Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs
The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.
Jun 22, 2024
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Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Intestinal Obstruction
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Our bodies don't just make gall and kidney stones—from saliva to tonsils, these are other ones to look out for
Of all the body's amazing abilities, perhaps one of the strangest is its capacity to make stones.
May 20, 2024
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Common viruses trigger most cases of intussusception in children, finds study
Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.
Mar 14, 2024
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Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers
Water beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts, toys or sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities. However, if ingested, they can cause vomiting, intestinal blockages and may be ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Small magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers
Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.
Dec 29, 2023
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Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems.
Oct 5, 2023
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FDA adds warning to Ozempic label about risk for blocked intestines
Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug that has increasingly been used to help with weight loss, will now be labeled as having the potential to block intestines.
Sep 28, 2023
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Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target
If you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.
Sep 16, 2023
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How a cystic fibrosis drug given prenatally changed the lives of one family
When a prenatal ultrasound in October of 2021 showed Michaela and Jacob Zalinski that the baby they were expecting was developing the same cystic fibrosis complication as her two brothers had, they were devastated.
Jul 6, 2023
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Long molecule of RNA essential to our GI tract's ability to contract and move food along
A long molecule of RNA found in abundance in the healthy smooth muscle cells that give our blood vessels strength and flexibility is also essential to the continuous contraction that moves food through our gastrointestinal ...
May 9, 2023
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