Republicans in the Senate provided six votes Tuesday that were needed to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs by a 50-46 vote. Califf is the 25th FDA commissioner and takes over the agency from Dr. Janet Woodcock who has served as acting commissioner since Joe Biden became President. She remains at…
If you find yourself shaking your fists at the sky, demanding to know the truth behind the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve probably had your fair share of less-than-pleasant bathroom time.Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and it’s more common than you might think. The National Institute of Diabetes and…
New research published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that people with COVID-19 may be at “substantial” risk of heart complications for at least one year following testing positive. The heart complications can include blood clots, irregular heart rhythm, inflammation, heart attack, and heart failure. In some cases, the complications have even resulted in…
Kathy Griffin appears to be having the time of her life celebrating her recovery from lung cancer. In a sun-drenched video the Search Party star shared on social media, she’s taking in a glorious ocean view from the calm waters of an infinity pool. Oh, and she’s nude. Alongside this clip, the comedian shared some exciting news:…
Looking for a form of self-care that makes you feel as sexy under your clothes as you are on the outside? A lingerie subscription box is the answer. That’s right, friends: There are subscription services that send you monthly shipments of gorgeous, stylist-curated bras, matching sets, lacy underwear, and so much more—making a lingerie box…
The public and industry had the opportunity this week to hear FDA representatives talk about a proposed rule regarding how to make water used in the growing of fresh produce safer. The session with the Food and Drug Administration officials included about 30 minutes for comments from the audience, which consisted of three-minutes each from…
Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old Russian figure skater, will be allowed to continue to compete at the Olympics despite testing positive for performance enhancing drugs in December, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Monday. After the controversial decision came out, U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson questioned the ruling, wondering how Valieva’s case…
Back to topRheumatoid arthritis diagnosis versus psoriatic arthritis diagnosisFinding out the root cause of your symptoms is important to not only feeling better but also preventing long-lasting joint damage before it starts. If you’re able to, the Arthritis Foundation recommends seeing a doctor who specializes in treating inflammatory joint diseases, called a rheumatologist (your primary…
Three people have been infected with salmonellosis after contact with contaminated dog treats, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). The Massachusetts DPH is advising consumers who have any Dog Gone Dog Treats to dispose of them. The confirmed patients include three residents of Essex County, MA, two adults in their 70s and…
Giant Eagle Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, is recalling frozen bags of Giant Eagle diced green peppers because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to Giant Supermarkets in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana. There is concern that consumers may still have possession of some of the recalled products because…