Trump Administration Puts Freeze on Release of Health Info From Government Agencies
2025-01-24
Hold on reports, regulations, guidance, and announcements in place until at least the end of the monthContinue Reading
Does Sleep Apnea Contribute to Car Crashes?
2025-01-24
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many major maladies have been linked to disturbed slumber caused by sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes. Add car wrecks to that list, a study published Jan. 21 in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, says. People with untreated sleepContinue Reading
FDA Warns Sanofi of Manufacturing Irregularities at Key Facility
2025-01-23
Agency cites contamination at Massachusetts plant where company makes ingredients used to produce various medicinesContinue Reading
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
2025-01-17
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
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Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
2025-01-17
Monica M. Bertagnolli has served in the role for just over a yearContinue Reading
Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say — So How Can We Reduce It?
2025-01-16
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says. Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the workforce as young adults, and more likely to earn lower pay when they do, researchers reported inContinue Reading
FDA Proposes Nicotine Cap To Help Curb Cigarette Addiction
2025-01-16
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far less addictive by reducing their nicotine content. The move could help millions of Americans quit smoking while preventing many more from becoming addicted. TheContinue Reading
FDA Will No Longer Allow Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Drugs
2025-01-15
Agency revokes previous authorization for color additive to be used in food and ingested drugs
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
2025-01-15
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight contentContinue Reading
How To Handle Travel Stress
2025-01-13
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Traffic, delays, disruptions due to storms or wildfires, and other surprises may be part of your next business or pleasure trip. In short: Travel is more stressful (and more expensive) than ever. But you don’t have to submit to the anxiety and upset,Continue Reading