New Nonhormonal Drug Approved to Treat Menopause Symptoms

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new nonhormonal treatment to help women manage menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.

Elinzanetant (Lynkuet), a once-daily pill, is expected to be available within weeks.

These uncomfortable symptoms affect up t...

Major Pork Jerky Recall: Metal Wire Contamination Risk

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A massive recall has been issued for more than 2.28 million pounds of ready-to-eat Golden Island pork jerky, which may contain pieces of metal wire.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall Oct. 24. It’s a Class I recall, meani...

Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacteria

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A voluntary recall has been announced for some lots of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes.

Company testing detected the presence of a potentially harmful bacterium in the wipes.

Kenvue Brands, the Summit, New Jersey-based maker of the disposable wipes, is removing ...

Dry Cleaning Chemical Linked To Liver Scarring

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Liver disease is usually caused by alcohol, fat buildup or hepatitis B and C.

But a widely used chemical might also contribute to liver scarring, researchers recently reported in the journal Liver International.

Exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) might triple the risk of sign...

Donor Eggs Essential For Successful IVF After 40, Study Finds

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to have successful IVF? If you’re an older woman, find some donor eggs.

Most successful fertility treatments for women 43 and older rely on donor eggs, researchers report in the journal Population Studies.

Success rates in that age group remain below 5% when using a w...

Gene Test Might Spare Biopsy Surgery For Some Melanoma Patients

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An already-available genetic test might spare some melanoma patients from a surgical procedure to see whether their cancer has spread to their lymph nodes.

About 93% of people classified as low risk by the genetic test had no cancer in their lymph nodes, researchers recently reported in JA...