Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency’s food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.Frank Yiannas was also among the top officials leading the agency r…
Learn MoreUpdated Boosters Cut Risk of XBB Variant Infection by Nearly Half
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests the updated bivalent COVID booster shots are worth getting, new government data shows they cut the chances of infection with the new XBB variant by nearly half.While those ages 49 …
Learn MoreCognitive Screening Test at License Renewal Explored for Seniors
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among older adults, there was a decrease in the number of collisions as drivers and an increase in injuries as pedestrians and cyclists following a March 2017 policy amendment for a cognitive screening test…
Learn MoreRisk for Pregnancy Loss Increased With Employment During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for pregnancy loss is increased with employment during pregnancy and for several occupational types, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the Journal of Occupational Health.Chae-Bong Ki…
Learn MoreRecord 16.5 Million Americans Have Signed Up for Affordable Care Act
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than 3 million new people signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this year, swelling enrollment numbers to a record 16.3 million Americans.”On the 10th anniversary of the AC…
Learn MoreLa COVID prolongada mandó al banquillo a muchos trabajadores estadounidenses
MARTES, 24 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La COVID prolongada se ha cobrado un alto precio a la fuerza laboral de EE. UU., muestra un nuevo informe.El análisis de las reclamaciones de compensación laboral del Fondo de Seguros del Estado de Nueva…
Learn MoreRecord 16.5 Million Americans Have Signed Up for Obamacare
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than 3 million new people signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, this year, swelling enrollment numbers to a record 16.3 million Americans.”On the 10th annive…
Learn More1 in 3 U.S. Public Health Workers Feels Threatened During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One-third of public health workers have endured threats, anger and aggression from the public during the pandemic, and that has come at a steep cost to their mental health, a new study finds. “The negative …
Learn MoreIs Your State Among the Worst for Tobacco Control?
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to tobacco control, some states do a far better job than others of preventing and reducing smoking.A new report from the American Lung Association (ALA) notes that California, Maine, Massachus…
Learn MoreThe Time Is Now to Curb Spring Allergies
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Send yourself some love this Valentine’s Day by setting a reminder to start taking your spring allergy medications.It’s important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms are expected to appear when …
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