Caffeine should be better regulated In the era of triple-shot coffees and hyper-charged energy drinks, caffeine should be better regulated Salon · Nov 1, 2023
These 27 eye products could lead to infections and vision loss, FDA warns If you find one of the products in your home you need to dispose of it immediately, the FDA says The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
FDA warns that WanaBana fruit pouches contain high lead levels, endangering children The apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches — regardless of their expiration date — are being recalled. They were sold online and in person through retailers such as Sam's Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
Up First briefing: Israel won't agree to a cease-fire; how tech messes with our senses Israeli troops have advanced deeper into Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international calls for a humanitarian pause. Ditching your phone can help you tune in to your body. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
White House urges all US schools to stock overdose reversal drug naloxone Letter from education department presses for schools to train students and faculty in how to administer medication The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023
BJP leaders to go on district tour to assess drought BJP to tour Karnataka to study drought; 17 teams led by senior leaders to visit all 31 districts; teams to visit goshalas; BJP MPs & legislators to be part of teams; no water in reservoirs, agricultural fields dried up; scarcity of drinking water; borewells dried up; govt still collecting taxes;… The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Free the Meds: 5 Drugs You Should Be Able To Buy Over the Counter The FDA is unnecessarily making your life more difficult. Reason · Oct 29, 2023
The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility. WEKU · Oct 29, 2023
The cold hard reality of economics has sparked a nationwide shortage in life-saving cancer drugs The supply of three key generic chemotherapy drugs fell by nearly half in the space of one year, sparking one of the most acute shortages healthcare providers have seen. Fortune · Oct 28, 2023
No, drinking Diet Coke won't kill you, but experts say there are several good reasons to consider cutting back While aspartame might be risky only in high amounts, other ingredients in diet soda, like phosphoric acid, may be more of a concern. Fortune · Oct 28, 2023
Minister denies ‘cultural issue’ among Tory MPs after Crispin Blunt’s arrest Gillian Keegan says to trust in due process as eighth Conservative loses whip over sexual misconduct allegations since 2019 The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week There soon may be a new cure for sickle cell disease that attacks the disorder at its genetic source The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The sudden health dangers of consuming too much caffeine Panera Bread is being sued after a college student died after drinking one of their highly caffeinated drinks The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 FDA warns about giving probiotics to preterm babies after infant death, other injuries Federal officials are warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital
The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023 FDA advisory panel's conclusion that oral phenylephrine is ineffective means consumers need to think twice when buying cold and flu meds The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don’t actually work.
Salon · Oct 26, 2023 E-cigs necessary to meet cancer goals Less smoking means less cancer, especially for Black and LGBTQ+ Americans
The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2023 Charged Lemonade, ‘natural caffeine’: the ‘dangerous’ branding of energy drinks must change, experts say After a student’s death was blamed on a Panera drink, experts say brands making misleading health claims
Barchart · Oct 24, 2023 3 Top-Rated Growth Stocks To Buy on Every Dip Growth stocks are down, but don't count them out. Here are three top-rated names worth scooping up when the market pulls back.
USAFacts · Oct 24, 2023 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.
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023 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.
Inverse · Oct 21, 2023 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.
WEKU · Oct 21, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 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
Salon · Oct 20, 2023 FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use The FDA called for treatments for stimulant use disorder. Doctors say current options are limited