The goal of the federally recognized definition is to provide consistency in research and policy to address health concerns associated with these foods read on >
Federal Agencies Working to Create Uniform Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods
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FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000+ Bottles of Thyroid Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of a commonly prescribed thyroid medication due to what it described as “subpotent” active ingredients. The recall of more than 160,000 bottles of levothyroxine sodium, which went into effect June 20, was upgraded to a Class II recall on July 23. Class II recalls… read on > read on >
FDA Approves First Cream for Treating Chronic Hand Eczema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on the first-ever cream specifically approved for treating chronic hand eczema (CHE). CHE is common condition marked by redness, itching and cracking on the hands and wrists. Anzupgo (delgocitinib cream) is approved for adults with moderate-to-severe CHE who can’t use topical steroids or who don’t respond well to… read on > read on >
The Many Faces of Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Manage It
About 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year – one person every six minutes. While most people associate PD with tremors and stiffness, the condition is far more complex than these symptoms and may affect more than just movement. An estimated 1 million people in the United States are living with this… read on > read on >
Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches Alzheimer’s Targets, Brain Scans Show
Insulin delivered by nasal spray might be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. An insulin nasal spray effectively reached key memory regions in the brains of a small group of older adults, researchers reported July 23 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. The hormone insulin is… read on > read on >
Lab Experiments Show Why Wrinkles Form
The struggle to tame wrinkles is an age-old conflict, with people using any number of lotions, creams and treatments to try and smooth their skin. Now, researchers say they know exactly why skin wrinkles. “This is no longer just a theory,” senior researcher Guy German, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at Binghamton University in… read on > read on >
You Might Not Need As Many Daily Steps As You Think, Review Argues
Walkers don’t need to march 10,000 steps a day to gain substantial health benefits, a comprehensive new evidence review has concluded. Instead, getting just 7,000 steps a day appears to be most effective in reducing a person’s risk of death and chronic illness, researchers reported today in The Lancet Public Health. Results show that anything… read on > read on >
Pregnant Women Turning To Safer Antiseizure Drugs
More pregnant women are turning to newer and potentially safer antiseizure medications, a new study says. Older antiseizure drugs like valproate and phenobarbital are known to increase risk of birth defects. But there’s been a 30% increase in the use of the safest antiseizure drugs during pregnancy, researchers report in the July 23 issue of… read on > read on >
FDA Picks George Tidmarsh to Head Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Tidmarsh’s areas of expertise include pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and neonatology read on >
Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears
Two types of tuna sold in seven states are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The first recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods containing tuna salad from Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods. The products were sold at Jewel-Osco (owned by Albertsons) stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The second recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods… read on > read on >