FDA Plans to Use AI to Speed Up Drug and Food Safety Reviews

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed the approval of new drugs and medical devices.

That's one of several priorities federal officials detailed June 10 in JAMA.

They said AI could help shorten review times...

These Smiling Salamanders Are Helping Scientists Learn to Regrow Limbs

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — With their goofy grins and feathery gills, axolotls have become stars of the pet world and video games like Minecraft. 

But these small, smiling salamanders are also helping scientists explore a medical mystery: Can people someday regrow arms or legs?

Axolotls are special because...

Midea Recalls 1.7 Million AC Units Over Mold Risk

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.7 million window air conditioners are being recalled because of a risk for mold growth, which can lead to serious health problems.

The affected units are made by Midea and include U Window Air Conditioners and U+ Window Air Conditioners, CBS News said. 

A dra...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Info Lacking On TikTok

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many folks with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are turning to TikTok for advice, but they aren’t likely to receive useful and accurate information, a new study says.

Analysis of 86 top IBD videos with a combined 235 million views found low factual quality, researchers report in the ...

Biking Might Promote Healthy Brain Aging

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends.

Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and Alzheimer’s by 22%, according to results published June 9 in JAMA Network O...