"Health Care"

President Joe Biden has announced that he is suspending his 2024 re-election campaign.  This decision, revealed on Sunday, follows pressure from within the Democratic Party. Biden’s Announcement and Endorsement In …

Recent research from The University of Texas at El Paso has uncovered potential health risks for infants due to the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ and microscopic plastic particles in human …

As summer heats up and families head to pools and beaches, water safety for children becomes crucial.  Drowning is a leading cause of death among young children, highlighting the need …

Recent research has shown that Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular weight-loss drugs, may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers.  The findings, published in the July 5 issue of JAMA …

Tanja Benton, a former biostatistical research scientist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST), has been awarded nearly $700,000 by a federal jury after being fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items, effective August 2, citing safety concerns. …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, Kisunla (donanemab), aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease.  This approval is a significant development for patients in the early …

A major federal initiative aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% has not met its goal, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced.  Launched in 2019, the HEALing …

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to a risk of heart attacks from improper dissolution.  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and American Health Packaging are recalling …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …