Most notable drug and vaccine approvals of 2023, according to pharmacists
Each year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves hundreds of new drugs and therapeutic products for use by…
Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer’s disease, studies suggest
It’s been proven that what people eat can help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease — but what about when they eat? Participating in intermittent…
More salmonella cases, 2 deaths reported as cantaloupe recall expands
Two people are dead and at least 99 have become ill in a salmonella outbreak tied to contaminated cantaloupes and…
Why every minute matters when someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest
If a medical emergency arises while you’re at home, you might be the only help available until professionals arrive. One…
India racing to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak as hundreds are tested in Kerala state
Health officials in India are racing Thursday to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has already killed two and…
Cases of leprosy on the rise in Florida
Cases of leprosy are rising in Florida, according to a new analysis published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging…
FDA approves 1st over-the-counter birth control pill
U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let American women and girls buy contraceptive medication…
World Health Organization previews potential viruses ‘even deadlier’ than COVID
The head of the World Health Organization warned Monday the world must prepare for the next global pandemic, warning that the consequences…
Texas Children’s to stop transgender care in coming months
It’s very likely Senate Bill 14 will be signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, which would ban transgender care…
US surgeon general issues major advisory on social media use and teens’ mental health
A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general warns of an urgent public health issue regarding social media usage and…