Josh Hawley Moves To Ban Abortion Pills His push relies on dubious data about the pills' safety. Reason · Mar 16
Costco meatloaf kit recalled in 26 states due to salmonella risk Customers are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund The Independent UK · Mar 16
How to Check for Active Food Recalls in Under a Minute Feeding your family a highly nutritious, home-cooked dinner should be safe. However, the massive industrial food supply chain is incredibly fragile, and dangerous contamination events happen. Over the past year, millions of pounds of fresh greens, frozen meals, and deli meats have been pulled from supermarket shelves due to bacterial… Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 16
Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the eggs a bit more critically and scrutinize the ingredients and label more carefully. The Conversation · Mar 16
Officials ‘missed 99% of data’ before ending Covid vaccine recommendation, memos reveal US based Covid vaccine guidance for children and pregnant people on ideology instead of evidence, critics say The Guardian - US · Mar 16
Ozempic Controversy Deepens as FDA Accuses Novo Nordisk of Failing to Report Patient Deaths, One Linked To Suicide Novo Nordisk faces FDA scrutiny for failing to report Ozempic-linked deaths, highlighting systemic issues in safety reporting. Learn about the implications for patient safety and ongoing legal challenges. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
‘The Pink Pill’ : New documentary exposes the long battle to bring Addyi — the first libido drug for women — to market Ever wonder why there are 26 medications for male sexual disorders and only one drug for women who experience low libido? Perhaps it’s because this glaring example of medical sexism has not been widely discussed in popular media. Not until now, that is. The Conversation · Mar 15
This Cancer Researcher Home-Brewed a Beer That Works as a Vaccine And he's publishing the process so you can do it too. Reason · Mar 15
Cream cheese recall upgraded as experts warn of ‘serious adverse health consequences or death’ Over a dozen flavors of cream cheese have been recalled due to Listeria concerns The Independent UK · Mar 13
FDA Alert: Stop Using This Anti‑Choking Device Now Image source: shutterstock.com Kids Ain't Cheap · Mar 13
Generic Drugs vs Brand-Name Drugs: Are They Really the Same in Safety, Cost, and Effect? Generic drugs vs brand drugs explained: FDA bioequivalence, cost savings, safety, and therapeutic equivalence for medications and prescriptions. Medical Daily · Mar 13
FDA’s new AI system exposes years of ‘large blind spots’ in drug and vaccine tracking The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just rolled out a brand-new AI-powered system designed to track adverse effects from drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, and other consumer products nationwide. This new platform, called the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), went live on Tuesday, marking a massive shift in how the agency… The Mary Sue · Mar 12
Feds warn Ozempic and Wegovy maker over failure to report side-effects from weight-loss drugs Officials wrote that Novo Nordisk had failed to failed to report ‘serious and unexpected’ adverse drug experiences The Independent UK · Mar 12
Report Finds 100+ Food Ingredients May Have Avoided FDA Safety Review You walk through the grocery store aisles and assume that every ingredient on the label has been vetted by experts. We trust the government to act as a shield between our families and potentially harmful chemicals. However, a staggering new report has exposed a massive loophole in the federal oversight… Budget and the Bees · Mar 12
Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 12 What Federal Guidance Says To Do If a Recalled Item Is Already in Your Freezer It is a terrifying moment for any home cook. You are scrolling through the news and see that the exact brand of frozen chicken or frozen vegetables sitting in your freezer has been officially recalled due to potential contamination. Maybe it is Listeria, Salmonella, or even physical contaminants like pieces…
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Six Dead, Dozens Infected: UK Health Officials Warn Deadly Bacteria Found in Common Wet Wipes Health agencies urge the public to check first aid kits after four brands of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are confirmed contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
Budget and the Bees · Mar 11 Savannah Bee Company Alert: Why Popular BBQ Sauce is Being Pulled from Local Shelves You probably have a bottle of your favorite marinade sitting in the pantry right now, waiting for the first warm weekend of spring. It is a relaxing thought, but for some, that bottle is a hidden health danger. The Savannah Bee Company recently issued a nationwide recall for its Honey…
The Guardian - US · Mar 11 US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms Advisers to RFK Jr drop the plan to end federal guidance amid Republican worries about the political impact
International Business Times · Mar 11 FDA Officials Say Autism Claims for Drug Promoted by Donald Trump Lack Strong Evidence FDA officials say there is no strong evidence that leucovorin helps most people with autism despite earlier claims promoted by Donald Trump.
MarketBeat · Mar 10 Patience Pays: Hims & Hers Surges on News of Novo Nordisk Deal Hims & Hers shares surged 46% after partnering with Novo Nordisk to offer FDA-approved Ozempic and Wegovy, moving away from compounded GLP-1 alternatives.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 10 How to Check FDA and USDA Recall Lists in Under 2 Minutes Before You Cook Feeding your family a healthy home-cooked meal is supposed to be a safe and highly rewarding daily routine. However, the massive modern industrial food supply chain is incredibly fragile, and dangerous contamination events happen constantly. Over the past year, millions of pounds of fresh produce, frozen meals, and deli meats…
The Independent UK · Mar 10 What is leucovorin? FDA expands drug’s approved use but walks back autism claims Unresolved questions about the drug haven’t stopped U.S. doctors from prescribing it
The Independent UK · Mar 10 FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug could help many people with autism The FDA is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism
International Business Times · Mar 10 Multi-State Recall Issued for Raw Oysters and Manila Clams Amid Stomach Flu Concerns The FDA recalls raw oysters and Manila clams distributed in multiple states over possible norovirus contamination linked to stomach flu illness.
International Business Times · Mar 10 Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers Turn Patent Dispute Into Business Opportunity Novo Nordisk drops its lawsuit against Hims & Hers as the companies partner to offer FDA-approved Wegovy and Ozempic through the telehealth platform.