Quality time with dogs can relieve stress, aid concentration, study says
Petting, walking and playing with a dog decreases stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, a new study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Measles infections rise in Chicago area as 45 cases recorded nationwide
The Chicago Department of Public Health says four cases of measles have been detected amongst migrants housed at a shelter in Pilsen, bringing the number of cases in the Chicago area in the past four days up to five. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA clears Wegovy manufacturer to market weight-loss drug for heart health
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk ' s application to add cardiovascular benefits to the weight-loss drug ' s label. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA warns consumers in at least 7 states not to eat mussels from parts of Newfoundland
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday advised retailers and restaurants in at least seven eastern states not to sell mussels found in parts of Newfoundland. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA designates LSD-based drug as possible breakthrough treatment for anxiety
A psychedelic medicine biotech company announced Thursday its LSD-based drug has won U.S. Food and Drug Administration breakthrough treatment status for treating generalized anxiety disorder with lasting relief. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Private lab finds cancer-causing chemical in certain acne products
A new report finds certain acne treatments, including Proactive and Clearasil, contain " unacceptably high levels " of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA issues warning about lead-contaminated ground cinnamon
The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to toss-out six ground cinnamon products, sold in the United States, after the agency found they are contaminated with lead. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating refined carbs could reduce perceived facial attractiveness, study says
Immediate and chronic consumption of refined carbohydrates may impact how attractive a man or woman ' s face appears to a heterosexual person of the opposite gender, new research from France suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA signs off on first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the federal agency had approved an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for those who do not use insulin. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study finds sweetened drink consumption may be linked to atrial fibrillation
People who consume drinks sweetened either artificially or with sugar may run a heightened risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm, says a new peer-reviewed Chinese study out Tuesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study links apnea issues to memory, thinking problems
Sufferers of sleep apnea may be more likely to experience memory or thinking problems, a new preliminary study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC changes isolation guidelines for those infected with COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that a five-day isolation period is no longer needed for people who test positive for COVID-19. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Walgreens, CVS to begin selling mifepristone abortion pill in some stores
CVS and Walgreens said Friday they would begin selling mifepristone abortion pills at their locations in states where it is legal, certified by the Food and Drug Administration. President Joe Biden hailed the decision. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA confirms toxic applesauce contaminant was lead chromate
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has confirmed that lead and chromium in applesauce from Ecuador manufacturer Austrofoods are from lead chromate. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA confirms toxic applesauce contaminate was lead chromate
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has confirmed that lead and chromium in applesauce from Ecuador manufacturer Austrofoods are from lead chromate. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
