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Light-to-Moderate Wine Consumption Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Findings based on objective urinary biomarker used to measure consumption in older Mediterranean population
Dual-Biomarker Algorithm Can Inform Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
High accuracy seen for cartilage oligomeric matrix protein concentration and the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein to interleukin‐8 ratio
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to More Hospital Admissions
Findings seen for both all-cause and cause-specific hospital admissions
California Declares Bird Flu Emergency as Outbreak in Cows Continues
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a public health emergency on Wednesday as bird...
DOJ Alleges CVS Facilitated Unlawful Sales, Violating Federal Opioid Regulations
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint against CVS...
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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...
Antidepressant Use Tied to Reduced Genital Sensitivity
Findings show persistent posttreatment genital hypoesthesia among sexual and gender minority youth with history of antidepressant use
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
Team Sports, but Not Overall Physical Activity, in Young Childhood Linked to Later Executive...
Compared with children in individual sports, team sports participants exhibited better overall executive function
2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Influenza Testing at Hospital ED Visits
Percentage of annual ED visits with an influenza test ordered or provided increased from 2.5 to 10.9 percent
Arsenic in Drinking Water Tied to Kidney Cancer Risk
Findings seen for 240 counties in Texas when accounting for demographic, socioeconomic factors and cancer risk factors
Risk for Cardiovascular Conditions Increased With Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis
Significantly increased risks seen for major adverse cardiovascular events and any cardiovascular condition
Artificially and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tied to New Chronic Kidney Disease
Moderate natural juice consumption tied to lower risk