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HHS, NIH Launch Next-Generation Universal Vaccine Platform for Pandemic-Prone Viruses

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) today announced the development of the next-generation, univ

FDA Accepts Filing Application for Oral Semaglutide 25 mg, Which If Approved, Would Be The First Oral GLP-1 Treatment for Obesity

Today, Novo Nordisk announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) submission for an investigational once-da

Body Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t

SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It s widely used in healthcare and publi

What You Should Know About ALS, Also Known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

SATURDAY, May 3, 2025 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) known as Lou Gehrig s Disease based on the iconic 1930s New York Yankee baseball player is a progressi

HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics

an innovation absent from current flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The BPL platform is fully government-owned and free from commercial conflicts of interest, the NIH

Common Diabetes Drug, Metformin, Effective Against Knee Arthritis Pain

A common diabetes drug can be repurposed to help overweight and obese people with knee arthritis, a new study says. Metformin reduced knee arthritis pain during

RFK Jr. to Change Vaccine Testing Rules

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change how vaccines are tested in the U.S., a decision that could im

Medetomidine, a Pet Sedative, Spreads in U.S. Illegal Drug Supply

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 A sedative used in animals is showing up more often in illegal drugs and may be making opioid overdoses harder to treat, U.S. health officia

More Than 1.8 Million Ninja Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Risk

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 More than 1.8 million Ninja Foodi pressure cookers are being recalled due to a risk of burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Urinary Incontinence Linked to CVD Risk Factors, Comorbid Conditions

Urinary incontinence is not associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) classification, but is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) ri

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