Floods associated with 25% rise in US deaths from several major causes“Over the last 20 years, large floods were associated with up to 24.9% higher death rates from major mortality causes in the U.S. compared to normal conditions. A new study in the journal Nature...
Attitudes and perspectives of healthcare workers on treating chronic hepatitis C infection in children and adolescents“There are gaps in knowledge about the values and preferences of healthcare workers (HCW) with respect to treatment of children and adolescents living...
Diabetes drug appears to fight lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients“Research conducted at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that metformin also appears to fight lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients. Further,...
FDA Updates “Healthy” Claim, Providing a Refreshed Tool for Consumers“SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim...
Orange County’s Needle Exchange Program is Finished“After Santa Ana officials battled a needle exchange program from setting up shop within city limits again, the local substance abuse clinic has rescinded its application to operate in Orange County – ending a saga...
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