FDA proposes cutting off affordable GLP-1 access for millions
A move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could significantly change how millions of Americans access some of the most widely used weight loss medications on the market. On April 30, the FDA announced a proposal to remove glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists including semaglutide and tirzepatide, the active ingredients in Ozempic, Wegovy and […]
DIY peptide injections are sending people to the ER
What started as a niche interest among bodybuilders has quietly spread to suburban moms, white collar professionals and affluent antiaging enthusiasts and now doctors at high-end longevity clinics are dealing with the fallout. People are increasingly sourcing injectable peptides online, from grey market sellers, or secondhand from friends treating the practice. A peptide is a […]
Xanax recall sparks caution for anxiety patients nationwide
A single defective batch of Xanax XR prompts a nationwide recall as regulators warn of possible dosing inconsistencies. A widely prescribed anxiety medication is under scrutiny after a nationwide recall was issued for a specific batch of Xanax extended release tablets. The recall was confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, following concerns about […]
Should kids drink raw milk when the FDA says the risks are very real
The real food movement has brought a lot of genuinely worthwhile conversations about nutrition and food quality into the mainstream. It has also brought raw milk. Once a product limited to small farm communities and niche health circles, raw milk has become something closer to a cultural statement, a symbol of choosing natural over processed, […]
Understanding breast density: What women need to know about mammograms
In a significant move to enhance women’s health awareness, all healthcare facilities in the United States that conduct mammograms are now mandated to inform women about their breast density levels. This regulation, which took effect in March 2023, follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement to implement nationwide standards for breast density notifications. What […]