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SATURDAY, Feb. 8, 2025 -- Valentine's Day isn't just about gifts -- it's about showing your special someone you truly care.But if your Valentine has allergies or asthma, certain classic gestures -- like a bouquet of flowers or a fancy dinner...

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.

Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks.

People with metastatic cancer who regularly report their symptoms via a home-based electronic monitoring system experienced improved quality of life, clinical outcomes and well-being, as well as fewer emergency department visits than those who didn't file reports.

New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara.

Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

About 40% of households in the United States report firearm access and the majority of firearm owners report typically storing at least one of their firearms unsecured.

Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan.

Modifying the physical characteristics of microscopic biomaterials to interact seamlessly with the body's tissues could unlock safer and more effective cancer treatments, according to Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.

For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other tests in the weeks leading up to their operation.

A small percentage of patients taking the extraordinarily popular GLP-1 medications have experienced vision problems, but a direct causal link with the drugs has not been established. That is the conclusion of a retrospective study published online on Jan. 30 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who received standard antiplatelet treatment.

Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune systems.

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications for weight loss are significantly transforming the field of facial plastic surgery, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- The proportion of incident cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD) almost tripled from the prelegalization to legalization of nonmedical cannabis periods, according to a study published online Feb...

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

The sale netted about $300 million for Walgreens and shrinks the company’s stake in Cencora to approximately 6%, down from 10%.

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research.

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County. Symptom...

Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study shows that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies are also at higher risk, even if they had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings suggest that genes and shared environmental factors may influence the association between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular disease risk.

Pancreatic cancer patients may benefit from future precision treatments as a new study shows how some tumors may potentially be more susceptible to macrophage-based therapies, and clues behind why these tumors don't respond to existing immunotherapies.

Scientists have successfully developed a gastric cancer model using 3D bioprinting technology and patient-derived cancer tissue fragments. This innovative model preserves the characteristics of actual patient tissues and is expected to rapidly evaluate and predict individual patient drug responses.

Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks. Researchers found that the neuronal energy conservation program determines the location and number of messenger RNA (mRNA) and proteins, and differs depending on the length, longevity and other properties of the respective molecule.

The largest study to date to analyse millions of both genetic and patient records on the long-term health conditions of later life has identified opportunities for new ways to prevent and treat multiple overlapping conditions.

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a study suggests. Similar studies have shown that living in resource-deprived areas is associated with a higher burden of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.

Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured. A new study revealed that these programs may not only enhance access to mental health care but also lead to significant reductions in psychological distress among veterinary trainees.

Collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues. However, a new study challenges that notion, revealing an unexpected confirmation in collagen structure that could reshape biomedical research.

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open. People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly online Wednesday and quickly deleted. The data table...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Network Open. Zimu Wu...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a study published online in the February issue of the American Journal of...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Out-of-home nutrition label policies have a potential negative impact on individuals with eating disorders, according to a review published online Jan. 29 in BMJ Public Health. Nora Trompeter, Ph.D., from University College...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women during pregnancy or childbirth, highlighting widening racial disparities in maternal health. The...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) during any suitable abdominal surgery is effective for reducing the incidence of ovarian cancer and could reduce health care costs, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in PLOS...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist exenatide does not yield improvement in measures of Parkinson disease severity, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in The Lancet. Nirosen Vijiaratnam, M.D., from the...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- For children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half for those undergoing adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy, according to a review published online Jan. 25...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Frozen embryo transfer is associated with a lower live birth rate compared with fresh embryo transfer among women with a low prognosis for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, according to a study published online Jan. 29...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Maui County firefighters involved in the response to the 2023 Maui wildfires had higher median summed concentrations of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than other responders, according to research...

The deal could signal that Elevance wants to build out its commercial products to hedge against volatility in Medicaid and privatized Medicare plans.

Christopher McGinnis is taking the reins as finance chief weeks after the prescription price transparency company also appointed a new CEO.

