In an effort to enhance the health outcomes for cancer patients, the Biden administration is starting a new initiative that will assist surgeons in identifying…
Bipartisan Group Seeks Info on FDA’s CBD Regulation
The Request for Information (RFI) on the federal regulation of cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD, was published on Thursday by a bipartisan and bicameral group…
Lilly’s Obesity Drug Shows Significant 26% Weight Reduction in Recent Studies
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) has recently unveiled exciting findings from two Phase 3 trials of its drug tirzepatide, offering new hope for individuals struggling…
House Democrats’ Efforts on Drug Price Negotiation
On Wednesday, House Democrats filed legislation to expand the Inflation Reduce Act’s (IRA) prescription price negotiating provisions to allow Medicare to bargain for the cost…
Explaining Pre-Existing Disease (PED) Coverage in Health Insurance
As lifestyles change and non-communicable diseases become more prevalent among younger populations, the need for comprehensive health insurance has never been more critical. The National…
Medicaid Funding: Hospital Seeking for 14th Extension from Congress
In the political landscape of Washington, the sight of hospital lobbyists swarming the Capitol has become as common as the blooming cherry blossoms in spring. …
CDC Gets Ready to Tackle the Tripledemic this winter
As the scorching heat waves of summer bear down on the nation, Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Syphilis Cases Rising in Hawaii: Health Officials Call for Action
Gov. Josh Green, a physician, and other health officials in Hawaii stated on Wednesday that more screening and treatment are required to address the rising…
Medi-Cal Coverage Loss: Millions of Californians at Risk
The state is now verifying Medicaid program eligibility, specifically the medi-cal coverage, and up to 2.8 million Californians could be removed from the rolls, according…
Infant and Toddler Defense: FDA Approves AstraZeneca, Sanofi Shot for RSV
The vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi to protect newborns and toddlers against respiratory syncytial virus, the most common reason for infant hospitalization in the…
Ohio’s Miracle: Math Teacher Comes to the Rescue, Donates Kidney to Student
In a remarkable display of compassion and selflessness, a math teacher from Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio, has emerged as an unexpected hero after…
Florida Prison Alert: Possible Carbon Monoxide Incident Results in Evacuation, 5 Sent to Hospital
A federal prison camp in Sumterville, Florida, was evacuated on Sunday following a suspected carbon monoxide exposure incident. The incident, which occurred in the early…
Alarming Irish Bird Flu Warning: Unprecedented Threat to Avian Health
BirdWatch Ireland, a conservation group in the Republic of Ireland, has issued a grave warning about alarming and unprecedented outbreaks of avian influenza. The highly…
Birth Control Pill Granted Over-the-Counter Status by US FDA, No Prescription Required
In a major move, US federal officials authorized the nation’s first without a prescription birth control pill, potentially easing access to contraceptive drugs. Once-daily Opill…
Aspartame, a Common Soda Sweetener, Now Linked to Potential Cancer Risks; Yet Maintains Overall Safety Status
According to theWHO, aspartame, which is included in diet sodas and other foods, is on the verge of causing cancer. Meanwhile, a group of scientists…
Untreated Mental Health Crisis In American Kids
Young people’s rates of sadness, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are on the rise, and adolescent deaths from drug poisoning are also on the rise, providing…
Republican Concerns: Appointments Snafu Endangers Billions in NIH Grants
Republicans in Congress have raised concerns that billions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants could be in jeopardy due to an appointments…
Landmark Ruling: Dane County Judge allows abortion lawsuit to proceed, distinguishes 1849 Law as banning feticide, not abortion
Dane County Court ruled that the Wisconsin legislation from 1849 that became effective after Roe v. Wade was overturned did not restrict abortion. The victory…
Daniel Ek’s Neko Health Secures $65M Investment to Revolutionize Preventative Healthcare with AI
Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek, the creator of Spotify, co-founded the healthcare technology business Neko Health, which recently announced the successful closing of a €60…
Rethinking Egg Yolks: Health Experts Shed Light on Their Surprising Nutritional Benefits
When it comes to eggs, the yolk often takes center stage. While some may shy away from its rich golden hue due to concerns about…
Full FDA approval for Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi paves the way for Medicare coverage
On Thursday, U.S. regulators gave the green light to a highly anticipated treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, making it possible for Medicare and other insurance providers…
Study Reveals Alarming Presence of PFAS in Nearly Half of US Tap Water, with Urban Areas at Highest Risk
On Tuesday, the U.S. The Geological Survey reported that over half of U.S. tap water contains polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Non-stick cookware and the linings…
Devastating New Virus Plunges Humanity into Uncharted Territory
While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated headlines, another significant viral outbreak has been silently wreaking havoc worldwide. Avian flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has not…
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough: Sound Waves Eliminate Cancer Cells in Rats
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in cancer research by utilizing sound waves to eliminate cancer cells in laboratory rats. This innovative technique, known as…
Unusual resurgence of malaria detected within US borders
Health officials believe that the malaria that has been identified in at least 4 Floridians and 1 Texan must have been caught close to their…
Link found between Hormone Therapy for menopause and heightened risk of Dementia
Menopausal hormone therapy is used by about 45% of all women worldwide. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment for menopause symptoms. Migraines and nausea…