Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s representation.
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Former FDA commissioner on RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel.
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Deaths from heart attacks and heart disease are down
The study indicates overall heart disease death rates dropped 66% in U.S. adults age 25 and older, and deaths from heart attacks dropped by nearly 90%.
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Aquatic therapy helps Veterans in San Diego heal from PTSD
Healing Wave Aquatics uses a 97-degree pool for trauma-informed aquatic therapy for service members trying to cope with PTSD.
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Health insurers to speed up prior authorization process
Changes designed to reduce red tape are in store for hundreds of millions of Americans who have private health insurance.
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Car wash in Florida provides opportunities for people with autism
It can be a challenge for people with autism to find employment opportunities but one business in Florida is providing those much needed opportunities.
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors
In a landmark decision, a divided U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law restricting some medical treatments for transgender minors.
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55 attorneys general agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma
The agreement was reached Monday with the attorneys general of all 50 states, Washington D.C. and four U.S. territories.
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Average age of moms giving birth in the U.S. continues to rise
In a report published Friday by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, researchers found the average age of all mothers giving birth in the United States increased from 28.7-years-old in 2016 to 29.6 in 2023.
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Eli Lilly announces price cut for Zepbound
Eli Lilly is reducing the price of the highest doses of its popular drug Zepbound for folks who aren’t using insurance.
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Avian flu detected again in Arizona farm
A fourth farm in Maricopa County has tested positive for the Avian flu, also known as “bird flu.”
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Sick four-year-old girl can stay in the U.S. for treatment
A Mexican family is being allowed to stay right here in the U.S. while their sick four-year-old daughter receives life-saving care.
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Trump rolls back abortion care guidance
The Trump Administration is rolling back Biden-era guidance for emergency room abortions.
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Judge allows gender-affirming care for federal inmates
A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction in an effort to block the Trump administration from cutting off gender-affirming care for transgender inmates.
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Removing fluoride from drinking water may lead to more cavities
Removing fluoride from public drinking water could have costly consequences, including leading to more cavities in children.
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Zicam and Orajel products recalled over potential fungal contamination
According to the FDA, the recalled products include Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Nasal AllClear Swabs as well as Orajel Baby Teething Swabs.
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New findings on colorectal cancer
Newly-released research shows some promising findings on colorectal cancer treatment and prevention.
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Study: Kids’ cereal has gotten unhealthier
Children’s breakfast cereal is getting unhealthier. The study found that protein and dietary fiber content in those cereals did decrease, but total fat per serving, sodium content and sugar all increased.
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Funding canceled for bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a contract with Moderna for the development of a bird flu vaccine.
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California-based egg company recalls nearly two million eggs due to Salmonella outbreak
The August Egg Company is recalling nearly two million cartons of brown eggs after dozens of people became sick across several states, including California, Nevada and Arizona.
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