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High silver levels in some period pants could pose health risk, study says

Women warned to consider potential effect of wearing brands that contain notably higher quantities of metal

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

The FDA proposes banning a food additive that's been used for a century

Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that studies show causes organ damage in rats and pigs. It was introduced in the 1920s and is used today in sodas and sports drinks.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2023

What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that Sen. Schumer wants investigated

Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2023

New blood test can detect high blood pressure in moms during pregnancy

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can identify pregnant women at risk of developing high blood pressure, the NYTimes reported. This condition, called as pre-eclampsia, is one of the leading causes of death among women. "The new test may offer an early warning, identifying…

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

3 Pharma Stocks Every Investor Should Know

The pharma sector is poised to witness significant growth due to the widespread adoption of generic medicines and emerging technologies. Therefore, fundamentally strong pharma stocks Pfizer (PFE), Sanofi (SNY), and Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) might be solid buys. Read on.

StockNews.com · Jun 15, 2023

RSV: we finally have a vaccine for this deadly virus

The first vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine, named Arexvy, will be given to people 60 years and older.

The Conversation · May 9, 2023

State lawmakers across US pass 1 abortion ban but 2 defeated

With measures to protect abortion access becoming law in two states, a ban in a third state and court action elsewhere, the status of abortion law in the U.S. remains unsettled

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Vermont passes bills aimed at protecting abortion pills

The Vermont Legislature has passed reproductive and gender-affirming health care bills with a late addition aimed at protecting access to a medication widely used in abortions — even if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration withdraws its approval of mifepristone

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Challenging the FDA's authority isn't new – the agency's history shows what's at stake when drug regulation is in limbo

Political pressure is nothing new for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency has frequently come under fire for its drug approval decisions, but attacks on its decision-making process and science itself have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023