Month: March 2019

Source: Fda.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zulresso (brexanolone) injection for intravenous (IV) use for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. This is the first drug approved by the FDA specifically for PPD. “Postpartum depression is a serious condition that, when severe, can be life-threatening. Women may experience thoughts […] Read More

As the weather warms up, many of us are endeavoring to embark upon lighter (and healthier) lifestyles. What measures can we take to clean up our diets and habits? There are a multitude of reasons why we gain excess belly fat, including lack of exercise, alcohol, poor nutrition and stress. In this article, we review […] Read More

Source: NYTimes.com The Food and Drug Administration is taking another look at breast implants because of renewed safety concerns. Reports from thousands of women that breast implants are causing problems like debilitating joint pain and fatigue, claims long dismissed by the medical profession, are receiving new attention from the Food and Drug Administration and researchers. […] Read More

Source: Reuters Health Healthy food prescriptions written for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries might lower the risk of costly chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and at the same time lower the costs of care, a new study suggests. The prescriptions would even come with a 30 percent discount on foods, including fruits and […] Read More

When we think about exercise, the big question raised is how can we “get fit” or “get in shape”. However, kicking off a fitness journey is not the issue – the big problem is how to maintain fitness. But what happens when our motivation slips, we get bored with our routines, the weather becomes miserable […] Read More

Source: Medscape.com Author: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN A recent flurry of stories across the media have questioned the safety of wireless headphones or earpieces, and have focused in particular on Apple’s AirPods. One of the concerns is whether having such devices in the ear increases the risk of cancer. Medscape Medical News reached out to several […] Read More

Source: CNN Across the country, counties are reporting measles cases: at least 206 in 11 states, per the latest count. On social media, platforms such as Facebook and YouTube are facing pressure to crack down on conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines. And on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are discussing what they’re calling “a growing public […] Read More

Source: Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration issued an unusual warning letter Thursday to a Canadian drug distributor, contending the company has sent “unapproved” and “misbranded” drugs to consumers in the United States, jeopardizing their safety. The FDA urged U.S. consumers “not to use any medicines from CanaRx,” which supplies drugs to employees of […] Read More

According to NCBI, heart disease accounts for approximately 1/3rd of all deaths worldwide. What you eat plays a major role in the health of your heart and can significantly impact your risk of heart disease. Certain foods can influence inflammation, cholesterol levels, triglicerides, blood pressure – all of which are risk factors for heart disease. […] Read More

I’m all for making life simpler and easier. When it comes to cooking and eating healthy, planning ahead is key. Lack of lunch preparation for the week can result in excessive pizza consumption, multi-taco binges, french fry feasts, endless cookie grazing, office donuts, and other questionable food choices. If you’re on a healthy diet kick, […] Read More