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Add surgical tweaks to fix so-called "Ozempic face" to the list of top trending cosmetic procedures, as tallied by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The group's annual survey of its...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Trauma experienced by the oldest child in a family does not bode well for their younger siblings, new British data suggest. A child's odds for developing mental health issues rose significantly if their oldest sibling...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Los Angeles County residents are still recovering from the devastation of the Palisades and Eaton fires, and new data show that emergency department (ED) visits for wildfire-related issues jumped eight-fold in the days after...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain relievers when injuries strike. A new study of data from the 2021 and 2022 seasons finds the National...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- With Los Angeles still reeling from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new report on California blazes from earlier years finds the toll on survivors' hearts can be severe. However, the study also found that the...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 -- Giving patients with a common form of breast cancer an immunotherapy drug before surgery appears to boost outcomes, a new phase 3 trial finds. The study involved patients with estrogen receptor positive (ER+)/human epidermal...

Researchers have identified unique chemical markers that could enable blood tests to detect inflammation in specific organs.

A new, low-cost, fast-response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers could help diagnose the disease even before symptoms appear.

A new, low-cost, fast-response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers could help diagnose the disease even before symptoms appear.

Researchers have achieved total chemical synthesis of the psychoactive compound ibogaine and its analogs from pyridine. The discovery will make it easier to explore the therapeutic possibilities of ibogaine.

Bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings scuttled a deal to sell Crozer Health but secured $20 million in funding from regulators to keep Crozer’s operations afloat for one more month.

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers.

The researchers showed that when curcumin is intentionally given to bacteria as food and then activated by light, it can trigger deleterious reactions within these microbes, eventually killing them. This process, they demonstrated, reduces the number of antibiotic-resistant strains and renders conventional antibiotics effective again.

A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated. The map contains the most complete classification of essential genes in any Plasmodiumspecies and can be used to identify druggable parasite targets and mechanisms of drug resistance that can inform the development of new treatments for malaria.

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life, presumably even in newborns. These changes lead to frequent inflammation and are not affected by drugs targeting the altered mucus production.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- The percentage of wildfire-associated emergency department encounters increased with onset of the Los Angeles County (LAC) wildfires in January 2025, according to research published in the Feb. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers...

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Onapgo (apomorphine hydrochloride) injection as the first and only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with...

A new AI-based tool can translate a person's thoughts into continuous text, without requiring the person to comprehend spoken words. This latest advance suggests it may be possible, with further refinement, for brain computer interfaces to improve communication in people with aphasia.

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect.

Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body. Now researchers have developed a method to detect inflammation using antibodies, potentially leading to blood tests for disease-specific biomarkers such as for heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and various cancers. Their breakthrough also holds promise for drug discovery.

Caroline Pearson, the executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, discusses the institute’s new task force studying the financial, efficiency and workforce effects of AI products.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Many young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery, according to a study published online in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. William N. Doyle Jr., from the University of...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Neoantigen-targeting personalized cancer vaccines (PCVs) are highly immunogenic in high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and can target key driver mutations and induce antitumor immunity, according to a study...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- For patients with high-risk, early-stage estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative primary breast cancer (BC), adding nivolumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy increases...

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses.

A team of physicists has developed a groundbreaking method for detecting congestive heart failure with greater ease and precision than previously thought possible. This multidisciplinary study, involving both cardiologists and computational physicists, builds on the team's earlier breakthroughs, for example, in predicting the risk of sudden cardiac death.

New research has investigated the mechanism by which bivalency functions to poise genes for expression during cell differentiation, providing insight into a long-standing paradigm in the regulation of developmental gene expression, revealing a key mechanism that has so far eluded experimental scrutiny. These findings provide insight into the intricate cellular processes that control development, how cell types are specified from stem cells, and how cell identity is established. Deciphering these mechanisms is not only key to understand fundamental biology but will also ultimately pave the way for the development of regenerative medicine approaches.

People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging.

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those linked to memory and emotions. The study, using a new animal model of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a potential breakthrough in treatment strategies. Current therapies mainly focus on blocking just one of the toxic proteins associated with the disease, but this discovery could pave the way for more comprehensive approaches.

