US health officials urge indoor masking in major cities as ‘tripledemic’ rages
Dec 12, 2022
During the past few weeks, COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus have made millions of Americans ill.
FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
Nov 07, 2023
A Phase 3 trial showed noninferiority versus lansoprazole in healing and maintenance phases.
Candy company recalls products due to salmonella risk
May 08, 2024
A Midwestern candy company has issued a massive recall due to the risk of salmonella tainting some of its products.
FDA panel to again weigh merit of decongestant that many call useless
Mar 06, 2023
The agency’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet in April to consider the effectiveness of the oral version of phenylephrine.
About 100,000 US nurses left workforce during pandemic
Apr 14, 2023
The results of a new survey lay bare the pandemic’s effect on nursing.
FDA advisers say next round of COVID-19 booster shots should target an XBB Variant
Jun 15, 2023
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
Biden administration pushes for rule wiping medical debt from credit reports
Jun 12, 2024
In an effort to keep medical debt from destroying credit scores, the Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is moving ahead with a proposal that would remove healthcare bills from consideration...
Aspirin-linked reduction in CRC risk varies with lifestyle score
Aug 06, 2024
A greater absolute risk reduction was seen in those with less healthy lifestyles.
Minimally processed red meat can work in weight loss diet with diabetes
Sep 14, 2023
A high-protein, lean beef diet achieved similar weight loss and glucose control as a normal-protein diet with no red meat.
COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract symptoms
Aug 01, 2024
A higher proportion of those who received a single dose versus three doses had to urinate five or more times in the night.