February 04, 2025

Toxic Metals, Glyphosate Found in Girl Scout Cookies

Lab tests found glyphosate in all sampled Girl Scout cookies and toxic metals in a majority, sparking health and safety concerns.

Conexiant

February 04, 2025

Health Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Data Removal

A medical advocacy group sues U.S. health agencies over the removal of public health data in response to an executive order targeting 'gender ideology extremism.' The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the removed webpages and challenges an OPM memorandum, naming the CDC, FDA, and HHS as defendants.

Reuters

February 03, 2025

Rural Clinics Expand, Medicaid Coverage Stalls

Clemson University is addressing health care needs in rural South Carolina, where uninsured patients, linguistic preferences, and limited Medicaid expansion pose challenges. Learn about their initiatives to improve health care access.

KFF Health News

January 29, 2025

FDA Highlights Importance of DPD Deficiency Discussions With Patients Prior to Capecitabine or Fluorouracil Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recent updates to the product labeling of capecitabine and fluorouracil related to the risks associated with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD)...

The ASCO Post

January 29, 2025

Fracture Infection Treatment: Oral vs Intravenous Data

A trial compared oral versus intravenous antibiotics for fracture-related infections.

Conexiant

January 27, 2025

California Data: Distant Prostate Cancer Rises 6.7% Annually

New study reveals prostate cancer mortality has plateaued statewide since 2012, with distant-stage disease increasing across all demographics—findings that challenge current screening approaches.

Conexiant

January 24, 2025

CRC Risk: Comparing BMI with Central Obesity Metrics

New evidence links central obesity measures to higher colorectal cancer risk compared to body mass index.

Conexiant

January 24, 2025

CDC Freezes Calls, Travel Amid Review

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has initiated a broad pause in public communications and travel, disrupting meetings, publications, and research funding approvals affecting human and animal health.

Reuters

January 24, 2025

Honoring Dr. Loretta C. Ford

“She was truly one of the legends of nursing."

Conexiant