Scientists have created a new low-cost, fast response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers, paving the way for the development of screening devices to spot the disease even before symptoms occur. Similar in design to glucose monitoring devices, the sensor provides results from a blood sample in just 40 minutes. The technology has the potential to be used by clinicians to both identify patients at higher risk of lung cancer, and tailor treatments for those already diagnosed in a 'precision medicine' approach.

Fish is a high-quality source of protein, containing omega-3 fatty acids and many other beneficial nutrients. However, the accumulation of toxic mercury also makes fish consumption a concern, of which tuna is particularly susceptible. Researchers have now come up with a novel approach to packaging canned tuna infused in the water-based solution of amino acid cysteine. It was shown to remove up to 35 percent of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna, significantly reducing human exposure to mercury via food.

A new study of breast cancer survivors has found this psychosocial challenge impacts almost every important domain of their lives -- the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational and professional. A larger number of domains was affected, and they were affected more frequently in those with greater fear of recurrence. The majority of study participants indicated that they sought senses of purpose, belonging, control and connection with others.

Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism that may drive tissue damage and a new target for drug discovery.

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol use disorder.

The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as 2.4 times more likely to develop advanced liver disease.

Doctors groups signed on to lawsuits seeking to overturn policies that limit gender-affirming care for minors and remove some public-facing health information.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- For men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), transurethral Holmium Laser of the Prostate (HoLEP) with Double-n Technology shows promise for improving urinary symptoms while better preserving ejaculatory function...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Among children with high blood pressure (BP), there are racial and ethnic disparities in receipt of nutrition, lifestyle, and weight counseling, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Network Open. Moonseong...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Three all-oral shortened regimens have noninferior efficacy compared with standard therapy for fluoroquinolone-susceptible, rifampin-resistant tuberculosis, according to a study published in the Jan. 30 issue of the New...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Prescriptions of obesity management drugs (OMDs) have increased, and these increasing trends are associated with online search trends, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Network Open. Philipp Berning...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- A few baseline characteristics can predict the need for recurrent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), according to a study published online Jan. 29 in...

The CMS said it’s working to find “opportunities for more effective and efficient use of resources in line with meeting the goals of President Trump.” The agency could be a big — and politically delicate — target for DOGE.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it's not just about big plays and bad calls, it's also a sodium tsunami. On average, foods advertised during NFL games contain 40% of the daily recommended sodium intake...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday...

Medicaid and dual-eligible contracts fuel growth for the California-based insurer, but also come with upfront implementation costs that will lower its earnings this year, executives said.

Disruption to the supply of devices from China would curtail hospitals’ ability to perform life-saving surgeries and protect patients and healthcare workers from contagion, the group warned.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- A small, early trial of a vaccine that mobilizes the immune system to battle advanced kidney cancers appears successful, researchers report. The "personalized cancer vaccines" (PCVs) used by the nine patients in the trial...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Kids and teens can also get migraines, but Black and Hispanic children seen in ERs are more likely to have their condition go undiagnosed, new research shows. That's concerning, because “without a proper diagnosis...

THURSDAY, Feb 6, 2024 -- Getting enough vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," during early pregnancy could be important for infant health, new research suggests. Researchers at Penn State found that infants born to women deficient in the nutrient were...

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 -- Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women and later...

BD's board of directors has unanimously authorized the management to pursue a plan to separate the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions...

Researchers have developed a large dataset of bone marrow cells from patients with multiple myeloma and other blood disorders.

A new blood test has been developed that offers a safer and faster alternative to diagnosing invasive mold disease.

Researchers have developed a large dataset of bone marrow cells from patients with multiple myeloma and other blood disorders.

A new blood test has been developed that offers a safer and faster alternative to diagnosing invasive mold disease.

A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has potential with other cancers as well.

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections globally, with more than 400 million cases reported every year. Nearly one in three women will experience UTIs before the age of 24, and many elderly people and those with bladder issues from spinal cord injuries can experience multiple UTI's in a single year.

Using a pioneering artificial intelligence platform, researchers have assessed whether a cardiac AI tool recently trialed in South Australian hospitals actually has the potential to assist doctors and nurses to rapidly diagnose heart issues in emergency departments.

