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FDA Advisory Panel Deliberates on MDMA Therapy for PTSD
A federal advisory committee convened on Tuesday to evaluate the potential of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This marks the first time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers have considered a psychedelic drug for medical use, a significant shift given MDMA's current classification as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. 
A federal advisory committee convened on Tuesday to evaluate the potential of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This marks the first time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers have considered a psychedelic drug for medical use, a significant shift given MDMA's current classification as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. -
Fauci Refutes Suppression Allegations on COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced intense scrutiny on Monday as he testified before the House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The session, marked by heated exchanges and partisan tensions, centered on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his views on the virus's origins. 
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced intense scrutiny on Monday as he testified before the House Oversight Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The session, marked by heated exchanges and partisan tensions, centered on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his views on the virus's origins. -
Cucumber Recall Triggers Health Concerns Amid Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, following tests that indicated potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall could be linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak that has already sickened at least 141 people. 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, following tests that indicated potential contamination with Salmonella. This recall could be linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak that has already sickened at least 141 people. -
Pfizer's Lung Cancer Drug Shows Unprecedented Long-Term Efficacy
Pfizer's drug Lorbrena has demonstrated promising long-term results in treating an advanced form of lung cancer, according to recent trial data. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, indicate that Lorbrena may soon become the standard first-line treatment for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 
Pfizer's drug Lorbrena has demonstrated promising long-term results in treating an advanced form of lung cancer, according to recent trial data. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, indicate that Lorbrena may soon become the standard first-line treatment for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). -
Infant Formula Recalled in Texas for FDA Non-Compliance
Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Crecelac and Farmalac-branded infant formulas. The recall, announced on Thursday, comes after it was discovered that these products were sold without the necessary evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thereby failing to comply with federal regulations. 
Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Crecelac and Farmalac-branded infant formulas. The recall, announced on Thursday, comes after it was discovered that these products were sold without the necessary evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thereby failing to comply with federal regulations. -
Iowa to Cull Over 4 Million Chickens Following Bird Flu Detection
A severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has struck a large commercial flock of egg-laying chickens in Sioux County, Iowa, prompting state officials to undertake a massive culling operation. 
A severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has struck a large commercial flock of egg-laying chickens in Sioux County, Iowa, prompting state officials to undertake a massive culling operation. -
New Research: Feeding Peanuts to Infants Can Prevent Allergies in Adolescence
Feeding peanut butter to babies, starting during infancy and continuing until age 5, has been shown to reduce the risk of peanut allergies by 71% in adolescence, according to a new study by King's College London. 
Feeding peanut butter to babies, starting during infancy and continuing until age 5, has been shown to reduce the risk of peanut allergies by 71% in adolescence, according to a new study by King's College London. -
New Study Warns of Risks from Drinking Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Virus
New evidence underscores the potential dangers of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk contaminated with H5N1 avian flu viruses. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Friday reveals that mice fed raw milk from H5N1-infected cows became severely ill, raising alarms about the probable risks to humans. 
New evidence underscores the potential dangers of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk contaminated with H5N1 avian flu viruses. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Friday reveals that mice fed raw milk from H5N1-infected cows became severely ill, raising alarms about the probable risks to humans. -
New Study Reveals Key Warning Signs of Colon Cancer in Young Americans, Rising Rates Highlight Need for Early Detection
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting Americans under the age of 50, with a new study emphasizing the critical warning signs that young patients often encounter. This alarming trend calls for heightened awareness and early screening to improve outcomes. 
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting Americans under the age of 50, with a new study emphasizing the critical warning signs that young patients often encounter. This alarming trend calls for heightened awareness and early screening to improve outcomes. -
ADHD Diagnoses Surge: 1 in 9 U.S. Children Affected
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.1 million children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, marking an increase of one million diagnoses since 2016. 
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.1 million children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, marking an increase of one million diagnoses since 2016.
