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, federal health officials said.

"The FDA will use all resources and authorities at its disposal to make sure infant formula products are safe and wholesome for the families and childre...

Trump Administration May Cut CDC's HIV Prevention Division

The Trump administration is weighing elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division on HIV Prevention, sparking concerns among public health experts.

If implemented, the move could shift HIV prevention efforts to another agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

A...

New Clot-Busting Drug 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 quickly, a new study says.

Tenecteplase (TNKase) is the first new clot-busting drug to be approved in nearly 30 years, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) giving it the thum...

Ears Ringing? Diet Changes Might Reduce Risk Of Tinnitus

Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person’s risk of tinnitus.

Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more milk and coffee may also stave off the vexing and persistent buzzing that can drive folks to distraction.

Simple dietary changes a...

Combination Therapy Recommended For Migraines

Doctors should prescribe triptans for migraine patients who aren’t receiving relief from over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, according to a new clinical guideline from the American College of Physicians.

The recommendation is based on an evidence review showing that adding a triptan to either a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

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 with sleep problems needed to see a doctor 32% less often and had a 48% reduction in medication use after surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillectomy), resear...