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: A new study of more than 200 couples finds that being honest when expressing a desire for change leads to greater personal and relationship well-being for both partners.

A new study has uncovered potential risks, including impaired fetal growth, associated with the use of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, as well as CBD, during pregnancy.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Symbravo (meloxicam and rizatriptan) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. The approval was based on the results of three phase 3 trials of...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Susvimo (ranibizumab) 100 mg/mL for treating diabetic macular edema. Susvimo is the first and only FDA-approved treatment shown to maintain vision in people with diabetic...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Compared with non-Hispanic White (NHW) children, non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and Hispanic/Latino (HL) children with a headache diagnosis in the emergency department have lower rates of migraine diagnosis, undergo less...

Set to enter hospice care, a patient with idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease is now in remission after treatment with a medication identified by an AI-guided analysis.

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial metabolites -- specifically indoles -- play a direct role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. This finding opens up exciting possibilities for new probiotic-based therapies to improve mental health.

Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new study.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- For children with atopic dermatitis (AD), early childhood stressful life events are associated with an increased risk for disease activity, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in the Journal of Investigative...

Scientists identified a new strategy for attacking treatment-resistant melanoma: inhibiting the gene S6K2.

New research shows that women who hit menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels and mitochondria and a different composition of metabolites in their blood than those who stop menstruating earlier. The study helps explain why late-onset menopause is linked to lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.

New biophysics research adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.

Researchers uncover key mechanisms in gene regulation that may lead to better design of RNA-based medicines.

A research team has developed a biodegradable polymer-based delivery system that efficiently transports mRNA.

Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found that just banning smartphones is not enough to tackle their negative impacts.

How does the body regulate the activity of insulin-producing cells in order to react quickly to changing conditions? Researchers have investigated this question.

A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally have less appetite, they prefer carbohydrate-rich foods.

Wealthy people are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior such as donating money or volunteering, according to a new global study.

Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, including ALS.

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people stay healthy, while others do not.

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study has found.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may alleviate IBS symptoms by acting directly on the central nervous system. Using a novel stress-induced mouse model, they found these drugs reduce abdominal pain and regulate bowel movements. This research suggests a promising approach to treating IBS by targeting stress as a contributing factor.

A new study shows why gender equality trends should be central when planning how societies adapt to and mitigate climate change.

Food scientists are working to make pancakes healthier by boosting the popular morning favorite's nutritional value while enhancing its taste and texture. Generally, pancakes are made with refined flours, contributing to empty calories. The scientists want to make tasty pancakes with whole grains that add some fiber and protein.

Young adults are at higher risk for crashes due to inexperience, risk-taking, and impaired driving. A study examines the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.

A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein produced in the muscles helps manage the release of a hormone made in the pea-sized gland attached to the base of the brain.

Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a meal.

HEIW are happy to announce that the Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellowship applications are now open for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians, Optometrists, AHPs and Healthcare Scientists for the 2025/26 cohort. The Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellowship… The post HEIW | Welsh Clinical Leadership Training Fellowship – Applications are now open! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

The two have mended fences after a nasty contract dispute in 2022 caused Kroger pharmacies to go out of network with Express Scripts’ members.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- A new spinal cord implant may help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) regain some muscle function, giving them stronger movement and improved walking ability, researchers report. In a small, month-long pilot study...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Occupational exposure to noise and/or vibrations is associated with the presence of vertigo, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Inés Sánchez-Sellero, Ph.D., and...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The prevalence of preterm birth is slightly higher among liveborn offspring of male adolescents and young adults with cancer (AYAs; aged 15 to 39 years), according to a study published online Jan. 3 in the Journal of the...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor (EBV D+/R−) kidneys have an increased risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), according to a study published online Jan...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The number of anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine decreased 45 percent from 2019 to 2023, according to a study published in the January issue of PAIN Practice. Scott G. Pritzlaff, M.D., from the University...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma, while elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides (TG) are...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- High ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption during early childhood is associated with obesity development, primarily in males, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in JAMA Network Open. Zheng Hao Chen, from...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Life's Crucial 9 (LC9), a recently proposed method for assessing cardiovascular health, has a strong negative correlation with overactive bladder (OAB), which is partially mediated by the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI)...

