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FDA Announces 'Operation Stork Speed' to Improve Infant Formula

In an effort to guarantee the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Admini

Increasing Sleepiness Linked to Dementia Risk in Oldest Old Women

Increasing sleepiness is associated with increased dementia risk among oldest old women, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurology.Sasha Milto

Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline

The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by the

Clot-Busting Drug, TNKase, Quicker And As Effective In Treating Stroke

A newly approved clot- busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old medication still used by most U.S. hospitals, and can be delivered even more quick

FDA Increases Testing For Heavy Metals In Baby Formula

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up testing for heavy metals in infant formula and reviewing key nutrients required in these products, fe

Disruptions in Amino Acid, Lipid Metabolism May Signal Tardive Dyskinesia

Disruptions in amino acid and lipid metabolism may be biomarkers of tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a study published online Feb. 21 in Schizophrenia Bull

Sonolysis Reduces Risk for Periprocedural Cerebrovascular Events During Carotid Endarterectomy

For patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, sonolysis is safe and results in a significant reduction in the composite incidence of ischemic stroke, transien

Burden of Alzheimer Disease Rose Worldwide From 1990 to 2021

The burden of Alzheimer disease and other dementias (ADODs) rose globally from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published online in the April issue of the Ame

Lung Cancer Screening Adherence Rates Decline Annually After Baseline Screening

Screening adherence is associated with increased overall and early-stage lung cancer detection rates among individuals undergoing lung cancer screening (LCS) ho

Tonsil Removal Helps Kids With Snoring/Sleep Apnea

Removing the tonsils and adenoids can improve the sleep of kids with mild breathing problems that disturb their slumber, a new clinical trial reports. Children

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