FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease
(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's... Read More.
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After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak
(NEW YORK) -- A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South Carolina.More than 100 infections were... Read More.
CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that additional measles cases in the... Read More.
As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study
(NEW YORK) -- As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a person's risk of developing several cancers also rises sharply,... Read More.
FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications
(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday It's issuing national priority vouchers to three companies to help fast-track the... Read More.
Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The order moves marijuana... Read More.
More Americans breathing unhealthy air, new American Lung Association report finds
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of Americans -- 152.3 million people -- now live in places with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution... Read More.
Weekly ER visits for tick bites reach highest level in nearly a decade. Will this season be worse?
(NEW YORK) -- Weekly visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are at the highest level since at least 2017, according to data from... Read More.
Kennedy restores staffing at 9/11 health program ahead of Capitol Hill testimony
(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Thursday after restoring staffing at the World Trade Center... Read More.
Trump admin touts new dietary guidelines, but will your child have healthier school lunches next fall?
(NEW YORK) -- As President Donald Trump's administration touts its new federal dietary guidelines, experts and officials suggest there's a long road ahead before... Read More.
