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Social Media adds to weight loss craze

GLP-1 agonists are a class of weight loss drug that is going viral on social media — but misinformation is rife

Salon

Eli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval

There's already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.

WEKU

FDA approves first-ever pill made from healthy gut bacteria found in human waste

The pill paves way for an easier way of performing so-called faecal transplants

The Independent UK

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First pill for fecal transplant wins FDA approval

U.S. health officials have approved the first pill that uses healthy bacteria from human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants

The Independent UK

Don't use 'amniotic fluid' eye drops, FDA warns

"Amniotic fluid" eye drops aren't approved and could be harmful, the Food and Drug Administration warned.

LiveScience

Missouri judge to weigh transgender health care rules

A Missouri judge will decide whether a first-of-its-kind rule placing strict regulations on gender-affirming care in Missouri kicks in Thursday

The Independent UK

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.

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Mifepristone is under scrutiny in the courts, but it has been used safely and effectively around the world for decades

A flurry of court rulings in April 2023 has left the future of the abortion pill mifepristone in question. For now, a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 21 allows the drug to remain accessible without additional restrictions as the merits of the case are weighed in lower court proceedings.

The Conversation

Most melatonin gummies have higher doses than what's on the label

A new analysis reveals that most melatonin gummies sold in the U.S. contain more of the hormone than noted on their labels.

LiveScience

Father reveals reason why he shared hospital photo of son who died in ‘TikTok Benadryl challenge’

Jacob Stevens, 13, died six days after attempting the deadly challenge

The Independent UK

Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease OK'd by FDA

U.S. health regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind drug for a rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease

The Independent UK

The human genome revealed its secrets 20 years ago. It’s time to fulfill its promise of personalized health care

Genetics have the potential to transform how we predict, prevent, and treat almost all human disease, writes 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki.

Fortune

Your dog can join you for outdoor dining, FDA says

It's safe from a health perspective for dogs to sit on a café's patio, the FDA says.

Axios

ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

The ACLU is suing to block new Missouri restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care

The Independent UK

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This Company Is Solving A $1B Problem, And It’s Creating An Opportunity For Investors

One of the largest burdens faced by people over 50 is spinal discomfort. Dymicron invented an option poised to help patients in need of a breakthrough – representing a $1B potential addressable market. For a limited time, the company is taking investors to help share their innovation with the world.

Evening Standard

What is the TikTok Benadryl challenge that left a 13-year-old dead?

The dangerous challenge first circulated on social media in 2020, prompting the US’s Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning

The Guardian - US

Majority of Americans oppose bans of medication abortion drugs, poll finds

Majority of Americans also don’t believe federal judges should be able to overturn FDA approval of a prescription drug, poll shows

Reason

Belgium Destroys Thousands of Miller High Life Cans Over 'Champagne of Beers' Slogan

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How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered

On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary, however, buying time as an appeals court weighs the…

WEKU

Poll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low.

Inverse

Emergency Contraception Should Be a Basic Component of Women’s Reproductive Health Care

Emergency contraception can take the form of pills – sometimes called the morning-after pill – or an intrauterine device, or IUD that delays ovulation.

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham lashes out at CNN host after she corrects his misleading abortion claim

‘No, no, no! Quit covering for these guys!’ Graham raged at Dana Bash

The Independent UK

Canada will try to offer abortion drug mifepristone to American women if it’s banned in the US

Canada’s Families Minister Karina Gould reacted to the US legal battle over mifepristone the day before the US Supreme Court ruling

Tribune News Service

California leaders celebrate abortion pill access after Supreme Court decision

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California leaders commended Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that will temporarily preserve access to abortion pills, doubling down on their push to protect reproductive services in the Golden State.

The Independent UK

What is the Benadryl challenge? New TikTok challenge that’s left 13-year-old dead

Jacob Stevens died last week, six days after attempting the challenge

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