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GLP-1 use in US kids under-12 soars - even without FDA approval

One in five children suffers from obesity, a chronic condition leaving them at greater risk of cancer and heart disease

The Independent UK · Sep 4

What Daily Antacid Use Does to Your Bones, Calcium Levels, and Nutrient Absorption

The Mechanism Nobody Explains at the PharmacyStomach acid is not the enemy. It activates pepsin, sterilises ingested pathogens, and, critically, converts dietary calcium from its insoluble form into a soluble one the intestine can actually absorb. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole and pantoprazole, and to a lesser extent H2…

Times Life · Sep 4

Iowa Confirms 45 Kratom-Linked Deaths Since 2024 as the Governor Presses Lawmakers for a Total Statewide Ban

Iowa reports 45 kratom-associated deaths since 2024, and a 467% jump in poison center calls as officials warn about concentrated 7-OH products.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

A New mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Here, But Scientists Still Cannot Predict How The 2026 Season Will Unfold

A new mRNA flu vaccine has entered the 2026 season as scientists monitor changing influenza viruses and prepare for another winter.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Popular chocolate milk recalled in US after complaints of ‘unpleasant taste and odor’

Chocolate milk made by Horizon Organic Dairy has been recalled after complaints of an unpleasant taste, odor or texture. The US firm issued the voluntary recall in August for 12-packs and 18-packs of its Shelf-Stable (Aseptic) 1% Chocolate Milk, containing 8-ounce cartons, which were sold across the United States. “A…

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment

The series contains the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim, with the Pro supporting ECG and Blood Pressure.

TechRadar · Sep 3

One Negative Home COVID Test Is Not an All Clear and the FDA Wants You to Swab Again

A single negative at-home COVID test can miss an early infection. The FDA advises repeat testing, and here is the schedule printed on the box.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Is Anything Safe to Eat? Navigating Modern Recalls and Protecting Your Plate

Opening your news feed or checking social media often feels like a nonstop barrage of alarming food safety issues. Headlines highlight contaminated lettuce, recalled soft cheeses, and widespread bacterial outbreaks across multiple states at an alarming frequency. This constant stream of bad news leaves everyday consumers wondering if any item…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 3

Three Strain Probiotic Tied to Half the Risk of a Deadly Gut Disease in Premature Infants

A Dutch study tied a three-strain probiotic to a 51% lower necrotizing enterocolitis risk in preterm infants. The mortality data complicate the findings.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Pentagon Requires Testosterone Testing for Male Troops Age 30 and Older Ahead of an FDA Expert Meeting

The Pentagon made testosterone screening mandatory for male service members 30 and older. Doctors question the evidence behind universal testing.

Medical Daily · Sep 3