FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices
Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 20:53
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 20:43
New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women
In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 19:41
Rest Days Are Good. Active Recovery Days Can Be Better.
Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 18:10
Are Organic Foods Really More Nutritious?
Here’s how they stack up against their conventional counterparts.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 12:08
What is ‘Pink Cocaine’?
The drug cocktail can contain ketamine, Ecstasy and meth — but rarely cocaine itself.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 02:10
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