Health

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved a “novel” drug used to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, the agency announced. Leqembi, which is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and American-based drugmaker Biogen, was initially approved in January under the Accelerated Approval pathway. After promising clinical trials, the drug was …

The Biden administration this week ordered six companies to stop their illegal sales of food products that contain cannabis and are dressed up to look like popular kids’ snacks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent cease and desist letters to the companies for …

Come on in, the water’s fine … Or is it? Beaches are among America’s biggest natural attractions, with an estimated 400 million people visiting one each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. Yet a new report suggests that the country’s coastlines may hold hidden health hazards. Roughly half …

New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that brushing your teeth boosts the brain — helping to reduce the risk of dementia. People with good dental hygiene had more neurons in the hippocampus, the study found; the hippocampus plays a role in memory. Gum disease and tooth loss were …

Fewer than 40% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients receive CPR before EMS teams arrive, according to the American Heart Association. Even fewer patients are treated with an automated external defibrillator or AED.  New initiatives and partnerships are working to change that, with the goal of doubling the survival rate for …

Edible cannabis products sold in packaging that closely resembles kids’ snacks such as Doritos chips and Oreo cookies are deceptive and could pose a health risk to children, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday.  The FTC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are jointly demanding that companies that use such marketing …

Wearing proper sunscreen and submitting to cancer screenings are the best ways to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays this summer.  It’s important to protect your skin when outside by wearing proper SPF sunscreen and long clothes.  Nearly one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age …

Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that require surgery and crucial care for the spine. Scoliosis is typically diagnosed through X-rays. The cause …

Monsters under the bed aren’t the only bedtime horrors to worry about. Sheets and pillowcases may actually be embedded with bacteria, according to a new study by Amerisleep, a mattress company in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Unwashed bedding could even contain more bacteria than toilet seats after just one week, according to …

A former Australian rules football player has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a landmark finding for female professional athletes. The Concussion Legacy Foundation said Heather Anderson, who played for Adelaide in the Australian Football League Women’s competition, is the first female athlete diagnosed with CTE, the degenerative brain …