WEDNESDAY, Feb 5, 2025 -- Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Hopes that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could help slow Parkinson's disease have taken an hit. A new study found that a drug in the same class called exenatide, marketed as Byetta, had no effect on slowing the...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume. Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics that the odds of kids watching R-rated movies...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack in some people, a new study says. Infection with the COVID virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- “Yo-yo” dieting -- repeatedly losing and gaining weight -- can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people with type 1 diabetes, a new study warns. Diabetics with greater weight fluctuations...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Schizophrenia cases associated with problematic weed use have skyrocketed in the wake of Canada's legalization of marijuana, a new study says. The proportion of schizophrenia cases associated with cannabis use disorder...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- Never mind the grumbles and groans that accompany a clock alarm, along with a lunge for the snooze bar and murmurs of “five more minutes.” People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The cholesterol that’s good for your heart health might be bad for your eye health, and vice versa, a new study says. “Good” HDL cholesterol appears to increase risk of glaucoma in people older than 55...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 -- The Pill prevents pregnancy -- and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests. Women who’ve ever used the contraceptive pill have a 26% lower risk of ovarian cancer, researchers say. Women who used the pill...

A new method that leverages DNA sequencing to measure metabolite or drug levels could transform diagnostics.

A protein-based blood test that identifies a molecular signature in patients at high risk for lung cancer could enable early...

A new method that leverages DNA sequencing to measure metabolite or drug levels could transform diagnostics.

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health are associated with higher psychological resilience among older women after hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of Gerontology: Series...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- U.S. internal medicine (IM) residents from ethnicities and races underrepresented in medicine (URIM) remain underrepresented compared with their program's county population, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- The pooled prevalence of chronic painful neuropathy is 41.22 percent among individuals with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a meta-analysis published online Jan. 28 in Regional Anesthesia...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever clinical trials testing pig kidney transplants in people with kidney failure, marking a major step forward in cross-species transplantation. Two...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Lifetime history of heavy cannabis use is associated with lower brain activation on working memory tasks among young adults, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in JAMA Network Open. Joshua L. Gowin, Ph.D., from...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve detection of congenital heart defects (CHDs) on routine prenatal ultrasounds, according to a study presented at The Pregnancy Meeting, the annual meeting of the Society for...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- There are significant mental health disparities between sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations and cisgender heterosexual populations (non-SGM), according to a study published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Network...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Distant-stage prostate cancer increased and mortality rates plateaued throughout California during the 2010s, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Erin L. Van Blarigan, Sc.D., from the...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Mental health disorders represent a significant problem in pediatric survivors of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS), according to a study presented at the annual American Heart Association International Stroke Conference, held...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- They're small, colorful and marketed as safe sensory toys but water beads have sent thousands of kids to the emergency room -- and now, experts and parents want their sale to be banned. Water beads can expand up to 100...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- For patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), encorafenib + cetuximab (EC) plus standard chemotherapy (modified folinic acid [or levofolinate], fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin regimen [mFOLFOX6]) is...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Nystagmus during vertigo attacks in patients with Meniere disease can be video-recorded with a mobile phone and provide a helpful therapeutic aid, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of Clinical...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Tiny microplastics are making their way into the human brain, and new research suggests the problem is getting worse. The new study, published Feb. 3 in the journal Nature, found that brain samples collected in 2024...

A new study shows how AI-powered analysis of HER2 and the tumor microenvironment can improve patient stratification and predict clinical...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Hospitalizations for firearm injuries sharply increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic after years of steady decline, a new study says. Overall, 34% more people landed in the hospital for a gunshot injury in 2020 and...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says. “We saw that ultra-processed foods contributed to almost half of a child’s total...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- It’s tough for a man to know what to do following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The treatment is often worse than the risk posed by the cancer itself, causing some men to suffer incontinence and impotence even...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Drugs like blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering statins and blood pressure meds can protect the health and extend the lives of people with heart disease. But only if patients take the drugs -- and many around the world...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- Many Americans don’t see anything wrong with taking daily low-dose aspirin, even though experts have concluded its risks outweigh its benefits, a new survey has found. Nearly half (48%) of people incorrectly think...

