Experts offer sleep advice to university students starting their first term
Sleep experts provide tips for new university students struggling with fatigue during the start of term.
Category: Health
Woman confirmed to have brain worm infection after lab test shows eggs growing tails
A woman has been confirmed to have a brain worm infection after laboratory tests showed the parasite's eggs developing tails.
Testosterone prescriptions for women rose sharply despite lack of FDA approval
An analysis by Truveta for Reuters published on September 15 found a surge in female testosterone prescriptions amid pharmacy access issues.
Experts say homegrown produce safety depends on growing conditions and handling
Food safety experts weigh in on whether vegetables from a home garden are safer than store-bought options amid rising fears of foodborne illness.
HHS announces new rules to reduce animal testing in drug development
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled new strategies today to shift medical research toward human-based methods and limit the use of animals.
Former FDA commissioners urge Heidi Overton to strengthen agency amid global competition
Former FDA commissioners told a Senate health committee hearing that nominee Heidi Overton has a chance to improve the Food and Drug Administration.
Patients sue GL-1 makers over sudden loss of vision
Patients have filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that make GLP-1 drugs alleging the firms failed to warn about a rare condition causing sudden vision loss.
Hyrox competitor finishes Beijing race despite reported bowel incontinence
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk completed a Hyrox event in Beijing last week while suffering from severe bowel incontinence.
Documentary explores teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists
A new documentary examines a teenager who wrote correspondence to imprisoned climate activists in the United Kingdom.
Insurance coverage for cancer symptom relief remains inconsistent despite medical guidelines
Cancer patients and clinicians report that insurance companies often deny payment for evidence-based integrative treatments like acupuncture and mindfulness programs.