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FDA issues recall for 348,616 Medtronic defibrillators over potential cardiac arrest risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its most serious type of recall for 348,616 Medtronic defibrillators, saying they are at risk for delivering "a reduced-energy shock or not shock at all," which could lead to cardiac arrest for a patient.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

NRx Pharmaceuticals Targets Suicidal Bipolar Depression With Multidrug Therapy

NRx's NRX-101 shows promise in clinical trials, aims for FDA approval in 2024 to address unmet medical need.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Skin bleaching rife among Black, Asian and minority ethnic people despite risks, study finds

Previous studies show these products contain ingredients such as steroids and mercury that could be harmful to the skin

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

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FDA approves RSV shot for infants

Beyfortus should be available this fall and can prevent a disease that kills around 300 children per year

Salon · Jul 17, 2023

South Dakota governor prods Washington to address national drug shortages

As the U.S. struggles with prescription drug shortages, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has advanced a modest plan that she hopes will prod Washington to address weaknesses in the international pharmaceutical supply chain

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

The WHO Says Aspartame is “Possibly Carcinogenic” — But This Public Health Organization Disagrees

The World Health Organization's cancer research arm deemed aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, but the Food and Drug Administration doesn't agree.

Inverse · Jul 17, 2023

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval ahead of cold season

U.S. officials have approved a new long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that causes thousands of hospitalizations each year

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

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What impact will Alzheimer’s drug donanemab have?

While it is not a cure, proof that drugs can alter course of disease is regarded as significant triumph

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

The odd bipartisan politics of raw milk

"The room is half full of libertarians and half full of very liberal Democrats. The bridge is food"

Salon · Jul 16, 2023

Can ashwagandha really relieve stress?

The potential of ashwagandha is promising, but the side effects remain a mystery

Salon · Jul 15, 2023

Should I give up Diet Coke? With aspartame under suspicion, an addict speaks

Katie Rosseinsky’s consumption is not on the level of Donald Trump’s, but she’s still concerned about its possible links to cancer. She explores the history of diet drinks, why more women drink them, and whether she should stop

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Logan Paul defends Prime energy drink’s caffeine levels after backlash

YouTube star’s energy drink has faced criticism from lawmakers over caffeine levels

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

No, aspartame is not a 'possible carcinogen,' FDA says in response to WHO ruling

As anticipated, an arm of the World Health Organization has said aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" — but does that label mean much?

LiveScience · Jul 14, 2023

Diet Coke Isn't Going To Give You Cancer

Despite a World Health Organization report that says artificial sweetener aspartame is maybe, possibly, carcinogenic.

Reason · Jul 14, 2023

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Zenger · Jul 14, 2023

Perrigo’s Opill Becomes First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill In U.S.

FDA approval paves the way for accessible progestin-only contraceptive for all ages.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

What exactly is aspartame and what’s the controversy?

An agency of The World Health Organization, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has declared that the artificial sweetener aspartame is a possible human carcinogen.

Reason · Jul 14, 2023

All Birth Control Pills, Not Just One, Should Be Over the Counter

The FDA decision is only a mini step toward freeing the pill.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023

Stem cell therapies: why they're expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world, and they claim to be able to cure everything from autism to cerebral palsy.

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Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

Artificial sweetener aspartame is ‘possibly’ carcinogenic, yet safe at common use levels, who says

Concern about aspartame’s health risks was reawakened after one unit of the World Health Organization classified the artificial sweetener as a possible carcinogen and another agency cleared the substance for consumption at common levels.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Should I give up Diet Coke? With aspartame under suspicion, an addict speaks

Woman & Home · Jul 14, 2023

Is aspartame bad for you? What doctors want you to know as the sweetener is declared a "possible carcinogen" by WHO

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declares aspartame a "possible carcinogen", we spoke to doctors to find out just how concerned we should be

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

They're illegal. So why is it so easy to buy the disposable vapes favored by teens?

The FDA cracked down on the nicotine devices, yet they're stocked on many store shelves. The reason has to do with burgeoning overseas production, lack of clear rules, and lax enforcement.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

Aspartame, the much-debated artificial sweetener

PARIS: The artificial sweetener aspartame, which is consumed by millions every day as a sugar substitute in products such as diet soft drinks, has long been the topic of fierce debate over its impact on health.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it's still considered safe

The World Health Organization's cancer agency has deemed the artificial sweetener aspartame a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023

FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people seeking to prevent pregnancy.

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