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Are At-Home Chemical Peels Safe?

At-home chemical peels can cause severe skin irritation and should ideally be performed under professional supervision.

The Companies Selling Illegal Copycat Snacks Laced With Drugs

Federal officials issued warnings to companies for illegally selling food products mimicking popular brands with delta-8 THC, posing health risks due to potential impurities and confusion.

Are At-Home Chemical Peels Safe?

At-home chemical peels can cause severe skin irritation and should ideally be performed under professional supervision.

The Companies Selling Illegal Copycat Snacks Laced With Drugs

Federal officials issued warnings to companies for illegally selling food products mimicking popular brands with delta-8 THC, posing health risks due to potential impurities and confusion.
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Kratom regulations shelved in California amid battle between advocacy groups

The proposed California bill to regulate kratom products was shelved due to conflicts among advocacy groups.
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Recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles now linked to 113 illnesses, 2 deaths

Illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz edibles exceed 100, with possible toxic products still in the market.
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4 months ago

Diamond Shruumz candy recalled due to toxin that has stricken 39 people in 20 states

Increased emergency room visits for older Americans due to cannabis poisoning.

Recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles now linked to 113 illnesses, 2 deaths

Illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz edibles exceed 100, with possible toxic products still in the market.

Diamond Shruumz candy recalled due to toxin that has stricken 39 people in 20 states

Increased emergency room visits for older Americans due to cannabis poisoning.
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More People Are Overdosing on Ozempic Alternatives

Patients are experiencing serious risks by overdosing on compounded GLP-1 medications, spurred by demand for cheaper alternatives and availability issues of brand-name products.
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FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

People are excited about weight loss potential of semaglutide but need caution on proper dosing to avoid adverse effects.

People are overdosing on injectable weight-loss drugs, FDA warns

Dosing errors with compounded weight-loss products resulted in overdoses, leading to severe symptoms and hospitalization.

FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

People are excited about weight loss potential of semaglutide but need caution on proper dosing to avoid adverse effects.

People are overdosing on injectable weight-loss drugs, FDA warns

Dosing errors with compounded weight-loss products resulted in overdoses, leading to severe symptoms and hospitalization.
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Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns

The FDA issued a warning about overdosing on compounded semaglutide due to dosing errors from patients and healthcare providers.
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FDA expands listeria outbreak in bagged vegetables to several states

Recalled vegetables include cucumbers, green beans, peppers, and squash from Walmart and Aldi due to listeria contamination.

People Who Eat This Brand of "Shroom" Chocolate Are Landing in the Hospital With Bizarre Symptoms

Consumers falling ill after eating Diamond Shruumz's 'microdosing' chocolate bars, lacking psychedelic mushrooms.

FDA expands listeria outbreak in bagged vegetables to several states

Recalled vegetables include cucumbers, green beans, peppers, and squash from Walmart and Aldi due to listeria contamination.

People Who Eat This Brand of "Shroom" Chocolate Are Landing in the Hospital With Bizarre Symptoms

Consumers falling ill after eating Diamond Shruumz's 'microdosing' chocolate bars, lacking psychedelic mushrooms.
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COVID-19 test maker Cue Health once worth $2.3B lays off entire company and shuts down

Cue Health, a San Diego biotech firm supplying COVID-19 test kits, shut down due to FDA warning on false results, resulting in employee layoffs.

Zepbound shortage update: FDA issues 'limited availability' warning. When might it end?

Zepbound, a weight loss drug by Eli Lilly, facing shortage in certain doses in the U.S. due to increased demand.

Avoid these smartwatches and rings that claim to monitor blood sugar levels, FDA warns

Smartwatches and rings claiming to measure blood sugar levels without skin piercing are dangerous.
FDA warns against using unapproved devices for blood sugar measurements.
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FDA puts glucose tracking smartwatches on notice - Wareable

FDA warns against smartwatches measuring blood glucose without skin piercing
Providing incorrect readings can have serious health consequences

Herbal Viagra' is not Viagra

People should avoid herbal Viagra or sexual performance enhancer supplements.
Experts warn against using sexual performance enhancer supplements due to potential dangers.

FDA puts glucose tracking smartwatches on notice - Wareable

FDA warns against smartwatches measuring blood glucose without skin piercing
Providing incorrect readings can have serious health consequences

Herbal Viagra' is not Viagra

People should avoid herbal Viagra or sexual performance enhancer supplements.
Experts warn against using sexual performance enhancer supplements due to potential dangers.
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More seizures, intubation from microdose candies: 12 sickened, 10 hospitalized

An ongoing outbreak of severe poisonings linked to Diamond Shruumz microdose candies has led to at least 12 reported cases across eight states.

FDA Issues Warning About Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Here's What to Know About the Illness

Consumers urged to avoid shellfish from contaminated areas to prevent paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Microdosing chocolate bars from Diamond Shruumz may have caused serious symptoms, including seizures, FDA says

A nationwide warning has been issued for Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars due to severe illnesses, prompting the FDA to advise against consumption.
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