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‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study

‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study

The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.

2 days ago
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

5 days ago
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

6 days ago
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.

January 27
Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike

Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike

Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.

January 12
Local hospital unveils new center for victims of abuse

Local hospital unveils new center for victims of abuse

Patients seeking care after experiencing abuse will now have a dedicated new space at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

January 11
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market

New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market

Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.

January 7
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.

December 28, 2022
Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes another strike at 16 hospitals

Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes another strike at 16 hospitals

If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.

December 1, 2022
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.

November 17, 2022
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer

Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer

The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.

October 28, 2022
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)

RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)

Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.

October 27, 2022
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration

Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration

Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.

October 27, 2022
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?

New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?

Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.

October 24, 2022
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend

Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend

Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.

October 22, 2022
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

October 21, 2022
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.

October 17, 2022
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US

FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US

The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.

October 14, 2022
US caregiver shortage impacting 65 and older population

US caregiver shortage impacting 65 and older population

There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.

October 8, 2022
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action

Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action

After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.

September 30, 2022
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