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This Herbal Supplement is Hailed as "Nature's Ozempic," but How Safe is It?

TikTokers are using the dietary supplement berberine, calling it "nature's Ozempic" as a weight-loss drug that's cheaper and easier to attain.

Inverse · Jun 5, 2023

Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Approved for Human Trials in the US — Is It Safe?

The implant sends their brain signals via Bluetooth to a computer, which then translates their intended action into tasks on a computer.

Inverse · Jun 5, 2023

Brain implants: The reality behind Elon Musk’s sci-fi dreams of mind control

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has brought a lot of attention to the world of brain-computer interfaces but whether we need implants in our heads is debatable.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023

Health advocates urge US regulators to ban common food coloring additive

Titanium dioxide, found in candy, meat substitutes and packaged cookies, has been linked to a range of serious health issues

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023

Watch out for Ozempic copycats containing unauthorized active ingredients, FDA warns

Some compounding pharmacies are using unauthorized active ingredients to make copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy.

LiveScience · Jun 1, 2023

FDA warns against using off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy for weight loss

FDA has warned consumers against using ‘compounded’ versions of semaglutide, the key ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

What is SPF? A guide to understanding sunscreen labels

Confused by sunscreen terminology? Here is everything you need to know to understand sunscreen labels.

LiveScience · Jun 1, 2023

What is Ozempic face? Plus, why it really happens and how to fix it

Ozempic face is one of the most famous reported side effects of the injectable. Here, three doctors reveal what you need to know about it

Woman & Home · Jun 1, 2023

FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use versions of the popular weight-loss drug used in Ozempic and Wegovy and sold online because they might not contain the same ingredients as prescription products and may not be safe or effective

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023