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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued a recall for some of its Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules over a "failed dissolution" that may cause heart attacks.

Potassium chloride medications recalled due to failure that could cause heart attacks: FDA

New York State

Interesting Engineering

Consuming this product is likely to contribute to elevated levels of lead in the blood.

Ground cinnamon products dangerous for health, FDA issues alert

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Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

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The Food and Drug Administration said in a new alert Thursday that it has identified an additional cinnamon product sold in the U.S. that has been contaminated with lead. The ground cinnamon, sold as El Servidor and distributed by an Elmhurst, New York, company of the same name, joins a growing list of cinnamon products identified by the FDA to contain high levels of lead.

FDA issues new alert about lead contamination in cinnamon

GURU Inc. is recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules, Lot No. IN-032, 700 mg to the consumer/user level. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports Infla-650 capsules has been found to be tainted with acetaminophen, diclofenac and phenylbutazone, which are not listed on the label. Products containing acetaminophen, diclofenac and phenylbutazone cannot be marketed as dietary supplements.

Dietary supplements posing 'serious health risk' are recalled

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Georgia State

HealthDay

WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is now investigating nearly 50 illnesses and one death that may be linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles. Of the 48 people in 24 states who said they got sick after eating the chocolate bars, cones and gummies, one patient has died and 27 have been hospitalized, the FDA noted in an updated health alert. Those who fell ill reported seizures, agitation, abnormal heart rates and loss of consciousness. The latest illness was reported Monday, FDA officials said. Last week, the company that makes the edibles issued a full recall of all its edibles after discovering high levels of a mushroom toxin in the products.

FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Following a massive WanaBana cinnamon apple sauce recall issued late last year, which caused hundreds of children to develop lead poisoning, federal health officials are warning that high levels of lead have once again been found in a ground cinnamon ingredients distributed in the United States. The U.S. Food and...

FDA Issues Lead Poisoning Risk Alert for Ground Cinnamon Sold in NY

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

From a California hospital fighting for bankruptcy eligibility, to a Wisconsin system suing a city over property taxes, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments involving hospitals and health systems that Becker's has reported since July 2:. 1. Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is being investigated by state and...

10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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FDA warns of dosing errors tied to compounded Ozempic, Wegovy

The FDA is warning healthcare providers of dosing errors associated with compounded versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. The agency has...

FDA warns of dosing errors tied to compounded Ozempic, Wegovy

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