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins...

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A new study shows how AI-powered analysis of HER2 and the tumor microenvironment can improve patient stratification and predict clinical...

A new study has shed light on a potential indicator of the most likely patients to experience severe symptoms of...

A groundbreaking medical device designed to purify and concentrate urine has the potential to revolutionize research and diagnosis of various...

A groundbreaking medical device designed to purify and concentrate urine has the potential to revolutionize research and diagnosis of various...

A groundbreaking medical device designed to purify and concentrate urine has the potential to revolutionize research and diagnosis of various...

A groundbreaking medical device designed to purify and concentrate urine has the potential to revolutionize research and diagnosis of various...

Tongue tie may seem like a small issue, but its impact on your child’s growth can be significant. This condition, where a tight band of tissue limits tongue movement, is…

We are pleased to announce the release of the new application template to guide and support those applying for STP Equivalence against the programme outcomes of the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) accredited Scientist… The post New STP Equivalence Application Template now available for the AHCS Equivalence Application Process appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

On 12 December 2024, a significant milestone was reached in the evolution of the UK’s clinical trial landscape as the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid before Parliament for debate (the “Updated… The post Clinical Trials: UK regulatory landscape set for change appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

An innovative technology utilizes nanomaterials in menstrual products to detect HPV and cervical cancer using menstrual blood.

Researchers are exploring the possibility of detecting bacterial pneumonia directly from blood samples to improve access to testing for lower-respiratory-tract...

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 31, 2025 – Morristown, NJ -- Alvogen, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h transdermal patches to the consumer level. The reason for the recall...

A groundbreaking system uses standing surface acoustic waves to separate circulating tumor cells from red blood cells with remarkable precision...

The first U.S. FDA-cleared test for measuring lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), in a person’s blood in nmol/L units is now...

PathAI has partnered with Discovery Life Sciences to offer Discovery’s customers enhanced, AI-enabled digital and quantitative insights from biospecimens.

An interferon-γ release assay has demonstrated higher diagnostic sensitivity in COPD patients with pulmonary tuberculosis than other diagnostic methods.

Two new tests for bacterial infections could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics for common respiratory illnesses.

Audience: Pharmacy, Consumer January 24, 2025 – Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Provepharm Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot number 24020027; Expiry Date December 2025 of Phenylephrine hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/ mL (Pharmacy Bulk...

The first-ever molecular blood test that can identify bacterial and viral infections while assessing critical care needs could reduce pressure...

Amidst the promising growth expected for the MEA medical laboratory market, Medlab Middle East is taking place from February 3-6,...

A new precision medicine method could allow for more targeted and accurate therapy selection for rheumatoid arthritis as well as...

Medix Biochemica has acquired CANDOR Bioscience, a German developer and manufacturer of premium immunoassay solutions.

Audience: Patient, Caregiver, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Neurology ISSUE: The FDA is warning about the risk of a rare but serious allergic reaction with the medicine glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa), which is used to treat patients...

A qualitative real-time PCR assay integrates CRISPR technology to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis cfDNA in human serum and EDTA plasma.

A portable, wireless device that can simultaneously detect SARS-CoV-2 and vitamin C levels could help determine the most effective treatment...

Audience: Health Care Professionals January 16, 2025 -- FDA is warning health care professionals not to use unapproved epinephrine nasal solutions manufactured by BPI Labs LLC, in Largo, Fla., and Endo USA, in Malvern, Pa. Health care professionals...

bioMérieux has agreed to acquire SpinChip Diagnostics, the Norwegian developer of a game-changing immunoassay diagnostics platform.

A new technique can predict how well certain breast cancer patients will respond to chemotherapy and antibody-directed treatments.

