FDA speed programs shorten drug development time
A JAMA study finds four FDA speed programs cut time from trials to approval, with fastest paths cutting roughly a year. Brigham and Women's Hospital economists note intensive FDA staffing drives quicker reviews, as Trump seeks FDA budget cuts amid Congress resistance.
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Daily cheese improves heart risks but in moderation
A multinational analysis of over 200000 people across 15 studies links daily cheese intake to a 14 percent lower heart disease risk and 10 percent fewer strokes, with benefits seen at about 40 grams per day. Experts caution against heavy consumption and note saturated fat remains a concern.
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Salt limits for holiday meals to protect heart health
A Mayo Clinic cardiologist warns that salt worsens fluid retention in high blood pressure and heart failure. Kidney disease patients should also limit sodium. The American Heart Association cites less than 1,500 milligrams daily for those on a low-salt diet, versus 2,300 milligrams typical intake.
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On-site Hepatitis C Testing Prompts Gift Card Incentives in Ukiah
Caseworkers in Ukiah offer $7 Subway gift cards to people agreeing to hepatitis C testing with on-site treatment at needle exchanges. Positive cases may qualify for pricey new medications and substance abuse help. Advocates call this approach unusual in California and say treating young users is difficult due to instability, homelessness, and mental illness. Experts urge broader outreach to newly infected youths to curb future cases.
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