Search Result For: flu season
Date: 2025/01/22 - 02:00
Trump Orders US to Withdraw from WHO. How It Could Impact Public Health
President Trump began his first day in office by signing a series of executive orders reversing many Biden-era policies. Among them, Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the WHO, cutting off funding for important global health initiatives.
Date: 2025/01/21 - 20:31
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.
Date: 2025/01/20 - 18:00
'Forever Chemicals' in Tap Water Linked to Cancer. How to Lower Your Risk
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S. water supplies. A novel study has linked PFAS-contaminated water with increased incidence of cancer.
Date: 2025/01/17 - 02:35
Cancer Risk Prompts FDA Ban of Red Dye from Food and Ingested Drugs In US
The FDA issued a ban on the use of red dye No. 3 in food and beverage products and ingested drugs. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer in animal studies and was banned more than 30 years ago in cosmetics and topical drugs.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 21:00
Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'
In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively clearing up 'waste', though it remains unclear whether this could affect cognitive functions.
Date: 2025/01/14 - 02:00
Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around
Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks. Here's how to protect yourself.