Positional therapy can help people with obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing when you sleep. It happens when the throat muscles relax too much.…

A high-precision platelet counting technology reduces risks that could lead to errors in cancer diagnoses.

Audience: Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Immunology, Pulmonology ISSUE: FDA has required and approved safety labeling changes to the Prescribing Information for Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) manufactured by Pfizer Inc...

A new study has found that a simplified version of the standard screening method for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia outperformed the full...

Join us in London on Wednesday 29th January – Thursday 30th January 2025 at the UK’s largest life sciences event – The Festival of Genomics & Biodata. Free for 90% of attendees, the Festival is… The post The Festival of Genomics & Biodata – 29th – 30th January 2025 | ExCeL, London appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Are you wondering what is the life expectancy of someone with sleep apnea? This question weighs heavily on the minds of those with the condition or their loved ones. Sleep…

A novel Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assay can detect low creatinine levels in biofluids such as sweat and saliva.

A novel Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assay can detect low creatinine levels in biofluids such as sweat and saliva.

A good night’s sleep is essential for everyone. It’s the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, helping your body and mind to recover and recharge. However, many people struggle with sleep…

New research is exploring how a novel hemostasis system could potentially improve the management of peripartum bleeding in obstetric patients.

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 23, 2024 – Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (Head of US Commercial: Michael Petroutsas, "Astellas") is voluntarily recalling one lot of Prograf® 0.5mg (tacrolimus) and one lot...

LITTLETON, Colo., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vivos” or the “Company’’) (NASDAQ: VVOS), a leading medical device and technology company specializing in the development and commercialization…

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer December 21, 2024 – Fort Worth, Texas. Alcon Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) to the...

Audience: Healthcare Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, December 20, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots...

A new paper-based biosensor system could change diabetes management by eliminating the discomfort and inconvenience of traditional methods.

A new paper-based biosensor system could change diabetes management by eliminating the discomfort and inconvenience of traditional methods.

Audience: Consumer December 16, 2024 – Los Angeles, California - Shoppers-Plaza is voluntarily recalling all lots of Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal Formula capsules to the consumer level. See below for photo of product labeling. Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology Update: December 16, 2024FDA adds a Boxed Warning, our most prominent warning, to highlight the known risk of rare but serious liver injury associated with use of menopause medicine Veozah...

Can obstructive sleep apnea kill you? This alarming question strikes at the heart of a severe health issue affecting millions. OSA isn’t just about loud snoring. It’s a significant risk…

Following an election process, the Professional Bodies Council for the Academy for Healthcare Science are delighted to announce that the New President-Elect is Professor Chris Hopkins. Chris, will be taking on this role in January… The post Welcome President-Elect appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA identified cases of serious liver injury among patients being treated for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) who did...

Audience: Consumer Flushing, New York, Buy-herbal.com is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Nhan Sam Tuyet Lien Truy Phong Hoan Capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found these products to contain undeclared Furosemide...

Understanding the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea can help you take control of your health. This common sleep disorder affects many people, making it hard to breathe while they…

A breakthrough in nanotechnology for biomolecule detection and analysis could open doors to more effective early disease detection methods.

A breakthrough in nanotechnology for biomolecule detection and analysis could open doors to more effective early disease detection methods.

AHCS Aural Care Community of Interest Press release The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is delighted to announce the creation of an Aural Care Community of interest in collaboration with the National Aural Care Strategy… The post PRESS RELEASE – AHCS Aural Care Community of Interest appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Sleep apnea often goes unrecognized, yet it drastically impacts millions of lives. Among its types are central vs obstructive sleep apnea. These represent two distinct disorders. Each has unique triggers…

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking technique that rapidly detects paracetamol levels from saliva.

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking technique that rapidly detects paracetamol levels from saliva.

November 2024 Separate Audiology Register created as part of the PSA Accredited Register. A separate part of the PSA Accredited Register has been created. These changes have been implemented as a first step to registering… The post Separate Audiology Register created as part of the PSA Accredited Register appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Health Professional November 27, 2024 -- Since approval, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received additional reports of hematologic malignancies, including life-threatening cases of myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid...

