The Food and Drug Administration on Friday reiterated its position that kratom — a botanical native to Southeast Asia and reportedly used by millions of Americans — cannot be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement or added to conventional food in a consumer advisory warning about a product linked to serious adverse events, including death.

FDA issues another kratom warning following death

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(Reuters) -Two more doses of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug, Wegovy, is now available, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's updated shortages list showed on Tuesday. Several doses of Novo's GLP-1 therapies such as diabetes drug Ozempic and Wegovy, both chemically known as semaglutide, have been on the U.S. health regulator's shortage list since early 2022.

US FDA says two more doses of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug now available

Researchers found that adults with overweight or obesity lost more weight with tirzepatide than semaglutide in a head-to-head comparison of the medications using electronic medical records data. Results showed that a weight loss of 15% or higher was achieved by 42.3% of the tirzepatide group vs. 18.1% of the semaglutide...

Top in endocrinology: Tirzepatide vs. semaglutide; FDA rejects icodec for diabetes

People are excited to use semaglutide, a diabetes drug popular for assisting weight loss that's commonly sold as Ozempic and Wegovy — and there's good reason to be. But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public not to get carried away, issuing an alert that it's received reports of people getting hospitalized after overdosing on the drug, in some cases taking up to 20 times the recommended dosage.

FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

More people have been stuck ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets selling the products. As of July 29, a total of 78 illnesses have been reported in 28 states. Sixty-five of the 78 people have reported seeking medical care, 40 have been hospitalized, and two deaths are under investigation.

FDA Approves First Nalmefene Hydrochloride Auto-Injector to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Only about a quarter of patients prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy stay on the drugs for more than two years, according to a newly published investigation, which suggests many recipients of the weight loss and diabetes treatment injections may be quitting due to adverse health effects and other reasons. Ozempic (semaglutide)...

Patients Usually Stop Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Injections After Just Two Years: Reuters

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Ventura County, CA

ABC News

A man already in custody has been arrested in the murders of three young women who were strangled to death in 1977 in California, authorities said.

Suspected serial killer charged in 1977 cold case murders of 3 young women

First For Women

Ozempic has been called Hollywood’s 'worst kept secret' for weight loss, but is it safe for everyone?

Worried About ‘Ozempic Face’? What an MD Wants You to Know about Ozempic Side Effects

Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication taken to help control blood sugar in adults and children 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes. It is usually taken along with diet and exercise changes. If you are starting treatment with metformin, you may wonder: Does metformin cause diarrhea? What other...

Does Metformin Cause Diarrhea? Coping With Gut-Related Side Effects

Everyday Health

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients living with the disease, and their families. Among those, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance to use intranasal foralumab in its first patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease under the FDA’s expanded access investigational new drug program.

FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable medication for helping to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The drug can cause disruption to your gastrointestinal tract, which may lead to diarrhea. Ozempic (semaglutide) belongs to a group of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists). It is...

Why does Ozempic cause diarrhea?

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Thyroid lymphoma is an extremely rare but highly treatable cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause a mass in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath.

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Study shows efficacy of olanzapine in improving complete response rates and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy regimens comprised of oxaliplatin, carboplatin, or irinotecan. A Phase III trial found that adding olanzapine to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC) regimens consisting of oxaliplatin, carboplatin, or irinotecan, boosted rates...

Addition of Olanzapine Improves Complete Response, Nausea and Vomiting Prevention in Chemotherapy-Naive Patients

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Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about a popular medication used for weight loss. The FDA says it has received reports...

Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns

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