Recently, the FDA issued a final rule that will have significant implications for tobacco retailers across the United States. This new rule raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, in alignment with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December 2019. The federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products
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Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, is a viral illness that originates from forested tropical areas. Discovered in 1955 in a forest worker on the island of Trinidad, the virus was named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus has been associated with midges, small biting flies, as well as certain types
Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression in older adults, but there has been concern regarding their potential impact on fall risk. A recent cohort study by Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh investigated the association between first-line antidepressants and the risk of falls and related injuries among older adults. The study
In the realm of political leadership, transparency is often hailed as a cornerstone of accountability. However, when it comes to the medical history of our leaders, a veil of secrecy seems to linger. Recent scrutiny of President Biden’s health has shed light on the lack of information surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ medical background.
In the medical field, it is crucial to pay close attention to the statements made by professionals. It is easy to accept information at face value, but upon careful examination, one may uncover misleading or incomplete statements that could have serious consequences for patients’ health. Dr. Jonathan Finnoff’s question about antibiotic selection for Olympians who
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was recently in the hospital after contracting the West Nile virus. However, a spokesperson confirmed that he is now recovering at home. The spokesperson assured that Fauci is expected to make a full recovery, which comes as a relief
A recent federal class action lawsuit has been filed by Disability Rights of New York against a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public, except for health and religious reasons. The organization argues that the Mask Transparency Act, passed by the Nassau County Legislature, poses a direct threat to public health and discriminates
Recently, Michigan doctor Oumair Aejaz, MD, was charged with multiple sex crimes after allegedly videotaping nude women and children. This disturbing case has brought to light a potential breach of trust and violation of patient rights within the medical community. Authorities are currently reviewing thousands of videos as part of their investigation into this appalling
In a recent statement, Gwen Walz, the wife of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, made a clarification regarding her experience with fertility treatments. Contrary to previous reports, Gwen revealed that she underwent intrauterine insemination (IUI) instead of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive her children. This personal disclosure sheds light on the emotional turmoil that the
A recent randomized phase II study has proposed a novel strategy for dose reduction in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The study, conducted by Frank Kullmann, MD, and colleagues, aimed to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of an alternating treatment approach in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The study found that patients who received alternating