KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances. California, Public Health KFF Health News KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health legacy on KVPR’s “Central Valley Daily” on Jan. 16 and on KQED’s “Forum” on Jan. 13….
The Biden administration says it will be including weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in the next round of drug negotiations between medicare and the manufactures. Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down what it all means. NBC News Health The Biden administration says it will be including weight loss drugs like Ozempic and…
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on “hormonal” contraception. BBC News Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on “hormonal” contraception.
Researchers from UCSF are leading an effort to find out which pulse oximeters work equally well on all skin colors. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports. NBC News Health Researchers from UCSF are leading an effort to find out which pulse oximeters work equally well on all skin colors. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports.
Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne trematodiases, including clonorchiasis, fascioliasis, fasciolopsiasis, opisthorchiasis, and paragonimiasis, are a neglected public health problem, particularly in the WHO South East Asia and Western Pacific regions. Infections from the parasites typically occur through ingestion of… Continue Reading Science & Research, World,…
Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. BBC News Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says.
An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis in Canada has been traced to mini pastries. The implicated pastries have been recalled nationwide. As of Jan. 19, there were 61 confirmed patients, according to Public Health Canada. Seventeen people have required hospitalization. The sick people are between age 3 and age 88. Patients… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Foodborne Illness…
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are… Continue Reading Enforcement, Food Policy &…
More than 130 people have fallen sick after eating at a restaurant in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has recorded 138 cases linked to food served on different days at the Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall in Kowloon Bay. Four clusters are… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…
The FDA has developed a new strategy to prevent the contamination of fresh and frozen berries with viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus. “Collaboration between regulators, the global berry industry, and other interest holders has been critical for the development of this strategy. We look forward to ongoing collaboration… Continue Reading Food Policy & Law,…