FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
2025-05-19
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket reviewContinue Reading
FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, but only for certain people. The vaccine is now approved for adults ages 65 and older, or for people ages 12 to 64 who have at least oneContinue Reading
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced Sunday. Doctors found the cancer after Biden reported urinary symptoms. Testing showed a small nodule on his prostate. His medical team said theContinue Reading
New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New predictive models can accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, helping determine which kids need hospitalization or intensive care. Children with a runny nose and congestion are 41% less likely to be suffering from moderate or severe pneumonia, researchers found.Continue Reading
Doctors Perform First-Ever Human Bladder Transplant in U.S.
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors in Southern California have performed the first human bladder transplant, offering new hope to people with serious bladder problems. The surgery was done earlier this month by two doctors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of SouthernContinue Reading
GLP-1 Drugs Appear To Lower Cancer Risk
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge GLP-1 weight-loss drugs appear to help lower cancer risk even beyond the benefits from dropping excess pounds, a new study says. First-generation GLP-1 drugs like liraglutide (Saxenda) and exenatide (Byetta) were associated with a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancers, compared withContinue Reading
Couch Potatoes Have Greater Risk Of Brain Decline, Even If They Exercise
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says. People who spent more time sitting around were more likely to experience cognitive decline and brain degeneration, no matterContinue Reading
Black Patients, Women Face Worse Outcomes, Death In Heart & Blood Vessel Procedures
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women and Black patients are more likely to suffer life-changing complications from advanced heart and blood vessel procedures, a trio of new studies says. Women face a higher risk of complications after procedures aimed at replacing heart valves or altering the heart’s structureContinue Reading
Song Lyrics Matter When Managing Your Mood, Study Says
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay New) — Looking for a little uplift from Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” or “Happy” by Pharrell Williams? Or perhaps you’re in a reflective mood and would rather hear “Forever Young” by Alphaville or “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper. People turn to music toContinue Reading
AI Can Help Track MS Progression
2025-05-19
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect when a person’s multiple sclerosis (MS) has reached an advanced state, a new study says. A newly developed AI correctly judged with 90% accuracy when a person’s MS had transitioned to a stage where it will progressContinue Reading