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2023

FDA Advisors OK Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

FDA Advisors OK Approval of First Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillWEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a unanimous vote, a panel of expert advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed the over-the-counter sale of a birth control pill, a recommendation that will likely pave the way for far greater access to contraception for Americans.Opill, as the pill is called, was first approved by the FDA in 1973. There is no precise information available on how much Opill will cost if sold over the counter (OTC), but Opill manufacturer Perrigo said recently that it is committed to making the medication affordable."Today’s vote to recommend a switch of Opill to OTC is a new, groundbreaking chapter in reproductive health. Perrigo is proud to lead the way in making contraception more accessible to women in the U.S.,” Perrigo...

FDA Experts to Consider First Over-the-Counter Birth...

9 May 2023
FDA Experts to Consider First Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillTUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- As a U.S. Food Drug Administration advisory panel prepares to weigh whether to recommend that a birth control pill be sold over the counter in this country, a coalition of advocates on Monday called attention to the safety and effectiveness of the medication.If approved, Opill, a daily progestin-only birth control pill, would become the first such drug sold over the counter in the United States. Opill was first approved by the FDA in 1973. During a media briefing on the coming decision, the Free the Pill coalition said it hopes this pill will be fully covered by insurance and available to people of all ages and backgrounds without a prescription.Meanwhile, the FDA's expert panel will hold a two-day meeting, starting on Tuesday, to decide whether...

Household Factors Can Raise a Child's Odds for...

9 May 2023
Household Factors Can Raise a Child`s Odds for Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseTUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it? A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.Taking antibiotics at an early age, eating a Western diet and living in a more affluent family were associated with an increased IBD risk. But living in a household with pets and siblings and eating plenty of veggies were linked to a lower risk.“Pediatric IBD cases are rising globally, and approximately 1 in 4 of all IBD cases are now diagnosed before age 21,” said lead author Nisha Thacker, a gastrointestinal dietitian who did the meta-analysis as part of her doctoral studies at the University of Newcastle in Australia.IBD is marked by abdominal pain,...

Food Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment

8 May 2023
Food Allergies: Testing, Management & TreatmentMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- So, you ate a banana. You’ve eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy. If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of 32 million Americans who deal with food allergies. So, what do you do now?Food allergies range from mild to life-threatening. Navigating dietary restrictions can be overwhelming, but with knowledge and tools, allergy management becomes more straightforward. Here, experts explore food allergies, their causes, risk factors, common allergenic foods, symptoms, testing, and management/treatment options. What are food allergies?According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology...

Movies in Theaters Are Back: How to Snack Healthy

6 May 2023
Movies in Theaters Are Back: How to Snack HealthySATURDAY, May 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While it may be hard to find a truly healthy movie theater snack, it is possible to enjoy healthier options.A nutrition expert offers some tips as moviegoers return to theaters after a pandemic hiatus.“The experience of going to the movies and focusing on what you’re watching rather than what you're eating can create this sort of mindless binging of unhealthy snacks,” said Courtney Ford, a senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “One of the best things you can do is be intentional with what you order so you don’t eat more than you actually want to," she said in a college news release.Popcorn is a whole grain that doesn’t dramatically affect blood sugar. It’s the healthiest item most often available at...
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