April 23, 2025

Long-Term EEG Monitoring Now Authorized in the United States

The FDA has authorized Minder, the first implantable continuous electroencephalogram monitor, offering long-term brain activity tracking for improved epilepsy management, available in the U.S.

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April 23, 2025

FDA Targets Petroleum-Based Dyes in Food Supply

The FDA and HHS announced plans to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, citing potential health risks and aligning with global safety standards.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 22, 2025

Heavy Metals Found in Toothpaste

There are some "heavy metals that are essential in small quantities but could result in adverse effects if present in excess."

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April 22, 2025

National Survey Reveals Sex Shift in Alcohol Use

Past-month binge drinking among young adult females in 2021-2023 was higher than males.

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April 21, 2025

New Prescription App Reduces Migraine Days

The FDA has authorized CT-132, the first prescription digital therapeutic for episodic migraine prevention, based on clinical trial data showing reduced monthly migraine days.

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April 18, 2025

Intranasal Diazepam Gains Expanded Approval for Pediatric Patients

“Approval of an immediate-use intranasal diazepam treatment that can be given at any time—even while a child is actively seizing—in this young age group is an important advance for the epilepsy community.”

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April 17, 2025

Medical Oddities: Cells Are Listening?

Cytokines, cigarettes, and COX-2—this week’s studies are nothing if not eclectic.

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April 17, 2025

Eyebrows Signal Understanding Gaps in Conversation

Eyebrow furrows can silently signal 'I've not received enough information.'

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