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J&J offers $5.5 billion to settle 76,000 talcum powder cancer claims
The proposed settlement would resolve nearly all remaining lawsuits alleging Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based powders caused ovarian cancer.
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News about healthcare, drugs and all the supposed "wellness" flimflam.
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Cyclospora outbreak balloons to record
The outbreak touches nearly the entire United States, extending to 41 states at last count.
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FDA advisers vote to bring unproven peptides out of the shadows — and into compounding pharmacies
An FDA advisory committee recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six popular peptides promoted for healing, weight control, endurance and anti-aging.
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Skinny but bald? GLP-1 drugs linked to increased risk of hair loss
A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs were more likely to be diagnosed with hair loss than patients using two other common classes of diabetes medication.
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Judge questions whether 69,000 J&J talc plaintiffs can prove powder caused their cancer
A federal magistrate judge has ordered thousands of ovarian-cancer plaintiffs to explain how they can prove that Johnson & Johnson talc caused each woman’s illness.
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Talc lawsuit checklist: What records to preserve now
If you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using talc products, it's important to keep track of all aspects of your case.
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Trump freezes $1 billion in Medicaid funding
Consumers caught in the middle as warrning political forces turn up the heat.
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be worth the price — but insurers still say they can’t afford them
The drugs may deliver good value for each patient, but covering everyone who qualifies could overwhelm health-plan budgets.
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Denied coverage? Seven steps to appeal a GLP-1 decision
An insurance denial does not always mean the case is closed. Patients seeking coverage for Wegovy, Zepbound or another GLP-1 medication may have several opportunities to challenge the decision.
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Cyclospora cases surge as thousands fall ill in fast-growing outbreak
Federal investigators have linked a major five-state cluster to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico
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Check your refrigerator: Recalled iceberg lettuce
You may have recalled products in your refrigerator, so be sure to check.
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Switch to daylight time imperils retinal health, study finds
Visual health may be affected by the semiannual time changes, a new study finds.