MONDAY, Aug 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another alert for consumers to stay away from one brand of kratom in particular, OPMS Black Liquid Kratom.

Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to people using compounded injectable semaglutide products, popularly used for weight loss treatment, after receiving reports of adverse events due to overdose. The FDA noted that the dosing errors might have occurred due to self-administration of incorrect doses, lack of experience...

FDA Warns About Dosing Errors Associated With Compounded Injectable Semaglutide Products

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While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most common causes of constipation is not eating enough fiber to support a healthy gut, says Beth Czerwony, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.

5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and can cause significant pain and problems for some people. Hand cramps commonly result from an injury or health conditions. Cramping in the hands might also affects the fingers. Hand and finger cramping can limit your ability to do certain activities, including writing and driving.

Hand Cramps: What's Causing Them?

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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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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

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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

Seroquel (quetiapine) is a prescription drug used in adults and certain children to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Seroquel can interact with some supplements and other medications, such as alprazolam and metoprolol. Before you start taking Seroquel, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any prescription, over-the-counter, or other drugs...

Seroquel Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others

Federal safety officials are warning doctors about the risk of severe burns linked to certain Megadyne pediatric electrodes, following a series of recent recalls and adverse event reports filed by medical providers nationwide, with some of the most significant injuries impacting patients under 12 years of age. The U.S. Food...

Megadyne Electrode Risks Highlighted in FDA Warning Letter Sent to Doctors

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The expand recall, impacting multiple retailers across six states, comes after the FDA in March issued a health alert urging consumers against buying half a dozen lead-tainted ground cinnamon products.

Cinnamon Recalls Grow to More Brands Due to Lead Contamination

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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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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

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

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Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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

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

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FDA Issues Warning for Certain Smelling Salts and Other Inhalants Marketed for Energy, Alertness

On August 6, 2024, the FDA warned against using unapproved inhalant products marketed for alertness and energy, citing reports of adverse events including seizures and fainting....

FDA Issues Warning for Certain Smelling Salts and Other Inhalants Marketed for Energy, Alertness

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