Direct-to-consumer telehealth company advertisement that aired during the Super Bowl failed to mention side effects of the drugs read on >
Senators Call on FDA to Act Against Misleading Weight-Loss Drug Commercials
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Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of States Over Risk of Food Poisoning
A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement. California-based Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall for certain tuna products sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader… read on > read on >
More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake. The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in people with alcohol use disorders. The drug also seemed to reduce the quantity… read on > read on >
In People With Autism, ADHD Rates Still Common in Adulthood
Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis continues into adult life. Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside an autism diagnosis was also linked to worse health outcomes overall for adults, the study found. “Generally speaking, rates of ADHD decrease as children grow… read on > read on >
Almost Half of Rural Americans Face Long Drives for Surgery
As closures of rural hospitals across the United States continue, more Americans are facing hour-plus drives to reach surgical centers, two new reports find. By 2020, data show, 99 million Americans already had trouble finding “timely, high-quality and affordable surgical care,” according to a news release from the University of Michigan. The situation is most… read on > read on >
Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender. The order, issued Feb. 11 by U.S. District Judge John Bates, grants a… read on > read on >
Anesthesiologists’ Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use
The tragic early death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. Now, America’s leading group representing anesthesiologists is issuing new guidelines on proper use of the drug. Ketamine has also come under increasing scrutiny as a treatment… read on > read on >
Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm
Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds. “What we found was that the perception of being overweight has a much stronger effect of suicidal ideation than the objective measure of weight,” said study lead author Philip Baiden.… read on > read on >
Wrong Smartphone Settings Can Lead to Missed Alerts From Linked Diabetes Devices
Hardware and software changes, updates, and configurations can result in undelivered critical safety alerts read on >
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
High or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity reported in 43 states in last week of January read on >