Life Expectancy Increased From 2022 to 2023, Reaching 78.4 Years
Results also showed age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths decreased from 2022 to 2023, after increasing over 20 years
Risk for Cardiovascular Conditions Increased With Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis
Significantly increased risks seen for major adverse cardiovascular events and any cardiovascular condition
FDA Expands Approval of Vtama to Include Atopic Dermatitis
The nonsteroidal topical treatment is approved for patients 2 years and older
FDA Updates Meaning of ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to redefine the meaning of healthy...
FDA Says Shortage of GLP-1 Tirzepatide Is Over
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration re-issued a decision first made by the...
FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning...
Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Incident Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
No association seen for increased risks for dementia, cognitive impairment without dementia, accelerated cognitive decline
FDA Approves Nemluvio for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
The monoclonal antibody treatment is for patients ages 12 years and older
Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a case first reported in Louisiana last Friday, a patient has now...
Global Burden of Esophageal Cancer Remains Considerable
In men, nearly 50 percent of esophageal cancer deaths and DALYs attributable to tobacco use in 2019
