As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves
As the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires began last week, Jo-Marie Lawrence was watching a movie in Burbank with her…
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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
When Jamila Acfalle decided to get her first cat, she had one requirement: It had to be brave. Acfalle is…
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be…
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the risks of…
Ozempic and Wegovy selected for next round of Medicare drug price negotiations
Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that…
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Now that the US Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3, many people are criticizing or questioning…
Nutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to…
Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: ‘We’re seeing a change’
Charmella Roark remembers the shock that stopped her in her tracks when she learned about her younger sister’s cancer diagnosis.…
Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of…
Biden administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in cigarettes and some other types…