A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex, is the “first and only approved non-opioid oral pain signal inhibitor,” according to a press release from the Massachusetts-based company. The new drug is intended for treatment … Read more
“Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) became a rallying cry during the final months of the 2024 presidential election, after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed President Donald Trump and joined his campaign. A little over a week after Election Day 2024, Trump announced Kennedy as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
A man who is 92 years old is not only still competing in his activity of choice, he’s teaching others the secrets of how to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Ivan Pedley, a retired toolmaker, plays ping-pong twice a week and said he has no plans to stop any time soon. The grandfather … Read more