FDA Picks George Tidmarsh to Head Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
2025-07-23
Tidmarsh’s areas of expertise include pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and neonatologyContinue Reading
Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) —Two types of tuna sold in seven states are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The first recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods containing tuna salad from Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods. The products were sold at Jewel-Osco (owned by Albertsons) stores in Illinois, IndianaContinue Reading
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — So-called “forever chemicals” could be increasing Americans’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the form of the diseaseContinue Reading
COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients can be very vulnerable to a severe COVID infection, but COVID-19 vaccine boosters can be lifesavers for them, a new study says. COVID boosters reduced cancer patients’ hospitalizations and ICU stays by 29%, researchers report in JAMA Oncology. Overall, the vaccineContinue Reading
Surviving Cancer Doesn’t Change Eating Habits For Most, Study Says
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis often forces a person to take a hard look at their life and lifestyle, but a new study shows that few take steps to eat healthier after treatment. People who survive cancer are as likely as others to ignore theContinue Reading
‘Weekend Warrior’ Workouts Reduce Diabetics’ Risk Of Death
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says. People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions – the “weekend warrior” approach – were 21% less likely to dieContinue Reading
Urgent Care Often Hands Out Inappropriate Prescriptions, Study Finds
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won’t help, a new study says. “Previous studies had shown that patients continue to receive antibiotics for diagnoses where they may not be indicated, such as forContinue Reading
Endurance Athletes Could Be At Increased Risk Of Dangerous Heart Scarring, Researchers Say
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Apparently healthy endurance athletes could have scar tissue building up in their heart, increasing their risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, a new study says. About half of a large group of middle-aged male cyclists and triathletes showed signs of scarring in theirContinue Reading
HHS Plans to Reform Organ Procurement Protocols
2025-07-22
Agency wants to strengthen national safeguards and monitoring to improve organ donation safetyContinue Reading
Recalled: More Than 67,000 Cases of Deodorant Sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon
2025-07-22
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue. The recalled deodorants, made by A.P. Deauville of Easton, Pa., did not fully comply with federal product safety standards, according to the U.S. Food and DrugContinue Reading