The FDA has recently taken a stand against unapproved fluoride drugs for children, highlighting potential health risks. This move targets products that have been on the market for years, often promoted as a way to prevent tooth decay. The FDA sent notices to four companies selling these products, es
In China, a big study looked at how smartphones affect the mood of older adults. Over 10, 000 people, with an average age of 84, were part of this research. The study found that those who used smartphones had fewer signs of depression compared to those who didn't. The study grouped smartphone users
Starting November 1st, people can begin signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. But there's a big problem: Congress hasn't decided whether to keep the extra financial help that makes insurance more affordable for millions of Americans. Without this help, i
The CDC has been in a state of chaos, with employees facing repeated layoffs and reinstatements. Aryn Melton Backus, a CDC worker, has been through this cycle three times this year alone. The latest round of layoffs, which occurred during the government shutdown, has left many employees in limbo, un
A fresh heart treatment is spreading across the US. This treatment, called mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER), is getting attention. The goal is to make sure it reaches as many people as possible without losing quality. The study looked at how this treatment is spreading. It checked
Gout is a painful condition caused by too much uric acid in the body. Doctors often prescribe allopurinol to manage it, but this medicine can lead to severe skin reactions in some people. For a long time, a gene test called HLA-B*58:01 was used to identify those at risk. However, this test wasn't ve
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a big problem. It's one of the most common joint diseases around the world. And guess what? Being overweight or obese makes it much worse. That's why researchers wanted to see how much KOA is linked to high BMI. They looked at data from 1990 to 2021. They also tried to p
A mother's relentless pursuit of justice has led to a significant verdict in Maine. Lyndsey Sutherland, the mother of 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent, was awarded $25 million after a jury found that Mid Coast Medical Group's negligence contributed to her daughter's death. The verdict came after a brief
Health insurers are pointing fingers at hospitals for using AI to boost their bills. They claim this is a big reason why their costs are going up. But is this really the whole story? Insurers are now using their own AI to fight back. They say hospitals are using AI to code and bill in ways that dri
Gum disease is more than just a dental issue. It's linked to serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. The main culprit? A bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum. This sneaky germ loves to hang out in your mouth and can cause big trouble if it spreads. Here's how it works. When you do
