Senate health committee meets with FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton
The Senate health committee held a meeting with Heidi Overton on Thursday regarding her nomination for FDA commissioner and her views on abortion medication.
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Kenyan elephants use medicinal plants for self-treatment
A study in Kenya documents wild African elephants seeking specific plants when unwell and mothers treating their young.
NHS England chief demands immediate suspension for staff suspected of snooping on patient records
Jim Mackey, head of NHS England, told all 205 health trusts to suspend staff immediately if they are suspected of accessing medical records without clinical justification.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weekly insulin Onswik for Type 2 diabetes patients
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's new weekly basal insulin, Onswik, for adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Unarmed mental health teams are replacing police at 911 calls in many cities
Programs sending mental health workers to 911 calls instead of police have expanded across nearly 100 cities in recent years.
Tariq Halal Meats partners with British Asian Trust for Pakistan mental health
Tariq Halal Meats and the British Asian Trust announced a partnership to support mental health services in Pakistan.
Medicines Patent Pool signs deals for generic Roche flu drug in 129 nations
A U.N.-backed agency brokered sub-licensing agreements with eleven manufacturers to produce generic versions of a Roche influenza treatment for distribution across 129 countries.
Alabama jury begins first US trial against TikTok over teen safety claims
An Alabama jury will hear the state's lawsuit against TikTok and ByteDance starting Monday in Montgomery state court.
Julia Morris returns to school with new Class Clowns role
Comedian Julia Morris announced her return to television hosting duties for the game show Class Clowns after Channel 10 declined to commission a thirteenth season of I'm A Celebrity.
Therapist shares three techniques for calm parenting moments
A therapist and mother of three offers emotional regulation strategies for parents facing stressful situations.