THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine official is stepping down after just three months in a role that upset drug companies, patient groups and some political leaders. Dr. Vinay Prasad will leave the agency to “spend more time with hisContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs after finding that a few cans were incorrectly labeled as non-alcoholic energy drinks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday that two lots of the High Noon Beach Variety 12-packContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef are being recalled after metal pieces were reportedly found in the product. The frozen, fully cooked beef was made by Ada Valley Meat Company and sent to food service locations and distributors in five states:Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A life-threatening condition involving out-of-control brain swelling can occur in kids who are battling the flu, but it’s extremely rare. A review of recent cases highlights the importance of quick diagnosis and aggressive treatment to saving the lives of kids with the condition,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — State bans on enticing flavors of e-cigarettes bring real benefits in terms of lowering vaping among adults of any age, new research finds. But it points to a downside, too: A slowdown in statewide declines of cigarette smoking after flavored vapes were banned. Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There’s potentially exciting news from a trial conducted in monkeys: A single shot of gene therapy given to newborn monkeys appears to shield them from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, for at least three years. Of course, studies conducted in animals don’tContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who’ve developed a new “heart age” calculator say many Americans have unhealthy hearts that are physiologically older than their chronological age, with men faring worse than women. The research team theorizes that telling folks their heart age might help spur them toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HeathDay News) — Scientists say the average person may be inhaling microscopic, lung-penetrating plastic particles at a rate that’s 100 times what was previously assumed: 68,000 per day. “Everywhere we look, we find microplastics, even in the air we breathe inside our homes and cars,” saidContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women are less likely than men to receive multiple sclerosis (MS) meds that could help them manage the disease and delay disability, a new report finds. It could be that some women in their childbearing years are hesitant to use certain drugs inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — After months with an appointed caretaker, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finally has an official director. Dr. Susan Monarez, who became the agency’s acting director in March after anti-vaccine skepticism tanked President Donald Trump’s original nominee for the post,Continue Reading