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2024-01-05 20:17:54
by Dan McCue
Scalise Undergoes Stem Cell Transplant

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced Friday that he has successfully completed chemotherapy treatments for a form... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced Friday that he has successfully completed chemotherapy treatments for a form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma, and is undergoing a stem cell transplant today. The statement released by Scalise’s... Read More

2024-01-05 20:09:49
by Dan McCue
FDA Issues First Approval for Large-Scale Drug Imports From Canada

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Florida to purchase millions of dollars' worth of medications from... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Florida to purchase millions of dollars' worth of medications from Canada, a move long opposed by the pharmaceutical industry. The goal of the approval is to give states access to... Read More

Florida Can Import Prescription Drugs From Canada, US Regulators Say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida's first-in-the-nation plan to import prescription drugs from... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida's first-in-the-nation plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought approach to accessing cheaper medications that follows decades of frustration with U.S. drug prices. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis... Read More

2024-01-04 22:20:43
by Dan McCue
Late Congresswoman’s Family to Sue Caregiver for Negligence

WASHINGTON — This never should have happened. That was the sentiment expressed by the attorney for the family of trailblazing... Read More

WASHINGTON — This never should have happened. That was the sentiment expressed by the attorney for the family of trailblazing Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, who announced Thursday that they are suing the rehabilitation center in which she spent her... Read More

2024-01-03 16:46:07
by Dan McCue
Safety Stations in Federal Facilities Should Stock Anti-Overdose Meds

WASHINGTON — Updated federal guidelines recommend that opioid reversal agents such as naloxone and hemorrhagic control supplies such as Stop... Read More

WASHINGTON — Updated federal guidelines recommend that opioid reversal agents such as naloxone and hemorrhagic control supplies such as Stop the Bleed® become as commonplace at workplace safety stations as automated external defibrillator machines. Though the guidance from the U.S.... Read More

2024-01-03 15:54:13
by Dan McCue
Advice on How to Start the New Year With Greater Mental Resilience

WASHINGTON — Scan the internet or magazine racks or even your local newspaper this time of year and you’ll find... Read More

WASHINGTON — Scan the internet or magazine racks or even your local newspaper this time of year and you’ll find ample advice on how to start the new year off happier and healthier. For most of us, these articles make... Read More

2024-01-02 22:39:11
by Dan McCue
FDA Issues Recall Alert for Hypoallergenic Infant Formula

WASHINGTON — A popular hypoallergenic infant formula has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.... Read More

WASHINGTON — A popular hypoallergenic infant formula has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The formula, Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder, is manufactured by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition. According to an alert issued by the... Read More

New Weight Loss Drugs Are Out of Reach for Millions of Older Americans Because Medicare Won't Pay

WASHINGTON (AP) — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications. Drugmakers and a wide-ranging and... Read More

As Pandemic Unfolded, Deaths of Older Adults in Pennsylvania Rose Steeply in Abuse or Neglect Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled to keep caseworkers on staff.... Read More

Subscription-Based Care Moves Beyond Peddling Birth Control and Helping With Hair Loss

Need help losing weight or handling depression? How about a pill that lowers cholesterol and treats erectile dysfunction? Online subscription... Read More

Need help losing weight or handling depression? How about a pill that lowers cholesterol and treats erectile dysfunction? Online subscription services for care have grown far beyond their roots dealing mainly with hair loss, acne or birth control. Companies including... Read More

FDA Says Fake Ozempic Shots Being Sold Through Some Legitimate Sources

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, that had been distributed through legitimate drug supply sources. The FDA and the drug’s maker, Novo Nordisk,... Read More

2023-12-20 22:13:16
by Dan McCue
CBO: Proposed Suicide Prevention Programs for Departing Service Members Won’t Break Budget

WASHINGTON — A mandate that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs use two existing programs to help service members... Read More

WASHINGTON — A mandate that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs use two existing programs to help service members leaving the armed forces overcome risk factors for suicide would cost a modest $500,000 through 2028, the Congressional Budget Office... Read More

2023-12-20 20:35:34
by Dan McCue
Study Shows Parents’ Poor Health Literacy Inhibits Patient Care

VIENNA, Austria — Poor health literacy on the part of a patient or caregiver may cloud their understanding of post-discharge... Read More

VIENNA, Austria — Poor health literacy on the part of a patient or caregiver may cloud their understanding of post-discharge care instructions, threatening patient safety, a new study from the Medical University of Vienna found. The cross-sectional study conducted by... Read More

2023-12-20 20:33:56
by Dan McCue
House Passes Mandate for Price Transparency Standards

WASHINGTON — Before leaving town for Christmas recess, the House passed a comprehensive health care package aimed at forcing pharmacy... Read More

WASHINGTON — Before leaving town for Christmas recess, the House passed a comprehensive health care package aimed at forcing pharmacy benefit managers and hospitals to meet price transparency standards. The vote on Dec. 11 was 320-71, with 39 Republicans and... Read More

