Bookmark HealthLung disease Unusual Canine Respiratory Illness Reported in Multiple US States by Sophia Chen November 18, 2023 November 18, 2023 An investigative report on a mysterious respiratory illness in dogs affecting several US states, detailing symptoms, research efforts, and veterinary advice.
Bookmark CancerHealthPhilanthropy A Cancer Patient’s Legacy: Eradicating Millions in Medical Debts After Her Demise by Gabriel Martinez November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023 Story of a NYC woman raising funds to forgive millions in medical debt posthumously, inspired by her own cancer journey.
Bookmark AsthmaGeneral NewsHealthMarijuanaMassachusetts A cannabis worker died on the job from an asthma attack. It’s the first reported case in US by Ryan Lee November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023 Tragic occupational asthma death in U.S. cannabis industry underscores the need for enhanced safety measures.
Bookmark Government regulationsHealthProduction facilitiesU.S. Food and Drug Administration Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says by Ryan Lee November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023 FDA exposes unsanitary conditions & record tampering at Indian factory producing recalled eye drops.
Bookmark HealthSports bettingWalt Disney Co ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is here by Lucas Garcia November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023 ESPN Bet, Penn Entertainment’s sports betting app, debuts in 17 U.S. states after a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN.
Bookmark ChildrenHealth At Least 22 Toddlers in 14 States Ill from Lead in Contaminated Applesauce, Reports CDC by Andrew Wright November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023 CDC warns of 22 toddlers in 14 states ill from lead in applesauce, urging testing and caution against contaminated products.
Bookmark Access to health careHealthMedicationObesityWeight management Wegovy Obesity Drug Demonstrates 20% Reduction in Serious Heart Issues, According to Study by Ryan Lee November 12, 2023 November 12, 2023 Study shows Wegovy reduces heart risk by 20%, challenging views on obesity drugs and prompting discussions on health insurance coverage.
Bookmark Chronic painGeneral NewsHealthMedicationPain managementU.S. Food and Drug Administration The Rise of Ketamine in Pain Management Amid Opioid Prescription Decline: Concerns Over Research and Regulation by Joshua Brown November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 Ketamine, once a club drug, is now a pain treatment option with rising prescriptions and concerns over its research, regulation, and safety.
Bookmark ChildrenGovernment regulationsHealthTrending NewsU.S. Food and Drug Administration Expanded Recall of Children’s Fruit Puree Due to Lead Poisoning Concerns by Chloe Baker November 6, 2023 November 6, 2023 FDA probes child fruit puree recall over high lead; advises testing & halts sales at Amazon, Dollar Tree, Schnucks.
Bookmark HealthOrgan donationOrgan transplantsTennessee Scarcity of Black Transplant Surgeons Addressed Through Innovative Medical Training Programs by Sophia Chen October 29, 2023 October 29, 2023 This in-depth article explores a unique program aimed at increasing diversity in the field of transplant surgery. By offering hands-on experience to medical students from minority backgrounds, the initiative seeks …