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HEALTHSep 22Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner saysUS actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said on Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the home. According to a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, a combination of fentanyl and its chemical by-product, as well as the anti-anxiety medication...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 22Vance-led task force set to remove 750K Obamacare enrollees, citing fraudThe Trump administration is removing close to 750,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage due to allegedly fraudulent enrollment, Vice President Vance announced Tuesday. The cancellations would save an estimated $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds.   “These are not real people. We’re not paying insurance for non-existent ghosts,” Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers…The Hill
HEALTHSep 22New research sheds light on suicide prevention strategiesNew research is shedding light on suicide prevention and possible techniques to help people in crisis. Natalie Brand has more on the findings and spoke to a survivor on a mission to help others.CBS News
HEALTHSep 22U.S. to remove hundreds of thousands of Obamacare enrolleesThe U.S. plans to remove hundreds of thousands of individuals from Obamacare enrollment. This action will significantly impact health coverage for a large segment of the population.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 22‘Robust mechanism in place to address any supply gap in essential medicines’In a social media post, the Health Minister responded to a report published by The Hindu on the shortage of surfactants for the past few monthsThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 22Pasta sold at Walmart locations nationwide recalled over listeria concernsPasta sold at Walmart locations nationwide is being recalled over possible listeria contamination, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.The Hill
HEALTHSep 22Six years after pandemic, Allahabad HC quashes criminal proceedings against accused duo in Nizamuddin Markaz caseThe two accused men from Jaunpur were booked under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 along with other charges, including attempt to murderThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 22Vertex reports positive mid-stage results of inaxaplin for kidney diseaseVertex has announced positive results from mid-stage trials of its drug, inaxaplin, for kidney disease. This represents progress in the development of a potential new treatment.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 22Lagos warns residents against adulterated palm oilThe Lagos State official identified the use of potentially carcinogenic Sudan and Azo dyes to alter the colour of palm oil as one of the emerging risks. The post Lagos warns residents against adulterated palm oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 22Karnataka launches action plan to cut salt intake by 30% by 2030The plan focuses on reducing salt consumption at three levels: households, food consumed outside the home, and processed and packaged foods.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 22"I am done with medical abuse": actor Arnaud Denis undergoes euthanasia in BelgiumThe French actor and theatre director had been in agony since a polypropylene implant was fitted in 2023 after a right groin hernia. Aged 43, he was euthanised on Tuesday in Namur, Belgium.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 22'I'm done with medical abuse': actor Arnaud Denis dies by euthanasia in BelgiumThe French actor and director had been in unbearable pain since a polypropylene prosthesis was fitted in 2023 after a right groin hernia. Aged 43, he was euthanised this Tuesday in Namur, Belgium.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 22Attractive food images can nudge teens towards healthy choices, says NIN studyA study by NIN suggests that using attractive food images can influence teenagers to make healthier dietary choices. This research highlights a potential strategy for promoting better nutrition among young people.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 22Zika mosquitoes still breeding in LondonExclusive: Specialist teams are deployed to destroy larvae and trap the tropical insects, which are exploiting Britain’s mild temperaturesThe Telegraph
HEALTHSep 22WHO, CJID begin development of Africa’s first road safety media guidelinesThe region accounts for about one-fifth of global road fatalities despite having only three per cent of the world’s registered vehicles The post WHO, CJID begin development of Africa’s first road safety media guidelines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 22Living in the shadow of LA's hidden oil wellsMany lifelong residents of Los Angeles have health impacts from growing up close to oil extraction. Now, the city is trying to close down the worst offenders, but it's an enormous task.DW News [en]
HEALTHSep 22Ionis gains on late-stage trial results for ulefnersen in ALSIonis Pharmaceuticals has seen gains following positive late-stage trial results for ulefnersen, a drug being developed for ALS. This indicates potential progress in treating the condition.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 22Details emerge on Presley Gerber's rehab deathPresley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at 27 years old in a rehab facility. More details are emerging in his death as police say they're investigating a suspected overdose. Kevin Frazier has the latest.CBS News
HEALTHSep 22Abelardo announced first phase of shock plan for the health sectorIt seeks to cover more than 700 thousand users with pending medications and resolve requests from some 318 thousand affiliates awaiting procedures.La Silla Vacía
HEALTHSep 22Abelardo announced the first phase of the emergency health planBusca cubrir a más de 700 mil usuarios con medicamentos pendientes y resolver solicitudes de unos 318 mil afiliados que esperan procedimientos. The post Abelardo anunció primera fase del plan de choque en salud appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
HEALTHSep 22Indonesia breathing issues spike to over 170,000 cases amid wildfire hazeSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 22Nutrition expert shares easy steps to healthier eatingIn this edition we're looking at how to eat healthier. We speak to Cynthia Ka, the author of "Mes assiettes naturo". Cynthia says cooking is your pharmacy and doing your weekly shopping is a powerful act. We find out what her go-to recipe is and how we can all make the change to healthier eating.France 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 22Merck says FDA approved label update for PAH therapy WinrevairMerck announced that the FDA has approved a label update for its pulmonary arterial hypertension therapy, Winrevair. This is important for the medical community and patients using this treatment.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 22Should we use GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity in children?Children as young as 8 in the US are being prescribed off-label GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, sparking debate about the potential long-term health effectsNew Scientist