammatory…
As we all emerge from our bubbles of limited contact with others, we are walking straight into the double whammy of flu season and COVID-19 germs. Can your body fight off exposure to the flu and COVID? Your immune system feeds off the basics of life — sleep, movement, food…
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