Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab. If cleared, it would be only the second Alzheimer’s treatment convincingly shown to delay the mind-robbing disease… Read More
Health officials recommend limiting fish from this river
North Carolina health officials formally recommended on Thursday limits on eating certain fish caught from portions of the Cape Fear River due to health concerns from a substance within the family of “forever chemicals.” The state Department of Health and Human Services issued a consumption advisory for species of freshwater… Read More
Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed
Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being from natural causes due to effects of a small bowel obstruction. Additional details… Read More
Aspartame, a soda sweetener, now listed as a cancer cause… possibly
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities. The differing… Read More
First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let American women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it cleared Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill to be sold without a prescription, making it the first… Read More
Plastic surgeon’s license is revoked after livestreaming procedures on TikTok
An Ohio plastic surgeon’s state medical license was permanently revoked Wednesday after a medical board determined she harmed patients while livestreaming their surgeries on the social media app TikTok. The Ohio Medical Board voted to ban Katharine Grawe — also known as Dr. Roxy in her plastic surgery practice “Roxy… Read More
Extreme heat will take a toll on the mind, body
The Southwestern U.S. is bracing for another week of blistering temperatures, with forecasters on Monday extending an excessive heat warning through the weekend for Arizona’s most populated area, and alerting residents in parts of Nevada and New Mexico to stay indoors. The metro Phoenix area is on track to tie… Read More
Phillies’ RHP Andrew Painter undergoes on right elbow after this
Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter is undergoing testing because of discomfort in his right elbow, manager Rob Thomson said Friday. Thomson did not say what type of testing Painter will have but said the 19-year-old right-hander started feeling discomfort after a bullpen session on Thursday. Sponsored: Does your WATER… Read More
Madonna is ‘on the road to recovery’ following ICU stay, she announces
Madonna says she is focused on her health and getting back on stage after a “serious bacterial infection” that led to her hospitalization in an an intensive care unit for several days last month. “I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,”… Read More
FDA asked to probe Logan Paul’s highly caffeinated energy drink
An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan… Read More
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