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2010 to 2023 Saw Decline in Births, Increase in Deaths in the United States
Birth-to-death ratio declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2023, with ratio declining for three largest race, Hispanic origin groups
FDA Now Providing Daily Updates on Adverse Events
To increase transparency, the agency is publishing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System daily rather than quarterly
HHS, Department of Education Call for Integration of Nutrition Education in Medical Schools
Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitments
FDA Urges Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices
Agency is reminding health care providers to carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions
FDA Clears OTC Glucose Monitoring System for Weight Management
System integrates glucose biosensor with an AI-driven platform to show how food, activity, stress, sleep affect the body in real time
26.5 Percent of Adults With Diabetes Used GLP-1 RA Injectables in 2024
Hispanic, Black non-Hispanic, White non-Hispanic adults more likely to use GLP-1 RA injectables than Asian non-Hispanics
Instant Coffee Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Glass
Recall was initiated after a customer notified Dollar General about the issue; no injuries have been reported
FDA Announces Resolution of IV Saline Solutions Shortage
Agency is continuing efforts with manufacturers to address other IV fluid shortages
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Still Routinely Disrupts Patients’ Lives
New poll shows very or extremely bothersome symptoms are down compared with 10 years ago, but predicting symptoms remains elusive
AMA, AAP, IDSA Among Organizations Disinvited From CDC Vaccine Workgroups
Move follows RFK Jr.'s abrupt dismissal of the entire ACIP in June, alleging it was too aligned with manufacturers
