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Black Death offers window into how childhood malnutrition affects adult health
The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, arrived in England in 1348, claiming the lives of approximately 2 million people within a span of two years.…
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New tool goes beyond BMI to identify 18 obesity health risks
The body mass index (BMI) is often used in medicine to predict health issues related to weight, though it has…
Mailing of abortion pill mifepristone restricted by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has limited access to one of the most prevalent methods of abortion in the United States…
FDA says ‘no clinical need’ for compounded weight loss drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has suggested removing the active ingredients found in popular obesity and diabetes medications from the…
Surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier, in her own words
Elizabeth Cooney is a reporter at STAT specializing in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can…
Casey Means, Nicole Saphier, infant formula: Morning Rounds
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Experts analyze PFAS results in FDA infant formula safety review
A recent government survey indicates that the infant formula supply in the U.S. is generally safe. However, experts and health…
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve
NEWARK, N.J. — Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, is on the brink of being dissolved and transformed into a…
Trump withdraws Casey Means nomination for surgeon general
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has withdrawn Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general, replacing her with Nicole Saphier, a radiologist…