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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

UK clinics may be illegally promoting unregulated peptide therapies with unverified health claims.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

We've created a small molecule chemical which gets in your body very well. It can mimic the effects of the peptide and can be taken more conveniently any time of day without any food or water restrictions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Should never have been prescribed': private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation

The inquest concluded that Robinson's prescription for medicinal cannabis had probably contributed to his death, with the coroner stating that it acted as an obstacle to appropriate care.
Cannabis
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers seek FDA expansion of ingredient types to include peptides and probiotics, potentially increasing marketing opportunities.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Italian regulator probes Sephora and Benefit over cosmeticorexia' claims

The Italian Competition Authority said it was looking into promotions for skincare products such as face masks, serums and anti-ageing creams that in some cases appeared to target girls under 10.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage

A nationwide aspirin shortage poses serious health risks for patients relying on the medication, particularly those with cardiovascular conditions.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

FDA Drug Official Moves To Hire A Friend Who Touts Unproven Claims About Antidepressants

Nearly 23% of American women take antidepressants, but FDA officials are considering adding unproven pregnancy risk warnings to antidepressant labels despite robust evidence supporting their safety during pregnancy.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Alternative medicine
fromNature
3 weeks ago

What is the science behind 'science-backed' supplements?

Ashwagandha supplements have surged in popularity since 2020, but scientific evidence for their claimed benefits remains limited and inconsistent despite traditional use spanning millennia.
#glp-1
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Medicine

The Risk Too Many People Are Taking With Ozempic

GLP-1 receptor agonists, while effective for obesity and diabetes, may cause significant gastrointestinal issues and other health risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma's hopes

Oral GLP-1 weight-loss pills like Wegovy are rapidly adopted, offering easier use but raising concerns about cost, supply and side-effects.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Risk Too Many People Are Taking With Ozempic

GLP-1 receptor agonists, while effective for obesity and diabetes, may cause significant gastrointestinal issues and other health risks.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

uniQure, Syndax and Erasca Are Drawing Analyst Interest Ahead of Key Drug Catalysts

RBC Capital analyst Luca Issi upgraded the stock to Outperform from Sector Perform with a price target of $35, up from $11. Wells Fargo also upgraded uniQure to Overweight from Equal Weight with a $60 price target. The catalyst: the departure of Vinay Prasad from the FDA. RBC views this as a positive for uniQure, noting it is "not inconceivable" that the FDA reverts to its prior stance, and believes Prasad's departure is likely to open up a more balanced discussion on risk/reward for Huntington's disease.
NYC startup
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fake Labubus, 'dangerous' teddies and breakable blades among the 1000s of harmful products alerted to EU last year

Counterfeit toys and cosmetics with chemical hazards were major harmful products entering the EU, with toys representing one-eighth of reported products and cosmetics one-third of alerts.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Responsible compounding could close the innovation gap

Compounding can responsibly accelerate patient access to needed therapies when grounded in rigorous data, filling genuine clinical gaps while pursuing FDA approval, particularly in underserved areas like women's health.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Luke O'Neill: Weight-loss drugs have been linked to sudden blindness, so how worried should you be?

The weight loss jabs Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy - a type of medicine containing semaglutide - are increasingly being seen as a medical wonder of the age. They bring great benefits to people with diabetes and obesity.
Medicine
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Government Handing Out Cash Bonuses to Drug Researchers Who Rush Through Regulatory Approvals

The FDA introduced a cash bonus program for drug reviewers who complete work ahead of schedule, creating potential conflicts of interest with accelerated approval processes.
Medicine
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Here's How Much Each Popular Drug Impacts Your Chances of Having a Stroke

Recreational drugs significantly increase stroke risk, with amphetamines raising risk by 122%, cocaine by 96%, and cannabis by 37%.
#glp-1-medications
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Weight-loss jab Wegovy has 'highest risk of rare eye stroke', study finds

Wegovy carries nearly five times higher risk of eye stroke and sudden sight loss compared to Ozempic, with men facing three times greater risk than women.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks

