Drugmakers fail to report quality issues to FDA
Half of all drugmakers failed to alert the FDA about quality issues with products shipped between 2018 and 2021, according to Axios. Field alert reports…
Category: Health & Fitness
Experts say heart patients shouldn’t skip flu shots
People with heart disease or history of stroke should always get an annual flu vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
Study: Ice cream is healthier than a bagel
A new study suggests that ice cream might be healthier than a multigrain bagel, according to Yahoo. Researchers at Tufts University developed a “Food…
One-pill regimen works best for heart patients
Patients who receive a single “polypill” that combines three common heart medications are more likely to stick to their medication regimens, according to…
Astronauts lose bone in space
A few months in space can lead to decades of permanent bone loss, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers followed a group of 17…
Health insurance price transparency rules take effect
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took effect on July 1 after months of implementation…
Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend
Proponents of the all-meat “carnivore diet” claim it can aid with weight loss, combat chronic diseases, decrease inflammation, lower blood sugar and…
More exercise associated with longer lives
Adults who exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended weekly exercise targets live longer than those who don’t, according to a new study…
Juul products to remain on market — for now
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow Juul Labs’ vaping products to remain on the market for now, according to the New York Times. The…
Intense exercise may deplete calcium
Intense physical exertion over long periods of time may decrease bone mineral density (BMD), according to researchers at the University of Colorado’s…