Health
FDA must crack down on retailers selling tobacco to teens: Report
A new government report finds that federal regulators need to do more to help in the battle to keep kids and teens off tobacco.
Sep 21, 2023
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Medications
Diabetes drug maker sues over compounded versions of Mounjaro
Another diabetes drug maker is taking legal action against businesses in several states, alleging that they're "fraudulently claiming" that their compounded products are the same as its medication.
Sep 21, 2023
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Medications
FDA wants more data on first needle-free antidote for severe allergic reactions
In a surprising move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opted not to approve a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
Sep 21, 2023
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Medications
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants
At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.
Sep 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Future of 'artificial wombs' for human preemies to be weighed by FDA advisors
Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies.
Sep 19, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
An OTC contraceptive pill is coming soon, but who will pay for it?
The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom.
Sep 19, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers
A new study shows that well-child visits for children with immigrant mothers in the US declined following Trump's hostile public stances on migration during his presidential campaign and presidency.
Sep 18, 2023
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Medications
Using a CBD product? Be sure to tell your doctor
Cannabinoid products may interfere with some prescription medications, so people who use them should add these to the list of supplements they tell their doctors about.
Sep 18, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers discover learning and memory deficits after ingestion of aspartame
Ongoing work by Florida State University College of Medicine researchers into how aspartame affects the brain has linked the artificial sweetener with learning and memory deficits in mice.
Sep 18, 2023
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Medications
Tests find many popular omega 3 supplements are rancid
Many consumers buying over-the-counter omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be getting rancid pills, according to a new study published Sept. 7 by researchers at the George Washington University. Derived from plants (algae) ...
Sep 18, 2023
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