What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.

The federal government plans to develop a new definition of ultraprocessed foods, a wide-ranging group of snacks, meals and drinks that have become a cornerstone of the American diet. Nutrition researchers generally define ultraprocessed foods as industrially manufactured products that include ingredients you wouldn’t find in your own kitchen, like high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated […]

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F.D.A. Approves First At-Home Alternative to the Pap Smear

The Food and Drug Administration approved the United States’ first at-home cervical cancer screening tool on Friday, a decision that stands to give women an accessible alternative to Pap smears, which many find painful or traumatic. The new test, made by Teal Health, involves swabbing the vagina with a spongelike tool rather than inserting a […]

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5 Places to Turn for Accurate Health Information

Soon after President Donald J. Trump took office for his second term, thousands of health websites run by the federal government that kept the public informed about infectious diseases, mental health, vaccines and more were taken offline. Many eventually returned — in large part because a judge ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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RFK Jr.’s Proposed Food Dye Ban: What the Research Shows and What’s Next

The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that it would work to remove some artificial dyes from the U.S. food supply, citing concerns about how they might affect children’s health. Among the dyes that the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is targeting are colorings common in ultraprocessed foods like candy, chips […]

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What to Know About At-Home S.T.I. Tests

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections isn’t always easy. It requires a trip to a doctor’s office or clinic — a challenge if you don’t have convenient options close by. Social stigma also remains a barrier for many, experts say. The good news? It is getting even easier to test yourself for S.T.I.s. The Food […]

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What Ivermectin Can (and Can’t) Do

At least once a week, someone asks Dr. Skyler Johnson if ivermectin can treat their cancer. Patients have asked about the anti-parasitic drug for years, especially during the pandemic. But in recent months, Dr. Johnson, a radiation oncologist at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute, has fielded more and more questions about the medication. […]

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West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns

In the most sweeping move of its kind, West Virginia has banned foods containing most artificial food dyes and two preservatives, citing their potential health risks. The legislation, signed into law Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, will go into effect in 2028. At least 20 states are considering similar restrictions on food chemicals, but West […]

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F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of serious complications in people who have both Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease, which affects more than one in seven U.S. adults. The medication can lower the chance that […]

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Which Foods Have Red Dye No. 3? What to Know About the FDA’s New Ban

For over a century, food and drug manufacturers have added a synthetic chemical to candies, pills, shakes and more to color them a vivid cherry red. That will end soon. The Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, citing concerns that the common dye could cause […]

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Can Women Benefit From Viagra?

Could the drug used to treat erectile dysfunction help women who have difficulties with arousal? It’s a question that sexual medicine researchers have puzzled over since at least the late 1990s, when the Food and Drug Administration approved sildenafil, known as Viagra, for men. Doctors prescribe sildenafil off-label to some female patients, either in the […]

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FDA Warns Against ‘Microdosing’ Mushroom Chocolate Bars Linked to Severe Illnesses

At least 12 people in eight states have fallen ill after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars and other mushroom edibles, including several who had seizures or lost consciousness and needed to be placed on ventilators. People also developed high blood pressure and abnormal heart rates. The Food and Drug Administration has warned people against […]

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What to Know About Ozempic and Other Drugs Used for Weight Loss

News around drugs like Ozempic moves fast: There’s a steady drumbeat of new studies, new regulatory approvals, new shortages, new insurance hurdles. Here’s a primer on Ozempic and other popular drugs being widely used for diabetes and weight loss. How do drugs like Ozempic work? Ozempic belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor […]

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