New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually ( arstechnica.com )
Bird Flu Pandemic 'Very Likely', Warns Former CDC Director ( plantbasednews.org )
First case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmitted from cow to human confirmed ( www.sciencedaily.com )
In March a farm worker who reported no contact with sick or dead birds, but who was in contact with dairy cattle, began showing symptoms in the eye and samples were collected by the regional health department to test for potential influenza A. Experts have now confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza...
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 )
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care ( arstechnica.com )
A decades-old FDA rule is keeping Americans from having better sunscreen ( www.nbcnews.com )
Products sold in Europe, Japan and South Korea offer more protection from the sun. In the U.S., the key ingredients aren't FDA-approved....
Women live more years in ill-health than men, finds gender health gap study ( www.theguardian.com )
While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disability...
CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccination ( www.advocate.com )
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 )
ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle ( www.nbcnews.com )
The FDA said it expects additional supply will be returning in the coming months....
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....
There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred ( apnews.com )
Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite years of warnings about the health risks of drinking the unpasteurized products — and an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows. ...
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later ( apnews.com )
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday....
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 )
Covid will still be here this summer. Will anyone care? ( www.washingtonpost.com )
Cannabis compound’s neuroprotective properties revealed — could be key to treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s ( www.psypost.org )
A new Covid variant has taken over, and experts predict a small summer wave ( www.nbcnews.com )
The variant, called KP.2, now makes up the largest share of new infections in the U.S....
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....
