#health-regulations

#health-regulations

The Trump administration aims to significantly increase the U.S. interest in dietary supplements, echoing the history of patent medicines.

Prone restraint in mental health care continues despite known risks, with over 5,000 instances reported in 2023.

Mounjaro is an effective treatment option for obesity and type 2 diabetes, approved for use with diet and physical activity.

The new advertising ban allows loopholes whereby unhealthy food brands can evade restrictions by not showing their unhealthy products.

Splash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.

Proposition 65 effectively reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in California, as confirmed by recent studies.

The use of the Sarco suicide pod raises significant legal and ethical concerns over its compliance with safety regulations in Switzerland.

Britain's armed forces lift bans on recruits with asthma and acne to combat a recruitment crisis.

Public tattooing in NYC raises sanitation and legality concerns.

Tattooing in unusual public spaces is not uncommon in New York.

Local authorities require licenses and sanitation training for tattoo artists.

The city's Health Department has shut down a cafe selling kava and kratom, sparking a lawsuit from the owner claiming wrongful closure.

Pest control is essential for compliance and safety in construction, preventing damage and delays.

New Canadian regulations on flavored nicotine pouches aim to protect youth but may hinder former smokers' efforts to quit cigarettes.

The Paris Olympics in 2024 show a stark contrast with previous COVID-restricted Olympics, with minimal health restrictions and a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy.

Concerns about lack of evidence and long-term harms led to NHS restrictions on gender treatments for children in England.

Northern European countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, are also implementing restrictions on youth gender treatments.

The Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.