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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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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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This article was originally published on KFF Health News. Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said.

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to Big Pharma’s weight loss drugs

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(Reuters) -All doses of Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now available, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's updated shortage list showed on Friday.

US FDA says all doses of Lilly's weight-loss and diabetes drug are now available

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

Natural blood thinners may help prevent blood clots and offer heart health benefits for some people. Foods, drinks, herbs, and supplements that act as natural blood thinners are thought to prevent new blood clots from forming. However, they can't break apart existing blood clots. Blood clots can be especially problematic...

Natural Blood Thinners

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including laxatives such as bisacodyl (Dulcolax, others). Before you start taking MiraLAX, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any prescription, over-the-counter, or other drugs...

MiraLAX Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others

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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

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

A study from the American Federation for Aging Research is looking into what contributes to people living until 95 and beyond. SuperAgers and their adult children are welcome to enroll in the study. 95-year-old Sally Froelich shares her journey as a SuperAger. At 95 years old, Sally Froelich has a...

Want to Live a Long Life? This 95-Year-Old SuperAger Shares Her Secrets

The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. These products should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. THC gummies offer a more discreet and convenient way to consume THC compared...

Is THC Gummies Better Than Smoking?

Aug. 5, 2024 – Researchers who bought the weight loss drug semaglutide online without a prescription were scammed or sent potentially toxic liquids that did not contain the labeled amount of the drug. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in the weight loss drug Wegovy, and also in the diabetes...

Lab Tests of Semaglutide Bought Online Raise Red Flags

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The FDA warned  that incorrect dosing of compounded semaglutide products may be causing health problems.

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Federal drug safety regulators have received nearly 300,000 adverse event reports involving health problems with Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and similar drugs from the same class of medications, highlighting the growing concerns about side effects associated with the widely used diabetes and weight loss treatments. In a report published last week...

FDA Database Reveals High Number of Severe Adverse Events Involving Problem from Ozempic, Similar GLP1 Drugs

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a division of Fortive, in collaboration with PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA, announced FDA clearance of the new ULTRA GI Cycle in its flagship product, the STERRAD 100NX Sterilizer with ALLClear Technology. The ULTRA GI Cycle is specifically designed to reprocess duodenoscopes using hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization.

FDA Approves Sterilization Cycle for Duodenoscopes

Surgery isn’t a typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal cells to develop in your bone marrow. As multiple myeloma spreads, it can lead to bone damage or loss.

The Role of Surgery in Treating Multiple Myeloma

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The different types of scoliosis are categorized based on what’s causing spinal curvature. Scoliosis can also be defined based on other characteristics.

What Are the Different Types of Scoliosis?

The FDA is warning consumers not to ingest a liquid kratom extract after the death of one person and “many reports” by users of other serious adverse events, including withdrawal, addiction, anxiety and aggressive behavior. The FDA’s July 26th alert about Black Liquid Kratom, which is made by...

FDA Warning About Kratom Death Challenged by Critics

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Within the next week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision about whether to approve the psychedelic MDMA (midomafetamine) for use in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder in conjunction with psychological intervention. In the last decade, psychedelics have moved from the fringes of medicine to the mainstream, drawing attention from the media, investors, and the general public. But in a June meeting, an FDA advisory committee declined to recommend MDMA’s approval. If the FDA heeds its advisers, as it usually does, the agency’s decision could slow down the timelines of getting psychedelics to market as other potential treatments, including psilocybin and ketamine, are likely to face similar regulatory challenges.

How the FDA could shape the future of psychedelics research

Inspire Medical Systems, a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), announced the FDA approval of the Inspire V therapy system which includes the next generation neurostimulator and the associated Bluetooth patient remote and physician programmer. Inspire...

FDA Approves 'Mask-Free' Sleep Apnea Treatment Device

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FDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to Know

Zepbound and Mounjaro have been on the Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list for months. Many people who rely on them to treat diabetes or help...

FDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to Know

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