States Trashing Troves of Masks and Pandemic Gear as Costly Stockpiles Linger and Expire

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective... Read More

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and... Read More

2023-12-19 22:57:33
by Dan McCue
FTC Bans Rite Aid From Using AI Facial Recognition

WASHINGTON — Rite Aid, the struggling nationwide drug store chain, got more bad news Tuesday, as federal regulators tagged it... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rite Aid, the struggling nationwide drug store chain, got more bad news Tuesday, as federal regulators tagged it for using facial recognition at its stores that led to scores of women and people of color being wrongly identified... Read More

2023-12-18 15:15:03
by Jesse Zucker
Holiday Travel Workouts: Stay Fit On the Fly

WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and... Read More

WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and changes to your schedule, it can be challenging to keep up with your goals. Taking a break, staying active or... Read More

2023-12-18 14:37:47
by Jesse Zucker
Rest and Relaxation Help Improve Health and Well-Being

WASHINGTON — As we head into the final push of 2023, you may be feeling more stressed than ever. With... Read More

WASHINGTON — As we head into the final push of 2023, you may be feeling more stressed than ever. With work deadlines, holiday pressure and a new year looming, it may seem hard to settle down and rest. When you’re... Read More

2023-12-15 21:05:04
by Dan McCue
CDC Issues ‘Urgent’ Alert Due to Low Vaccination Rates for Flu, COVID

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an “urgent” alert to health care providers to notify... Read More

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an “urgent” alert to health care providers to notify them of the current low rate of vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19 and the respiratory syncytial virus, also known as... Read More

2023-12-13 20:42:35
by Dan McCue
Congress Urged to Fully Fund WIC Program, Avert Crisis

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday urged Congress to fully fund the WIC nutrition assistance program come January, warning... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday urged Congress to fully fund the WIC nutrition assistance program come January, warning that the failure to address a much-anticipated budgetary shortfall would jeopardize the health and safety of millions of mothers, babies... Read More

2023-12-13 20:14:08
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court to Review Abortion Medication Dispute

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review a dispute over the popular abortion medication mifepristone, a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review a dispute over the popular abortion medication mifepristone, a move that could have a sweeping impact not only on its use going forward, but also on the regulatory authority... Read More

2023-12-13 15:27:11
by Jesse Zucker
Step-by-Step Guide to Increasing Your Step Count, Improving Your Health

WASHINGTON — As we approach the new year the days get colder, icier and shorter, depending on where you live.... Read More

WASHINGTON — As we approach the new year the days get colder, icier and shorter, depending on where you live. Probably, the last thing you want to do is go outside for a walk. At the same time, fitness trackers... Read More

2023-12-13 15:21:35
by Jesse Zucker
How to Improve Your Digestive Health

WASHINGTON — We’ve all heard statements like “Heal your gut!” and “Try this supplement to reduce bloating!” Indeed, gut health... Read More

WASHINGTON — We’ve all heard statements like “Heal your gut!” and “Try this supplement to reduce bloating!” Indeed, gut health is all the rage. But what does gut health actually mean? Hint: it starts with digestion. We will look at... Read More

2023-12-12 16:28:15
by Dan McCue
Public Health Advocacy Group Sues DraftKings

WOBURN, Mass. — DraftKings, one of the nation’s most popular sports betting companies, engages in unfair and deceptive practices while... Read More

WOBURN, Mass. — DraftKings, one of the nation’s most popular sports betting companies, engages in unfair and deceptive practices while taking advantage of the addictive nature of gambling activities, a class action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts claims. The lawsuit, Scanlon... Read More

2023-12-08 20:01:49
by Dan McCue
FDA Approves a CRISPR-Based Medicine to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR gene-editing technology for... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR gene-editing technology for the treatment of sickle cell disease. The new treatment, called Casgevy, was manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, of Boston, Massachusetts, and... Read More

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome More Common Than Past Studies Suggest, CDC Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's number is larger than previous studies have suggested,... Read More

2023-12-08 00:07:57
by Tom Ramstack
White House Threatens to Penalize Pharma Companies for High Prices

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a plan Thursday to lower prescription drug costs in a move that takes a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a plan Thursday to lower prescription drug costs in a move that takes a tough stance toward pharmaceutical companies charging high prices. If the Federal Trade Commission determines the prices are unreasonable, the new... Read More

2023-12-06 22:38:40
by Dan McCue
House Unanimously Passes Bill to Increase Mental Health Resources for Veterans’ Caregivers

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health resources available to caregivers of America’s veteran population. Alternately known as the COPE Act, the bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps.... Read More

2023-12-06 22:31:11
by Dan McCue
HHS Unveils Next Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity of Health Care Records

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93%... Read More

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93% increase in large breaches in the health care sector, with a 278% increase in large breaches involving ransomware, according to... Read More

2023-12-06 21:48:00
by Dan McCue
New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but... Read More

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but chronic and debilitating condition some people report experiencing after getting a COVID-19 vaccination. The paper, which was posted on the... Read More

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