FDA bans food additive found in citrusy sports drinks and sodas ( www.nbcnews.com )
The FDA said it had concluded that BVO was not safe for use after the results of studies, it conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, found the potential for adverse effects in humans....
‘We’re Flying Blind’: CDC Has 1M Bird Flu Tests Ready, but Experts See Repeat of Covid Missteps ( kffhealthnews.org )
Psychiatrists aren't fulfilling the social contract that subsidized their training ( www.statnews.com )
Bisexual and transgender adults report loneliness twice as much as straight adults: CDC ( www.advocate.com )
US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis ( www.theguardian.com )
Vivek Murthy made declaration after weekend in which dozens of Americans were killed or wounded in mass shootings...
Moderna's two-in-one flu and Covid vaccine passes advanced trial ( www.bbc.com )
Drug company Moderna says its combined flu and Covid vaccine, which targets the two diseases in a single shot, has passed a vital part of final-stage scientific checks....
Flavored vape bans led to increase in teen smoking ( www.newsweek.com )
Substance use experts are sounding the alarm on another addiction: gambling ( www.statnews.com )
Popular weight loss drug may help treat severe sleep apnea, new research finds ( www.nbcnews.com )
A popular obesity drug may help treat a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe while they sleep, a new study finds....
Gilead’s twice-yearly shot to prevent HIV succeeds in late-stage trial, found 100% effective ( www.cnbc.com )
PSA May Be Insufficient to Detect Early Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women ( ascopost.com )
Transgender women receiving hormone therapy may skew artificially low on prostate cancer screening tests, thereby providing false reassurance and potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, according to a recent study published by Nik-Ahd et al in JAMA. The findings indicated that transgender women and physicians should...
Living near a busy airport can make you sick, new study finds ( www.politico.eu )
The effects include higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia....
WHO: Nearly 1.8 billion people at risk due to inactivity ( www.dw.com )
Nearly 1.8 billion adults are at risk of cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to insufficient exercise, according to a new report released on Wednesday....
The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding ( www.theverge.com )
Plant-based ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, early death, study says ( www.cnn.com )
Want to reduce your risk of developing chronic disease and live longer while also helping the planet? Eat a plant-based diet, experts say....
Bird flu tests are hard to get. How will we know when to sound the alarm? ( www.nbcnews.com )
What can Trump do about vaccines? More than you might think. ( www.politico.com )
Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get ( www.npr.org )
Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs ( www.bbc.com )
A global alert about fake Ozempic - which has become popular as a way of losing weight - has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO)....
Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans’ role ( www.theguardian.com )
USDA report finds transmission likely happening when workers, cows, vehicles and equipment go to multiple farms...
FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations ( www.npr.org )
A dangerous new animal sedative is making its way into the illegal drug supply ( www.nbcnews.com )
An animal tranquilizer called medetomidine has been linked to a recent rise in overdoses in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania....
'I was killing myself': San Francisco program giving alcohol to addicts may save lives ( www.usatoday.com )
When Little Kids Don't Have Stable Housing, It Can Affect Their Health Later ( www.npr.org )
A study found a lack of "housing is a huge stress for anyone." However, "when children experience this, especially in early childhood, it can affect their health years down the line." The Future of Families and Child Well-Being study found children "with any level of housing insecurity -- low or high -- had worse self-reported...