Can FDA-approved Journavx Put An End To Death From Opioids?

New painkiller approved

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Updated Feb 1, 2025 | 10:32 AM IST

SummaryThis approval is considered a major breakthrough in treating acute pain without the need for opioid medication as reliance on such medications could lead to addiction. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, more than 81,000 people in 2023 died in overdoses which involved opioids.

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Recent US Salmonella Outbreak Is Linked With Backyard Poultry: CDC

Recent US Salmonella Outbreak Is Linked With Backyard Poultry: CDC

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Updated May 6, 2025 | 07:00 AM IST

SummaryAffecting 7 people already, across 6 states in the US, this recent outbreak of Salmonella is associated with backyard poultry, says CDC. Here is what you can do to stays safe.

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US Sees Most Pediatric Flu Deaths Since Swine Flu Pandemic

US Sees Most Pediatric Flu Deaths Since Swine Flu Pandemic

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Updated May 5, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST

SummaryU.S. authorities have reported 216 pediatric deaths so far this flu season. And what is worrying is that the season is not over yet.

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Maternal Mortality On Rise In US, Reports CDC

maternal mortality on rise in the US

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Updated May 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

SummaryUS has recorded one of the highest rates of maternal mortality among developed and high-income countries. While the increase in the rate is only slight, it does raise concerns about the healthcare and its access. Read on.

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