Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
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FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
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Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
Monica M. Bertagnolli has served in the role for just over a year read on >
CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms, as the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to grow in the United States and Canada. The advisory, issued Jan. 16, recommends that health care providers perform a second test for… read on > read on >
Drug Lowers Fracture Risk in Early Postmenopausal Women
Women past menopause can protect themselves from future fractures through infrequent, cheap IV infusions of a bone-strengthening drug. Women 50 to 60 who got two IV infusions of zoledronate (Reclast) within five years had a 44% lower risk of spinal fractures, compared to women who received a placebo, according to results published Jan. 15 in… read on > read on >
Why Some Families Consider Brain Donation for Autism Research
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Brain tissue samples are essential for scientific research, especially when it comes to brain disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. Not surprisingly, samples are hard to get. Despite the great need for brain tissue, donations remain rare and aren’t easily collected. In an article published in Dec. 2024… read on > read on >
Tourette Syndrome Often Overlooked in Girls
Tourette syndrome is not being diagnosed promptly in women with the condition. Women with Tourette syndrome are less likely to receive a diagnosis for the disorder, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 15 in the journal Neurology. They also take longer to be diagnosed with the disorder, and typically are older than boys at… read on > read on >
AI Helps Predict Memory Issues, Cognitive Decline During Menopausal Transition
Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition. AI effectively identified women with severe subjective cognitive decline (SCD), or self-perceived confusion or memory problems, researchers report in a new study published Jan. 14 in the journal Menopause. Using AI to help menopausal… read on > read on >
Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say — So How Can We Reduce It?
Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says. Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the workforce as young adults, and more likely to earn lower pay when they do, researchers reported in a study published today in the journal PLOS Medicine. The economic impact… read on > read on >
FDA Proposes Nicotine Cap To Help Curb Cigarette Addiction
A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far less addictive by reducing their nicotine content. The move could help millions of Americans quit smoking while preventing many more from becoming addicted. The proposed rule, published Wednesday in a 334-page report, would cap nicotine levels… read on > read on >
Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors’ Brain Health?
How warm or cold a home is kept could have a direct impact on the brain health of seniors. Seniors are best able to think and maintain attention when a home is kept between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers reported in a study published recently in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. The likelihood… read on > read on >
