Weight loss drugs linked to lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Most weight loss drugs were linked to a lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses, according to research published by Epic... Read More.
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Drug shortage can put patients’ lives at risk, experts warn
(NEW YORK) -- National shortage of over-the-counter and prescription drugs for health issues such as asthma, ADHD or cancer have been troubling patients and... Read More.
EPA announces new air quality standards for particulate matter, citing health risks
(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to significantly reduce the level of air pollution known as particulate matter... Read More.
Recalled dairy products may be linked to listeria outbreak in seven states, CDC warns
(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert for recalled cheeses, yogurts and sour creams potentially linked... Read More.
East Palestine residents still displaced, suffering 1 year after toxic train derailment
(OHIO) -- In the one year since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where 11 cars carrying hazardous materials spilled toxins into... Read More.
How cosmetic leg lengthening surgeries are luring patients and courting controversy
(NEW YORK) -- Being tall is a stature that many men have longed for and some are turning to leg lengthening surgery to enhance... Read More.
Washington state experiencing first known outbreak of potentially deadly fungus: Health officials
(NEW YORK) -- Washington state is experiencing its first known outbreak of a potentially deadly fungus, according to public health officials.Four patients in the... Read More.
Heart health month: What we know about lipoprotein (a)
(NEW YORK) -- For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk increases with high... Read More.
North Carolina governor hopes Medicaid expansion, to 600K residents, can be example after yearslong battle
(NEW YORK) -- More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act was passed, more than 600,000 adults in North Carolina are now eligible... Read More.
As 988 centers struggle to hire, burnout plagues some crisis staff
(NEW YORK) -- For Belinda Mosby, the nightmares started in March.Mosby had been working at Carelon Behavioral Health, one of the new 988 Suicide... Read More.
What to know about ZYN, the nicotine substitute going viral and facing scrutiny
(NEW YORK) -- A type of nicotine pouches designed for adults is facing scrutiny on Capitol Hill, while also exploding in popularity online and... Read More.
Oregon officials declare state of emergency to address fentanyl crisis in Portland
(OREGON) -- Oregon government officials have declared a 90-day state of emergency to address Portland's growing fentanyl crisis.Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica... Read More.
