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BMI or Body Fat Percentage: Measure Both to Gauge Health

BMI or body fat Both body fat percentage and BMI are important to monitor. They give you a good starting point, but you don t want to use BMI alone to make a he

FDA Allows Florida to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada

In what could prove to be a major turning point for the prescription drug market in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a Flor

CDC: Salmonella Risk Prompts Recall of Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats

Twenty-four people have been sickened from a Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats sent to Sam s Club distribution centers nationwide. On January 3, 2

Psychologists Face Challenges of Increased Demand, Patient Severity

The ongoing mental health crisis is causing significant challenges for many psychologists as they grapple with both heightened demand and patients presenting wi

One-Third of Patients Persist on Antiobesity Medications at Six Months

Later-stage persistence with antiobesity medication (AOM) varies based on the drug and six-month weight loss, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Ob

Statin Initiation Cuts Mortality in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease

Statin initiation may lower the risk for mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and no prior

FDA Gives Florida OK to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada

Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin.The public strongly favors drug imports. A 2019 KFF poll found that nearl

Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

A salmonella outbreak that s already sickened 24 people is triggering the recall of charcuterie meats sent to Sam s Club distribution centers nationwide. On Jan

Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers

Migraines are not only extremely painful, but they also appear to pose a driving risk for seniors, a new study warns. Older adult drivers recently diagnosed wit

Nicotine Study Shows Mind's Power When It Comes to Drugs

How much a person believes in the strength of a drug might influence how powerfully that drug influences brain activity, a new study has found. Smokers told to

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