Health Headlines for Thursday, August 31
F.D.A. Approves First Gene-Altering Leukemia Treatment, Costing $475,000
New York Times
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first-ever treatment that genetically alters a patient’s own cells to fight cancer, a milestone that is expected to transform treatment in the coming years.
Lack of REM sleep tied to increased risk of dementia
Reuters
People who spend less time in deep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may be more likely to develop dementia than individuals who get better quality rest, a recent study suggests.
New Fathers Are Older Than Ever
New York Times
New fathers in the United States are getting older.
Kamala Harris to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ single-payer health care bill
CNN
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first Democrat to announce she’ll co-sponsor Sen. Bernie Sanders’ single-payer health care bill when it’s introduced in September.
Albany nonprofit to lead projects that keep people out of the hospital
Albany Times Union
Albany Medical Center has created a nonprofit to spearhead projects intended to improve the community’s health and, perhaps ironically, keep people out of the hospital.