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Delays in EpiPen Use Drive Fatal Anaphylaxis in Children, New Studies Find
Having a prescription isn't enough. Patients need to have the EpiPen with them.
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News about healthcare, drugs and all the supposed "wellness" flimflam.
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GLP-1 Drug Lawsuits Swell Past 3,600 Cases as Courts Tighten Proof Standards
The cases involve Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Trulicity Federal litigation over the blockbuster class of GLP-1 drugs that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Trulicity has ballooned to more than 3,600 pending cases across two multidistrict proceedings, as a federal judge moves to tighten the medical evidence
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Simple kitchen tricks may cut pesticide residues on produce, study finds
A new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that rinsing or soaking fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce pesticide residues.
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GLP-1 may protect against heart attacks and strokes, UK study finds
The popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help prevent Alzheimer's, according to one study
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Purdue Pharma shut down as opioid settlement takes effect, new nonprofit takes over
$7.4B settlement to fund addiction treatment and recovery programs nationwide over 15 years
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Supreme Court lifts ban on mail-order and online mifepristone
Justice Alito's action is effective until May 11, when further arguments are due
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Dry Farm Wine says it's sugar-free. Is that possible?
It's one of those yes-and-no situations. It's certainly less sugar-burdened than most wines, which is probably beneficial.
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Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone, tightening access nationwide
Providers and advocates warn the decision could disrupt care even in states where abortion remains legal
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Payment giants urged to crack down on illegal e-cigarette sales
Officials say most online e-cigarettes violate federal law and youth use remains a growing public health threat
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TikTok fitness videos may undermine young men’s confidence — and boost supplement use
Researchers warn social comparison and “hyper-muscular” content may fuel risky behaviors
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Media habits tied to vaccine hesitancy as measles cases surge, study finds
People who consume “new right” media are more than twice as likely to be vaccine-hesitant, researchers say
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Peptide News Tracker
There's political pressure to loosen restrictions on peptides despite scientists' warning the safety and efficacy data are slim. FDA advisers vote to bring unproven peptides out of the shadows — and into compounding pharmaciesAn FDA advisory committee recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six popular peptides promoted for