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

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

Experimental Antiviral May Shorten Flu Symptoms

Single-dose suraxavir marboxil shortened influenza symptoms, cutting recovery time by 21 hours compared to placebo.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

Hydrophobic, Chlorhexidine, vs. Standard PICCs

A randomized trial compares hydrophobic, chlorhexidine, and standard polyurethane peripherally inserted central catheters.

Conexiant

January 15, 2025

Unburned Homes Post-Wildfire Pose Risks

People with smoke or ash damaged homes reported more physical health symptoms six months postfire than those in nondamaged homes.

Reuters

January 14, 2025

Allergic Multimorbidity Linked to Mucosal Healing in UC

Patients with 3+ allergic conditions had 8x higher odds of achieving mucosal healing, highlighting potential shared immune pathways.

Conexiant

January 13, 2025

7-Day Antibiotic Course Matches 14 Days for Bloodstream Infections

7-day antibiotics noninferior to 14 days for bloodstream infections, reducing exposure and antibiotic-related risks.

Conexiant

January 13, 2025

Boosting Primary Care: Medical School Strategies

"It’s not the medical schools that are the problem; it’s the job. The job is too toxic.”

KFF Health News

January 10, 2025

Wildfires Strain L.A. Health System

The raging wildfires in Los Angeles County have disrupted healthcare services, leading to evacuations, power outages, and operational challenges for medical facilities.

KFF Health News