Federal health officials are warning cat owners about certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats after a pet cat in San Francisco became infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus and had to be euthanized. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that two lots of the product tested positive for the… read on > read on >
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Most people with high blood pressure aren’t skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a simple and effective way to manage their blood pressure, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. “Overall, less… read on > read on >
Some parents avoid giving their kids fruit juice, for fear that it might rot their teeth. But the bad effects of juice on a child’s oral health could be short-lived, thanks to the remarkable properties of saliva, according to a new study. Saliva protects teeth and gums from bacteria by creating a slippery film on… read on > read on >
Products may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious infections read on >
The weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, according to new research from its maker, Novo Nordisk. In a study of more than 21,000 patients with obesity and heart disease but no diabetes, those taking Wegovy — which contains the active ingredient semaglutide — saw… read on > read on >
Wrong dressing packets that were included contain undeclared sesame and soy read on >
Leqembi Iqlik allows for at-home maintenance dosing after initial 18 months of intravenous dosing read on >
To increase transparency, the agency is publishing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System daily rather than quarterly read on >
At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say. Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. Production at the facility has been suspended, according to the U.S. Food… read on > read on >
Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitments read on >
