Branded weight-loss meds safe, but avoid compounded versions, experts say
The benefits of prescription weight-loss drugs for people with obesity override the risks, but compounded formulations of the medications can cause big problems, experts told UPI. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Salmonella outbreak from Busseto charcuterie sample grows to 22 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting almost four dozen illnesses across 22 states linked to a Busseto brand charcuterie sampler that may be infected with salmonella. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Shortage of ADHD drugs continues as patients scramble to find medication
A lingering shortage of medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is forcing patients to scramble to obtain the prescription drugs they need. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

As lead levels decline in American Indians' blood, heart health benefits rise
A decade-long decline in the lead levels of American Indians ' blood has resulted in reduced blood pressure and heart failure, new research from the National Institutes of Health revealed Thursday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study: Sickle cell disorder patients less likely to get full COVID-19 vaccine dosage
The recent findings by the University of Michigan ' s academic medical center suggests adults with sickle cell disease are half as likely to have received an initial COVID-19 vaccine dose as people without sickle cell. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic study says AI can detect heart disease in pregnant women
The Mayo Clinic in Florida is saying a digital stethoscope enabled by Artificial Intelligence can detect pregnancy-related heart disease. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

In addition to lead, FDA now says chromium detected in recalled cinnamon products
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said in addition to lead, chromium has been found in cinnamon-apple products from Austrofoods that were made in Ecuador and have been recalled. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Charcuterie meats pulled from Sam's Club after salmonella outbreak
A meat processing company recalled numerous packages of charcuterie meats sold at Sam ' s Club after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More women who are not pregnant stock up on abortion pills, study finds
A new study finds that thousands of women who are not pregnant are stocking up on abortion pills to " prepare for possible abortion restrictions " in certain states. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Walmart vendor recalls high-powered magnetic balls due to ingestion hazard
A vendor selling products through walmart.com issued a recall, because its high-powered magnetic ball sets have been shown to be an ingestion hazard. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BlendJet recalls nearly 5M portable blenders due to fire, laceration hazards
BlendJet recalled 4.8 million portable blenders after reports of burning and laceration injuries. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hospitals purchased by private equity firms are less safe, Harvard study says
The trend of private equity firms purchasing hospitals is making them less safe and lessening the quality of care, a study released by Harvard Medical School on Tuesday says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

In $4 billion deal, Bristol Myers Squibb to buy cancer therapeutics firm RayzeBio
Biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb announced Tuesday that it will acquire RayzeBio. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Owning a pet may slow rate of cognitive decline, study suggests
Owning a pet may slow the rate of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, new research suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55, even if treated, can boost heart disease risk
Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 has a lasting impact on your risk of heart disease in later life -- even if you subsequently lower your levels, new research indicates. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news