Did you know sleep apnea doesn’t just disrupt your sleep—it could put your heart at serious risk? If you’ve gasped for air at night or feel very tired, you must…

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 20, 2024 -- MXBBB is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of UMARY ACID HYALURONIC, 30 CAPLETS 850 MG to the consumer level. The products have been found to have omeprazole and diclofenac. FDA...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 19, 2024 -- Endo, Inc. (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”) announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is expanding its previously announced voluntary recall of...

Revenue Increased 17% Quarter over Quarter Operating Loss Decreased 27% Management to Host Conference Call Today at 5:00 pm ET LITTLETON, Colo., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vivos” or the “Company”)…

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, VitalityVita.com is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25, of VitalityXtra Capsules and PeakMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level...

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot YZM240406, Exp 04/05/27, of ZoomMax Capsules and ZapMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. The...

Audience: Patients, Health Care Professionals November 1, 2024 -- FDA is warning patients and health care professionals not to use drugs compounded and distributed by Fullerton Wellness LLC, Ontario, Calif., and distributed to patients by medical...

Audience: Consumers October 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use Skin-Cap aerosol spray products because they may contain undisclosed steroids. This product, sold by Chemigroup France, formerly known as Cheminova...

Audience: Patients, Health Care Practitioners October 17, 2024 Update: In August 2024, FDA received information from two consumers who reported adverse events such as shooting pain in the eyes after using Regener-Eyes, an ophthalmic drug product...

Audience: Consumers October 16, 2024 – National City, CA, C&A Naturistics is voluntarily recalling all lots of AK Forte, 400 mg tablets, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted Diclofenac, Dexamethasone, and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy October 16, 2024 -- Bennet, NE -- STASKA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection (Preservative Free, Non-Corn) 500mg/mL, 50mL vials to the user level. This...

Audience: Industry October 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the shortage of tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved. Tirzepatide injection has been in shortage since 2022...

Audience: Health Care Professionals, Patients September 26, 2024 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Oxbryta (voxelotor) is being voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy Foster City, Calif., September 20, 2024 - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Veklury (remdesivir) for Injection 100 mg/vial, to the consumer...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer September 17, 2024 – Princeton, NJ, Bionpharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling (1) single Batch (2310083) of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, 750mg per mL to the consumer level. The product was...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology September 12, 2024 -- The FDA is warning that Veozah (fezolinetant), a medicine used to treat hot flashes due to menopause, can cause rare but serious liver injury. If there are signs and...

Audience: Consumers September 5, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. This is due to potentially dangerous hidden drug ingredients...

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Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Veata LLC is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25 of Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. Veata LLC was...

Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot number 230811, exp 8/11/25 of Boom Max capsules packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton to the consumer level. Boulla LLC was notified by...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer BETHLEHEM, PA - August 8, 2024 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 1000 mL in E3 containers within the United...

Audience: Consumer August 6, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which are unapproved drugs marketed to promote alertness and boost energy. These products primarily contain ammonia. Inhaling ammonia can...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer DEERFIELD, Ill., AUG. 5, 2024 – Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to the consumer level due to the...

Audience: Consumer July 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain chemical peel skin products without appropriate professional supervision due to risk of serious skin injuries. The agency has not approved any chemical peel...

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pain Management, Gastroenterology July 22, 2024 – Chula Vista, CA – Main Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer London, July 22, 2024 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), today announces that its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall of one lot (listed below)...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer July 18, 2024 – East Windsor, New Jersey. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., on behalf of AuroHealth, is voluntarily recalling one lot (refer table below) of Healthy Living Migraine Relief...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, July 16, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of...

Audience: Consumer Lilburn, GA, July 16, 2024 -- GURU INC. is voluntarily recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules, Lot No. IN-032, 700 mg to the consumer/user level. Infla-650 capsules has been found to be tainted with acetaminophen...

Audience: Consumer July 16, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC and introducing them...

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Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations.

With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.

Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.

The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.

By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.

The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.

Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.

The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.

The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.

A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such...