January 17, 2025

CDC Urges 24-Hour Bird Flu Tests

The CDC emphasizes timely testing for avian influenza A in hospitalized patients to prevent delays and enhance rapid public health responses. Low person-to-person transmission risk has been reported with ongoing U.S. cases among farmworkers.

Reuters

January 16, 2025

FDA Clears First Nicotine Pouches for U.S. Market

FDA grants first-ever marketing authorization for ZYN nicotine pouches following a scientific review that showed lower health risks compared to traditional tobacco products and minimal youth usage.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

FDA to Revoke Red No. 3

Red No. 3 is found in many popular food items, including Pop Tarts, Dole Fruit Packs, Double Bubble Gum, Peeps, and more.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits for Tobacco

The US Food and Drug Administration has introduced a proposal to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes, with the goal of curbing addiction, reducing smoking rates, and averting millions of tobacco-related deaths by 2100.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

FDA Pushes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels

The FDA has proposed a new front-of-package nutrition label for packaged foods, in line with broader efforts to address the nation's chronic disease crisis. The World Health Organization has also advocated for easily accessible nutritional information to support healthier choices.

Reuters

January 03, 2025

Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Alcohol, Cancer Link

Of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., 16.4% are directly linked to alcohol consumption.

Conexiant

January 03, 2025

Fentanyl Mix Drives Opioid’s Fourth Wave

The mix of stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines with fentanyl is driving what experts call the opioid epidemic’s “fourth wave.”

KFF Health News

January 03, 2025

California Cracks Down on Processed Foods

“The food we eat shouldn’t make us sick with disease or lead to lifelong consequences."

Reuters