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Is sunscreen really contaminated with heavy metals, like lead and arsenic?
They're naturally occurring elements so it's hard to escape them
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News about healthcare, drugs and all the supposed "wellness" flimflam.
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Sleep apps may be keeping some users awake, study finds
Researchers say an excessive focus on sleep scores and metrics may actually worsen sleep problems for some consumers.
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Vermont becomes first state to ban paraquat weedkiller tied to Parkinson’s disease
The chemical remains legal nationwide despite being banned in more than 70 countries
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FDA opens door to flavored vapes, alarming anti-smoking advocates
Public-health groups warn the move could reignite youth vaping after years of declines in teen e-cigarette use
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‘Low T’ boom raises concerns over overdiagnosis, aggressive marketing to men
Testosterone prescriptions are surging as private clinics, influencers and social media campaigns promote “low T” as a hidden cause of fatigue, weight gain and low libido
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Delays in EpiPen Use Drive Fatal Anaphylaxis in Children, New Studies Find
Having a prescription isn't enough. Patients need to have the EpiPen with them.
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GLP-1 Drug Lawsuits Swell Past 3,600 Cases as Courts Tighten Proof Standards
The cases involve Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Trulicity Federal litigation over the blockbuster class of GLP-1 drugs that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Trulicity has ballooned to more than 3,600 pending cases across two multidistrict proceedings, as a federal judge moves to tighten the medical evidence
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Simple kitchen tricks may cut pesticide residues on produce, study finds
A new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that rinsing or soaking fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce pesticide residues.
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GLP-1 may protect against heart attacks and strokes, UK study finds
The popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help prevent Alzheimer's, according to one study
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Purdue Pharma shut down as opioid settlement takes effect, new nonprofit takes over
$7.4B settlement to fund addiction treatment and recovery programs nationwide over 15 years
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Supreme Court lifts ban on mail-order and online mifepristone
Justice Alito's action is effective until May 11, when further arguments are due
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Dry Farm Wine says it's sugar-free. Is that possible?
It's one of those yes-and-no situations. It's certainly less sugar-burdened than most wines, which is probably beneficial.