News about healthcare, drugs and all the supposed "wellness" flimflam.
Recalls
The FDA now says a laboratory test that appeared to detect Cyclospora in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a false positive, but the outbreak investigation is continuing and the recall remains in effect.
Health
The Cyclospora outbreak highlights an important disconnect in public perceptions of food safety.
Money
American households opened the workweek to a punishing five-front squeeze on prices and safety. The national average price for regular gasoline crossed $4 a gallon Monday for the first time since June 17 as the U.S.-Iran war entered its ninth consecutive day of strikes and Brent crude
Health
Thousands sickened in cyclospora recall linked to lettuce
Health
Federal investigators have linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states to a multistate outbreak that has sickened at least 1,644 people.
Health
Nutrition supplement aimed at children promises to boost height. FTC is not impressed.
Health
"Ozempic feet" is the latest nickname for a growing list of cosmetic and physical changes linked to rapid weight loss.
Health
The companies contributed to decades of toxic PFAS pollution through their use in consumer products, the suit alleges.
Health
The goal is to solve one of the biggest problems with GLP-1 drugs: patients quitting treatment because of cost, side effects or injection fatigue.
Health
Attorneys on both sides of MDL 3094 and MDL 3163 are maneuvering and jockeying for position as multi-district litigation against the makers of GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Trulicity and Mounjaro edges closer to actual testimony. The cases break down into two categories: those claiming gastrointestinal injury
Health
The GLP-1 family of drugs might be the biggest thing since AI. There have been unexpected benefits and about as many unexpected problems.
Health
The GLP-1 "bridge" is confusing to get into and its benefits are questionable given its temporary nature.