Fluoride in drinking water once again scrutinized for possible effect on kids’ IQ
A new review of previous research links fluoridated water with slightly lower IQs in children. Pediatric dentists are adamant that the…
Alcohol labels should carry cancer risk warning, U.S. surgeon general urges
There are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths each year, according to the new report.…
Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab
The swabs accurately distinguished between different types of asthma in hundreds of Black and Puerto Rican children.Jan. 2, 2025, 10:22 PM…
Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm eliminated. He came close.
The Carter Center for decades has led a fight against Guinea worm disease around the world. This year, preliminary data indicates just 11…
Generic GLP-1 drug: FDA approves version of liraglutide, diabetes drug related to Ozempic
The drug, liraglutide, is in the same class of medicines as semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.Hikma’s…
Key warning signs about bird flu are going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations…
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of death, but there’s a major catch
The report was released ahead of an update to federal dietary guidelines coming next year that could include new recommendations about how…
FDA ruling limits which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’ on packaging
What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn't. Dec. 19, 2024,…
FDA says tirzepatide shortage is over after taking a second look
A lawsuit from a compounding trade group in October claimed tirzepatide was still in shortage, forcing the FDA to do a reassessment.Dec. 19,…
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, hitting highest level since pandemic
Covid dropped from the fourth-leading cause of death to the 10th, according to a CDC report.Dec. 19, 2024, 5:01 AM UTCBy Randi RichardsonThe…