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Federal judge hears challenge to FDA approval of abortion drug

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said he would rule “as soon as possible” on the request for a preliminary injunction that would move mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing drug, off the market.

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This Artificial Sweetener Has a Surprising Effect on the Immune System

A mouse study looked at how high doses of Splenda in mice affected their T cell activation, which could implicate the sweetener's use in autoimmune disorder treatment.

Inverse

Governments are increasingly reliant on consulting firms. Critics says it's often to their detriment

Critics say governments are outsourcing their own knowledge and activities to consulting firms, yet these firms aren't held to the same standards as the public sector.

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Texas judge to consider halting sale of abortion pill across US

Anti-abortion groups are pushing to revoke or suspend approval of pill used in more than half of all US abortions.

Al Jazeera

Medication abortions are under fire: Here's how they work

Medication abortions became the preferred method for ending pregnancy in the U.S. even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

The Independent UK

Federal judge in Texas hears case that could force a major abortion pill off market

If the case succeeds, it could have sweeping repercussions — for abortion providers and patients across the nation, as well as for the FDA's drug-approval process.

WEKU

Federal judge at center of FDA abortion drug case has history with conservative causes

U.S. District Matthew Kacsmaryk was once deputy counsel for the First Liberty Institute, the Plano-based conservative Christian law firm.

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Trump-appointed judge hears from anti-abortion groups and Justice Department in high-stakes abortion drug case

The federal judge overseeing the biggest abortion case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade could block access to a commonly used abortion drug

The Independent UK

3 Colossal Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now

High-profile bank failures and stubbornly high inflation have heightened volatility in the stock market lately. Regardless of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, colossal stocks Visa (V), Merck (MRK), and Salesforce (CRM) could be ideal buys for market-beating returns. Continue reading….

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When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?

Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug

The Independent UK

Access to abortion pill in the balance as Texas judge hears mifepristone case

Trump-appointed judge says he will rule ‘as soon as possible’ on case brought by far-right anti-abortion groups

The Guardian - US

Is Internet Spoonie Culture Keeping People Sick?

While the FDA keeps experimental treatments out of reach, the spoonie world makes a diagnosis into an identity.

Reason

Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

A federal judge will hear arguments in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to medication abortion and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators

The Independent UK

They lost weight on Wegovy—the same drug as Ozempic. Here's what happened when they stopped taking it

Experts say these should be considered long-term medications.

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Short on Adderall? Blame DEA Production Caps

Each year, the DEA sets production limits for certain drugs, including some ingredients in common amphetamine pills like Adderall.

Salon

Judge tried hiding abortion pill hearing

Matthew Kacsmaryk's actions ahead of a hearing planned for Wednesday were "bordering on judicial misconduct"

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Democratic attorneys general sue Biden administration over FDA abortion pill regulation

A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 23, 2023, arguing that the agency’s regulations on the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone violate state sovereignty by limiting the…

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Why fake sugars may be bad for you

Erythritol, a popular alternative to sugar, may increase risk of stroke. Is any fake sugar safe?

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The Independent UK

FDA approves world’s first fast-acting nasal spray to treat migraines

Drug marks ‘significant breakthrough’ for people with migraine who need freedom from pain

The Guardian - US

Trump-appointed judge limits information on medication abortion lawsuit

The suit could determine whether US women can access abortion drugs, but judge is trying to limit disruptions and protests

Tribune News Service

Texas abortion ruling nears, but blue states aren't waiting to protect pill access

A federal judge in Texas soon could make one of the two pills used in medication abortions harder to come by, even in blue states that support abortion rights.

Tribune News Service

Pfizer receives FDA approval for migraine nasal spray, claims pain relief in 15 minutes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasal spray developed by Pfizer as a means to quickly treat the painful symptoms associated with suffering a migraine.

The Independent UK

Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement

E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed harmful vaping products to underage users, the city announced Friday

Fortune

Pedro Pascal’s apparently caffeine-laden Starbucks order is sending TikTok into a frenzy. But is it safe?

Each Starbucks espresso shot contains 75 milligrams of caffeine. Six shots would total 450 milligrams of caffeine—just slightly over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams.

Salon

The rise of lab-grown meat

We may soon enter a new era of "meat" . . . but what exactly does this mean?

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