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FDA Urges Public to Use Heimlich Not ‘Anti-Choking’ Devices to Save Lives
Unpacking and figuring out how to use an anti-choking device can waste valuable time, the agency said
Salmonella Linked to Trader Joe’s Fresh Basil Sickens 12
States affected by current recall include Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico
Reports of Injuries, Deaths Prompt FDA to Recall Heart Failure Devices
Hundreds of injuries and 14 deaths have been linked to the devices
Eli Lilly Says Zepbound Can Ease Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Studies revealed that the medication reduced sleep apnea severity by nearly two-thirds
EPA Issues New Rules to Reduce Airborne Toxins From Chemical Plants
Companies will be required to conduct 'fenceline monitoring' aimed at spotting dangerous chemical leaks
Birth Rate in United States Remained Unchanged From 2021 to 2022
Birth rate decreased for females ages 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years, increased for women ages 25 to 29, 35 to 44 years
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Impella Left-Sided Blood Pump
Manufacturer says it can puncture the heart and has been linked to 49 deaths, 129 serious injuries
CDC Reports Rise in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease
Infections more common in adults ages 30 to 60 years, Black people, those with HIV
Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
Second study shows age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 2002 to 2022, but did not change from 2021 to 2022
