U.S. Effort to Fight HIV Worldwide Has Brought Lifesaving Treatment to Millions
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Since it began in 2004, a global effort led by the United States to combat HIV has dramatically increased the number of people it helps, a new government report shows.In its report, the U.S. Centers for Dise…
Learn MoreU.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain “forever chemicals” from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better know…
Learn MoreLa licencia por enfermedad paga es buena para las empresas: estudio
LUNES, 27 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Estados Unidos es uno de los pocos países desarrollados sin una protección federal de licencia por enfermedad paga, debido al menos en parte a preocupaciones sobre el daño potencial para los negocios, s…
Learn MoreAfter Criticism, FDA Pledges to Revamp Its Tobacco Division
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The heavily criticized U.S. Food and Drug Administration tobacco program promised changes on Friday, including a five-year strategic plan to better outline priorities.”As we enter this era of declining use of…
Learn MorePaid Sick Leave: Good for Business, Study Finds
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States is one of the few developed nations without federal paid sick leave protection, owing at least in part to concerns about potential harms to business, according to a new study.Yet, researchers…
Learn MoreAfter Criticism, FDA Pledges to Revamp Its Tobacco Division
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s heavily criticized tobacco program promised changes on Friday, including a five-year strategic plan to better outline priorities. “As we enter this era of declining use …
Learn MoreAbuse in Childhood, Young Adulthood Linked to Welfare Receipt
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Abuse in childhood and young adulthood is associated with an increased risk for long-term welfare receipt, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Pediatrics.Pascale Domond, Ph.D., from Ste-Justine Uni…
Learn MoreInflation Reduction Act Estimated to Yield Billions in Drug Savings
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new simulation suggests Medicare drug savings from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will be substantial, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Health Forum.Benjamin N. Rome, M.D., from Br…
Learn MoreUna encuesta encuentra que muchas mujeres están confundidas sobre el aborto médico
MIÉRCOLES, 1 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los cambios en las leyes sobre el aborto en EE. UU. han provocado confusión entre las mujeres sobre el aborto con medicamentos y la anticoncepción de emergencia, la pastilla del “día después”.Una nue…
Learn MorePoll Finds Many U.S. Women Confused About Medical Abortion
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Changes in U.S. abortion laws have prompted confusion among women about medication abortion and emergency contraception, or the “morning-after” pill.A new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) underscor…
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