Health
Cucumbers sold in 14 states recalled over salmonella concerns
A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella.
Jun 4, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Health care providers want this information before prescribing the HIV prevention, PrEP, to adolescents, study finds
HIV infections among adolescents and young adults continue to be at high levels, with Americans between the ages of 13 and 24 accounting for approximately 20% of all new HIV infections in 2019. However, uptake of a preventive ...
Jun 3, 2024
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Medications
Melatonin gummies to get safety labeling, child-safe bottles after poisonings
In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid supplements.
Apr 16, 2024
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Medical research
Physician survey shows lack of understanding of the FDA's approval process
Many physicians are unfamiliar with how the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulates new drugs and medical devices, and they may be under the impression that the data supporting these approvals are more rigorous than ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Health
Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating whether or not the cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in children may have been deliberately tainted with the toxic ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Medications
Why you might not find your favorite cold meds at the pharmacy
It's winter and many people are contending with the sniffles and coughs. For some, that means heading to the pharmacy to resupply on cold medications.
Dec 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Video: Sickle cell disease explained
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide by Dec. 8 on a new therapy to treat sickle cell disease using gene editing technology called CRISPR, which stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Health
Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out
Two decades after they first appeared, e-cigarettes have been widely credited with helping people quit smoking.
Dec 5, 2023
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Health
CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues
Doctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Medications
At-home, inhaled flu vaccine could be on horizon
Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infection or severe illness, but not everyone likes shots.
Oct 31, 2023
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