Society says that without access to shared federal data, cancer research is compromised read on >
American Cancer Society Calls for Restoration of Key CDC, FDA Data
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Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall affects 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured before January 2024. The recall was issued Feb. 13. “The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler,… read on > read on >
Senators Call on FDA to Act Against Misleading Weight-Loss Drug Commercials
Direct-to-consumer telehealth company advertisement that aired during the Super Bowl failed to mention side effects of the drugs read on >
Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of States Over Risk of Food Poisoning
A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement. California-based Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall for certain tuna products sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader… read on > read on >
More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake. The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in people with alcohol use disorders. The drug also seemed to reduce the quantity… read on > read on >
Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender. The order, issued Feb. 11 by U.S. District Judge John Bates, grants a… read on > read on >
Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm
Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds. “What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect of suicidal ideation than the objective measure of weight,” said study lead author Philip Baiden.… read on > read on >
For Less Severe Child Peanut Allergies, Small Doses of Peanut Butter May Help
More than 800,000 U.S. children have what’s called “high threshold” peanut allergy, meaning they can tolerate about half a peanut daily before symptoms arise. New research suggests that exposing these kids to tiny but gradually increasing levels of store-bought peanut butter might help ease the allergy for good. “Our study results suggest a safe, inexpensive… read on > read on >
Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of 2 Million Baked Goods
Manufacturer says recall was completed in early January and ‘does not implicate anything that is currently, or was recently, on the market’ read on >
Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America. However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling, although not as steeply as elsewhere in America.… read on > read on >
