The FDA has recently implemented a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales. This rule, which will go into effect on September 30, requires tobacco retailers to verify the age of anyone under the age of 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco products. This new age restriction
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The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, is a virus that was first identified in 1955 in a forest worker on the island of Trinidad. It is native to forested tropical areas and was named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus has been linked to small biting flies called midges and some
Older adults are often at risk of falls and related injuries, especially those with depression. A cohort study conducted on more than 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries revealed some interesting findings regarding the use of first-line antidepressants and its association with a decreased risk of falls and injuries among this population. According to the study, the use
With the ongoing scrutiny of President Biden’s health in recent months, it is striking to note the limited information available regarding the medical background of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Despite her significant position, there have been no public releases of her medical records or physician letters to date. MedPage Today’s attempts to acquire information
Dr. Matthew Gorski from Northwell Health warns that pterygium, commonly known as “surfer’s eye,” can occur in patients who are not surfers. This eye condition, induced by ultraviolet radiation, highlights the importance of sun protection for overall eye health. Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, the chief medical officer of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, raises concerns
Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), recently found himself on the other side of the medical curtain. Fauci was hospitalized after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites and most people infected
The recent ban on wearing masks in public in suburban New York, except for health and religious reasons, has sparked controversy and legal action. Disability Rights of New York filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals with disabilities, arguing that the ban is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities. The ban,
The case of Dr. Oumair Aejaz, MD, who has been charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly videotaping nude women and children, is a disturbing example of abuse of power in the medical field. The fact that authorities are reviewing thousands of videos in this case highlights the severity of the situation and the impact
Gwen Walz, wife of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, recently clarified that she underwent intrauterine insemination (IUI) rather than in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children. This distinction is important as it sheds light on the highly personal journey the couple went through to start a family. Gov. Walz’s candidness about their struggles with fertility treatments,
Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to treat, with limited options and poor prognosis. However, a recent phase II study has explored a dose-reduction strategy for a common first-line combination therapy, offering promising results in terms of tolerability and efficacy. In the study, researchers found that patients with stable disease on a combination therapy of