Health
FDA approves new over-the-counter Naloxone nasal spray to combat opioid overdose crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Rextovy, another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, significantly broadening public access to the…
Health experts warn against reusing single-use plastic water bottles
INDIANA – With Americans consuming roughly 15.9 billion gallons of bottled water annually, refilling an empty plastic bottle from the tap is a common habit….
Riley Children’s Health performs world’s first successful pediatric bone marrow transplant using deceased donor stem cells
INDIANAPOLIS – Riley Children’s Health physicians at IU Health have performed the world’s first pediatric bone marrow stem cell transplant using cells from a deceased donor,…
Nara Organics issues nationwide recall of powdered infant formula following reports of infant botulism
NATIONWIDE — Nara Organics announced a voluntary, nationwide recall of all lots of its powdered infant formula currently on the market. The decision was made…
Monroe County Board of Health schedules June 18 meeting in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — Notice is hereby given that the Monroe County Board of Health will convene for its regular monthly meeting this coming Thursday afternoon, June…
Indiana health officials: How to avoid becoming a ‘Mosquito Magnet’ this summer
BEDFORD — As warm, humid weather settles across Southern Indiana, local health officials and entomologists are reminding residents that mosquito season is in full swing….
FDA clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children
INDIANA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cleared Dexcom Inc.’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter (OTC) marketing to children, marking…
160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recalled over potential metal contamination
INDIANA — A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 160,000 pounds of a popular frozen pizza snack distributed across 21 states, including Indiana,…
Health officials urge sun safety all year: How to protect your skin while enjoying the outdoors
INDIANA — Spending time outdoors is highly beneficial for physical health, stress reduction, and maintaining necessary vitamin D levels. However, health officials are reminding the…
Beekeeper’s Naturals saline nasal spray sold on Amazon recalled over microbial contamination risk
INDIANA — Beekeeper’s Naturals has initiated a voluntary recall of a specific lot of its Saline Nasal Spray after routine testing revealed elevated levels of…
