FDA Approves Non-Hormonal Drug for Menopausal Hot Flashes
A new medication offering relief from menopausal hot flashes without the use of hormones has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). […]
Public Health
Employers Face Soaring Costs as Workers Turn to Weight Loss Drugs
The use of weight loss drugs among employees with job-based health insurance is rapidly increasing — but it’s coming with a hefty price tag for […]
CDC Eases Access to COVID-19 Vaccines as CVS Expands Availability
The CDC’s latest guidance means Americans can once again access Covid-19 vaccines nationwide—this time without needing a prescription. Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill approved the […]
CDC Chief Backs Splitting MMR Vaccine Despite No Scientific Support
America’s vaccine policies face renewed controversy after Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill called on manufacturers to separate the MMR vaccine into three individual shots for […]
Universal COVID Shots Could Save 2,000 More Lives
Recent scientific analysis highlights substantial advantages of comprehensive coronavirus vaccination programs compared to strategies focusing exclusively on high-risk demographics. Researchers from nine modeling teams published […]
CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Gains Five New Members Before Critical Conference
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that five additional members have joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influential vaccine advisory […]
Artificial Intelligence Robotics Addresses Healthcare Personnel Crisis
Global healthcare systems face an unprecedented staffing crisis, with the World Health Organization projecting a deficit of 4.5 million nurses by 2030. Currently, one-third of […]
Cancer Research Families Face Uncertainty as Federal Funding Changes
Five-year-old Juliette Lesko’s fight against ependymoma, a rare brain cancer, has become increasingly complicated. After enduring multiple surgeries, extensive radiation treatment, and two cancer recurrences […]
Officials Move to Ban Potent Kratom-Derived Opioid
Federal agencies are moving to classify a powerful kratom-derived compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), as a Schedule I drug — the most restricted category — due to […]
Vaccination Funding Cuts Threaten Disease Control
Millions of dollars have been unexpectedly withdrawn from state and local vaccination programs following a review by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]