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By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Just days after an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was first announced, a company producing onions used in the burgers said it has issued a recall for its diced, peeled and whole onions.The onions were produced …

Higher Healthy Eating Index score linked to significantly lower risk for grade reclassification in men undergoing active surveillance

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The recommended first age at which Americans should get the pneumococcal vaccine has been lowered from 65 to 50, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.“Lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination gives more adults the opportunity …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any detectable amount of the toxin in a home or child care center …

Reduction of 75 and 77 percent seen in estimated mean monthly attack rate with 25-mg, 50-mg NTLA-2002 versus placebo

Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being

Findings show higher risk for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tear and detachment, anterior vitrectomy, and glaucoma surgery

Significant treatment benefits seen at 18 months; in addition, risk for experiencing subsequent end points lower with valacyclovir

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division that oversees medical devices.The appointment of a new director for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health comes at a …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United States has actually increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Since March 2023, the #WeCount report found a small, consistent increase in abortion rates. …