For years, lowering LDL cholesterol—often called “bad cholesterol”—has been one of the main ways to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. While LDL cholesterol is still very important, researchers now know that it is not the only cholesterol-related factor that affects heart health.
What Is Gastroparesis? August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about a digestive disorder that affects an estimated 5 million people in the United States. Although gastroparesis has long been recognized by gastroenterologists, it has recently gained public attention because of the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for...
Health officials are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. While the recalled lettuce is no longer expected to be on store shelves or in restaurants, new illnesses continue to be identified as the investigation moves forward as of mid August 2026. At the same time, Taylor Fresh Foods has...
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss. Symptoms may begin about a week after eating contaminated food and can last for weeks if left untreated.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Tregzi, the first regulatory T (Treg) cell-based immunotherapy for improving chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)-free survival in adult patients with blood cancers undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). It represents a novel approach to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in some adult patients with high-risk blood cancers. It addresses an important unmet need in transplantation, where curing the cancer is often only part of the challenge; avoiding chronic GVHD is equally important for long-term outcomes.
What is it prescribed for? BAXFENDY is prescribed for adults with high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a common condition that increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease if left untreated. Many patients need more than one medication to control their blood pressure properly. BAXFENDY combines two medicines into...