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Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

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John Oliver on management consulting firms: ‘They shouldn’t get to be invisible’

The Last Week Tonight host investigates the track record of one of the largest and most influential firms, McKinsey & Company.

The Guardian - US

Modern Medicine Can't Exist Without This Ancient Sea Creature — The Relationship Can't Last Forever

Horseshoe crab blood is used to produce a substance called Limulus amebocyte lysate, which scientists use to test for toxic substances in intravenous drugs.

Inverse

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The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.

WEKU

FDA approves first-of-its-kind new ‘bubble’ treatment for liver cancer

Histotripsy could cause less harmful side effects compared to radiation and chemotherapy, experts say

The Independent UK

FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use

The FDA called for treatments for stimulant use disorder. Doctors say current options are limited

Salon

FDA proposes ban on certain hair products that have been tied to cancer

FDA officials could ban the products as soon as next spring

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FDA is thinking about a ban on hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years

The Independent UK

Communities can't recycle or trash disposable e-cigarettes. So what happens to them?

Communities across the U.S. are confronting a new vaping problem: how to get rid of millions of disposable e-cigarettes that are considered hazardous waste

The Independent UK

Breaking down the California food ban

Over 10,000 food products could be affected when the ban goes into effect

Salon

3 Revolutionary Biotech Stocks Worth Investing In

The biotech industry's upward momentum is underpinned by the growth of personalized medicine, orphan drugs, innovative biotech tools, and robust government backing. Hence, revolutionary biotech stocks Equillium (EQ), Protalix BioTherapeutics (PLX), and Incyte Corporation (INCY) could make ideal additions to your portfolio at present. Read more….

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Neuralink’s N1 Brain Implant Poised For Substantial Revenue Growth

Analyst predicts modest adoption and annual revenue of $220 million by 2030 for Neuralink's N1 brain implant.

Zenger

What is naloxone and how is it used in the US?

Tens of thousands die from opioid overdoses in the United States yearly — but medicines like Narcan can reverse overdoses and help reduce the toll.

USAFacts

Why are we still eating Red Dye No. 3?

The synthetic dye is present in hundreds of candies, as well as snacks like Ding Dongs and Peeps

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

The Guardian - US

John Oliver: ‘The immense suffering in Israel and Gaza has been sickening to watch’

The Last Week Tonight host touched on the violence in Israel and Gaza before a main segment on vulnerabilities in the US food safety system.

The Guardian - US

Why is it so hard to get my ADHD medication in the US?

I moved to New York this year and am embroiled in a Kafkaesque ordeal trying to get my meds filled

The Independent UK

FDA rules six Vuse Alto e-cigarettes can no longer be sold in the US

Risks associated with the products outweigh the benefits, per the FDA

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Candy makers enraged over new Cali law

The National Confectioners Association argued that the California Food Safety Act harms the future of food safety

The Conversation

Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won't bleed this unique species dry

If you have ever gotten a vaccine or received an intravenous drug and did not come down with a potentially life-threatening fever, you can thank a horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus).

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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) vs. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL): Which Pharma Stock Is a Worthier October Investment?

With an aging population worldwide, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, new drug discoveries and rapid digital advancements, the outlook for the pharmaceutical sector remains optimistic. Pharma stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL) will likely benefit from the industry’s bright prospects. But which of these stocks is…

The Guardian - US

‘The start of the national Aids movement’: Act Up’s defining moment in queer protest history

Desperate Aids patients and their allies in the 80s confronted the US government and ushered in a new era of forceful protests

The Independent UK

Baby food in California to be tested for dangerous metals under new law

From 1 January 2024, baby food makers will be required to post results on their websites.

Salon

Rare Ozempic side effects emerging

Though side effects from Ozempic are rare, as usage rises some side effects are becoming more apparent

The Independent UK

Arkansas jail inmates settle lawsuit with doctor who prescribed them ivermectin for COVID-19

Five former inmates at an Arkansas county jail have settled their lawsuit against a doctor who they say gave them ivermectin without their consent to treat COVID-19

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