Emma Dyer remembers the moment she clicked "buy now" on a set of weightloss jabs she found online. She had no medical consultation, no ID checks, and no questions about her history of anorexia and bulimia. "It was just so easy - too easy," she says. "They never asked for my medical history or what medication I was taking. It was like buying groceries."
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What if most medications were sold over-the-counter?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly mulling whether more prescription drugs should be sold over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. In an interview on Wednesday, FDA commissioner Martin Makary told CNBC that everything should be over the counter except drugs that are deemed unsafe or addictive or that require clinical monitoring. Makary said the agency is reviewing how it decides which drugs can be sold with or without a prescription from a health care practitioner.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Blood pressure drug recalled after mix-up: Health Canada | CBC News

A blood pressure medication has been recalled after a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing the wrong drug. According to Health Canada, Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. That's because some bottles may instead contain 2.5 milligram tablets of midodrine, a medication used to treat low blood pressure.
Toronto
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Throw away these recalled dietary supplements right now. They may contain a 'life-threatening' ingredient

Modern Warrior recalled all lots of Modern Warrior Ready after testing found undeclared ingredients, including tianeptine, which can cause life‑threatening effects.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 month ago

Dozens of online-pharmacy ads, including for weight-loss drugs, appear to violate federal rules

Online Canadian telehealth and virtual-pharmacy ads frequently name prescription drugs and promise effects, breaching Canada’s prescription drug advertising restrictions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We need new drugs for mental ill-health | Letter

Governments should prioritise research and approval of innovative psychiatric treatments (MDMA-assisted therapy, esketamine, cannabidiol) to relieve widespread, long-term mental suffering.
#fda-recall
#weight-loss-drugs
fromBBC
1 month ago
Public health

Inside Health - What are the side effects of weight loss drugs? - BBC Sounds

fromBBC
1 month ago
Public health

Inside Health - What are the side effects of weight loss drugs? - BBC Sounds

Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 medications that become dangerous after their expiration date, according to pharmacists - Silicon Canals

Some expired medications can become harmful or ineffective, and certain drugs—like epinephrine and insulin—should never be used after their expiration dates.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Where generic medication comes from

When generic drug manufacturers have issues like contamination, it is difficult for those who take the medications to know if they are affected. There is no standardized way to look up the data for where the pills in your bottle came from. ProPublica made an app that makes the lookup more straightforward. Even though generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions dispensed in the U.S., the FDA only provides piecemeal information about them.
Public health
#fda
Public health
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance - MedCity News

FDA refused to file Moderna's mRNA-1010 influenza vaccine application because the trial comparator did not reflect the U.S. standard of care.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

One in seven using drugs not licensed for weight loss as 1.6m in UK now on them

About 1.6 million Britons used weight‑loss injections in the past year, with one in seven using medications not licensed for weight loss, raising safety concerns.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors 'flying blind'

The CDC issued only six Health Alert Network alerts in 2025, sharply reducing early-warning communications and leaving clinicians and health departments less prepared.
#statins
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Watchdog bans social media ads sharing discount codes for weight loss jabs

Advertising watchdog ASA has banned social media posts sharing discount codes that promoted prescription-only weight-loss medications to the general public.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Spain launches probe as expired vaccines given to 253 children

Health authorities in Spain's Basque Country have launched an investigation after expired doses of the childhood hexavalent vaccine were administered to 253 patients, mostly infants. Osakidetza, the Basque public health service responsible for delivering healthcare across the region, began contacting the affected families this week. The issue was detected on January 15, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
Public health
#medical-misconduct
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

While the move came as a surprise to the high-profile vaccine maker, it is just the latest hostility toward vaccines-and mRNA vaccines in particular-from an agency overseen by the fervent anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In his first year in office, Kennedy has already dramatically slashed childhood vaccine recommendations and canceled $500 million in research funding for mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic threats.
Public health
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy

GLP-1 weight-loss medications can cause significant muscle loss and vitamin/mineral deficiencies without adequate nutrition support.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Europe Oncology Genomics Tracker Captures Oncologist Perspectives Across Major European Markets - Data Report by DeciBio Consulting LLC - Silicon Canals

Genomic testing adoption for solid tumor oncology is growing across EU-5 with varied country-specific drivers and infrastructure tracked via a survey of 100+ oncologists.
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