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 16, 2025

FDA Clears Phase 2 Trial: Lorundrostat for OSA-Hypertension

Mineralys Therapeutics receives FDA clearance for a phase II clinical trial investigating lorundrostat, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.

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 09, 2025

CDC Expands Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Age Range

CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccines for adults 50+, expanding previous age-based guidance.

Conexiant

January 09, 2025

Medicare Covers Tirzepatide for Sleep Apnea

Eli Lilly's tirzepatide gets Medicare coverage for sleep apnea, widening access to weight-loss treatment. Are obesity drugs getting a breakthrough?

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

Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warnings

"The direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is well-established."

Reuters

January 03, 2025

DOJ Finds State Violates Mental Health Laws

The U.S. Justice Department's report reveals violations of federal law in the involuntary commitment of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders to psychiatric hospitals in Oklahoma, as well as mishandling of mental health crises by the police.

Reuters