Explainer | How TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ is used to treat strokes, but experts urge caution

This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the seventh instalment. In the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), few remedies carry the legendary status – or the hefty price tag – of Angong Niuhuang Wan, often referred to as the “miracle pill”. … Read more

Fujirebio Receives Marketing Clearance for Lumipulse® G pTau 217/ β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio In-vitro Diagnostic Test as an Aid to Identify Patients With Amyloid Pathology Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

—First Blood-Based In-Vitro Diagnostic Test to Receive FDA Clearance for Patients Being Assessed for Alzheimer’s Disease. — —Availability of Accurate, Accessible, Blood-Based Diagnostic Tests Will Aid in Development and Availability of More Effective Interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease — MALVERN, Pa., & TOKYO, May 17, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fujirebio today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more

How pig kidney transplants, as well as hearts, lungs and skin, could save many human lives

A pig’s heart beating in a human? This medical feat has already been achieved – at least for a short time. Kidneys from animals have also been transplanted. Last year, a 62-year-old man lived with a pig kidney for almost two months before he died of a sudden heart disease, as recently reported in the … Read more

Congress Tackles AI in Healthcare: Key Developments

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RFK Jr. Declares War on Ultra-Processed Foods, Calls Them “Poison”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has ignited intense debate, reflecting the deep partisan divide in American politics. Kennedy, known for his environmental activism and controversial views on vaccines, faces a contentious path to confirmation. His nomination, announced by President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism … Read more

Bird Flu Concerns Prompt New FDA Guidance on Raw Pet Food Safety | Health

Key Takeaways Bird flu can spread to pets through raw food and milk, federal officials warn Cooking raw pet food is the safest way to eliminate bird flu The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urges pet food companies to improve safety measures MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Reports of cats becoming seriously ill … Read more