Health
Weed killer glyphosate found in most Americans' urine
More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.
Jul 12, 2022
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News tagged with active ingredient
Overweight & Obesity
New weight-loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results
First came the "edible billboard," which appeared last year during the holidays in New York's East Village loaded with cake treats. Then, in late January, came the national marketing campaign, with TV and digital media promoting ...
Jun 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Federal court orders EPA to re-examine whether roundup causes cancer
A federal appeals court has ruled that the EPA must take another look at whether the key ingredient in the weed killer Roundup poses a cancer risk, although the product will remain on the market for now.
Jun 20, 2022
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Medications
Dietary supplements could be tainted with prescription medications and dangerous hidden ingredients, study finds
Many over-the-counter dietary supplement products—particularly those used for sexual enhancement and weight loss—are tainted with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. That is the key finding of my recently published ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Medical research
Why most hangover cures don't work but a few might help
Most of us know that horrible feeling of tiredness, headache, sweating, nausea and sensitivity to light—the dreaded hangover. For decades researchers have been exploring potential cures for hangovers induced by alcohol.
Jan 7, 2022
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Addiction
Attorneys general warn about pot products that look like Halloween treats
(HealthDay)—Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks.
Oct 29, 2021
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Medications
Over-the-counter fungicide can disrupt fetal and maternal hormones
The active ingredient in medicines commonly used to treat yeast infections has the potential to disrupt steroid hormone levels, according to a study from the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. This ...
Jun 16, 2021
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Attention deficit disorders
My child has been diagnosed with ADHD. How do I make a decision about medication and what are the side effects?
If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be wondering: what now? And how do I know if medication is warranted?
May 27, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Applying UV light to common disinfectants makes them safer to use
Over 400 common disinfectants currently in use could be made safer for people and the environment and could better fight the COVID-19 virus with the simple application of UVC light, a new study from the University of Waterloo ...
May 3, 2021
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Medical research
The world is hungry for mRNA COVID vaccines like Pfizer's, but short of vital components
Given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for under-50s following news of very rare blood clots, Australia is looking to other vaccines to plug the gap.
Apr 28, 2021
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