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Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

TGA urges GPs to limit prescriptions to approved use for diabetes management amid surge in off-label demand

The Guardian - AU

ACT considers legalising prescription of psychedelics

The ACT government is considering an unsolicited medicines reform proposal from Mind Medicine Australia.

The Canberra Times

I've got COVID-19 symptoms, but a negative RAT, so how do I know if I'm testing properly?

Rapid antigen tests have found their way into homes across the country, allowing us to test for COVID-19 and get the results minutes later. But how do you know you're doing it right, and when should you seek a PCR test?

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Robyn is one of 11 Australians who died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Her family speaks for the first time

Speaking publicly for the first time, her family say they fully support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but believe the government should have had a better plan to support families like theirs.

ABC News

Shortage of illegal Kamini balls due to COVID pandemic sees more people seeking help for opioid dependency

Australia's coronavirus pandemic reveals a little-known addiction to illegally imported herbal Kamini balls, allegedly sold in some Asian grocery stores, with COVID-19 lockdowns resulting in supply shortages and price increases.

ABC News

More than half of prescriptions for medicinal cannabis in Australia given in Queensland, study says

Anxiety and sleep disorders were some reasons given for prescriptions despite lack of evidence for cannabis treatment, researchers find

The Guardian - AU

The TGA Has Lifted The Ban For UK Citizens To Donate Blood So Go On, Do The Gays Next Thanks

People previously banned will likely be eligible later in 2022.

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4 Commodity Stocks That Wall Street Loves

Growing supply disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 lockdowns in China have propelled commodities prices sky high of late. That is why Wall Street analysts expect the stocks of fundamentally-sound commodity companies W&T Offshore (WTI), TransGlobe Energy (TGA), Weatherford International (WFRD), and Vale (VALE) to deliver solid returns…

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Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA

People currently barred from donating blood in Australia will soon be able to roll up their sleeves after the TGA approved Red Cross Lifeblood to receive donations from people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 and may have been affected with mad cow disease.

ABC News

Saudi Arabia Develops Legislations for Land, Sea, Rail Transport in the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia's Public Transport Authority (TGA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) to develop the region's legislative and regulatory environment for land, sea, and rail transport. TGC Chairman Rumaih al-Rumaih said Monday that they were looking forward to developing the transport sectors in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

When is COVID-19 most contagious? How long after an exposure does it take to test positive?

It takes about three days after being exposed to the virus to develop symptoms, but it's likely you'll be contagious before you realise it.

ABC News

East Lothian woman with arthritis has "pain free outings" thanks to new mobility scooter

Ailsa Hay, from East Lothian, says she feels great being independent once again thanks to new new modern and trendy mobility scooter that can travel off-road as well as on the pavement.

Edinburgh Live

How accurate are COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, and when is the best time to use them?

Rapid antigen tests provide results within minutes, but they also have their limitations. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

ABC News

Negative RAT but still have Covid symptoms? Here’s what could be happening

RATs are not infallible, but a few tips and tricks will help you get the most out of them

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Boosters expanded to 12 to 15-year-olds

Those aged between 12 and 15 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 booster following a decision by the medical regulator.

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TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for 12-15-year-olds, final approval needed from ATAGI

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID booster for people aged 12 to 15, but it will need a final tick of approval before it is made available to the cohort.

ABC News

Sorting the fact from the spin in Clive Palmer's National Press Club address

United Australia Party chairman Clive Palmer repeated some previously debunked claims at the National Press Club. But there were some new ones which need further context as well.

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Kosmos Energy Has More Than Doubled in 2022, Is It Still a Buy?

The recent surge in crude oil and natural gas prices has piqued the interest of investors. And, given that the rally shows no signs of abating in the near term, we believe it is worth evaluating if Kosmos Energy (KOS) could be a good addition to one's portfolio now? Read…

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The Guardian - AU

Call to ban vaping for young Australians after review concludes it causes ‘acute lung injury’

Australian Council on Smoking and Health calls for ban on sale and promotion of e-cigarettes following most comprehensive study yet

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3 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Under $6: TransGlobe Energy, YPF S.A., and Martin Midstream

The oil and gas prices have been seesawing since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with several Western countries banning Russian oil imports. Considering the highly volatile oil market currently, we think quality yet cheap energy stocks YPF Sociedad (YPF), TransGlobe Energy Corp (TGA), and Martin Midstream (MMLP) could be ideal investments…

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A viral meme claims 35.5 per cent of Australian seniors live in relative poverty. Here's why it's bunkum

A years-old meme comparing the poverty rate for Australians aged over 65 to rates in other OECD countries has resurfaced, as cost of living concerns dominate federal election coverage. But its data is out-of-date, and its methodology is lacking.

Benzinga

Colombia's FoliuMed Sends Huge Medical Cannabis Shipment To Australia

FoliuMed claims it has shipped the largest ever delivery of medical cannabis from Colombia to Australia. According to FoliuMed, Australia is the second-largest medical cannabis market outside North America, after Germany, with over 100,000 patients.

ABC News

Medicinal cannabis being used by tens of thousands of Australians as access becomes easier

Medicinal cannabis prescriptions more than doubled in Australia in the last 12 months. So what's behind the skyrocketing demand — and how good is the evidence for its use?

The Guardian - AU

Overseas social media influencers can likely evade Australia’s new advertising laws, drug regulator says

TGA concedes limits to its enforcement of restrictions covering promotion of therapeutic goods such as weight-loss products

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We Asked A Social Media Lawyer To Cut Through The BS Around *Those* Influencer Promo Rules

The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) changed the way an influencer can talk publicly about a skincare or health product in a paid post.

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