Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH MedNews
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 An outspoken critic of the nation s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future.Dr. Jay Bhattacharya wi
Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia MedNews
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was a lifetime
Plant Sterols Can Lower Cholesterol by Up to 10% – Here’s What That Means for You
Plant sterols have gained popularity for their potential to improve cholesterol levels and support heart health
Catalent cuts staff by 96 in another round of layoffs in Maryland
Catalent is cutting more roles at its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Harmans, Maryland. This round of layoffs will affect 93 employees at the Harmans facility and three more in nearby Baltimore.
‘Operation Stork Speed’ Prepares to Overhaul Baby Formula Guidelines MedNews
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 During their first six months of life, many infants get some or all of their calories from formula, but federal rules governing what goes
Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating
Every dollar spent on community health education through SNAP-ED saved an estimated $10.64 in Medicaid spending by the government before the program was shut down.
ACIP meeting postponed, for reasons that are unclear
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Balchem Q4 revenue beats on Human Nutrition and Health unit strength
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What Your Daily Energy Drink Is Really Doing to Your Body
Regular energy drinks can carry effects that go beyond a quick caffeine boost
Dental Guidelines Call For More Judicious Use Of X-Rays MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 Everyone who s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that s draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.But wh