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Palliative Care or Hospice? What's the Distinction?

SATURDAY, July 26, 2025 If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious illness and suggests palliative care, don t jump to conclusions.It doesn t mean you have mere m

Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches

FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches are being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts, a major allergen. The affecte

Novel Treatments Recommended for Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults

In an update to the guidelines for managing atopic dermatitis in adults, four new treatment recommendations are presented. The focused update was published onli

Patients Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs After Incident Cancer Diagnosis

Patients face high out-of-pocket costs (OOPCs) after an incident diagnosis of cancer, with costs increasing with stage of diagnosis, according to a study publis

Suboptimal Dialysis Initiation Common in Patients With Advanced CKD

Suboptimal dialysis initiation, typically defined as dialysis initiation during a hospitalization and or with a central venous catheter, is common among patient

Rebound Weight Gain Common After Discontinuing Antiobesity Medications

Antiobesity medications (AOMs) yield weight loss during use, followed by weight regain after discontinuation of treatment, according to a review published onlin

U.S. to Remove Mercury Preservative From Flu Jabs

FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 It s official The controversial preservative thimerosal will be stripped from all flu vaccines distributed in the United States. According

'Forever Chemicals' Identified in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products

Reusable feminine hygiene products often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a study published online July 22 in Environmental Scie

Mental Health Care Use, Mortality Rates Increased With Prolonged Grief

Relatives bereaved by natural death with high and sustained grief symptoms have increased mental health care use and mortality for up to 10 years after the loss

Many Young Vapers Make Potentially Dangerous Tweaks To Their Devices

FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 Most teens and young adults who vape tinker with their devices, often in potentially dangerous ways, a new study says. More than 4 out of

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