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#tirzepatide
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs

FDA allowed compounding pharmacies a grace period to cease production post-drug shortage, but some continue to sell modified tirzepatide products.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Medicine

Drug makers can't make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore-and they're mad

Compounding pharmacies are suing the FDA to continue producing tirzepatide imitations despite the drug's supply improving.
The FDA announced that the tirzepatide shortage has been resolved, impacting compounding pharmacies' operations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear

Obesity treatments are transforming patients' relationship with food but compounding alternatives to popular drugs face restrictions.
FDA's declaration ends availability of compounded tirzepatide, causing distress among patients who rely on it.
Alternative medicine
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs

FDA allowed compounding pharmacies a grace period to cease production post-drug shortage, but some continue to sell modified tirzepatide products.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Medicine

Drug makers can't make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore-and they're mad

Compounding pharmacies are suing the FDA to continue producing tirzepatide imitations despite the drug's supply improving.
The FDA announced that the tirzepatide shortage has been resolved, impacting compounding pharmacies' operations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear

Obesity treatments are transforming patients' relationship with food but compounding alternatives to popular drugs face restrictions.
FDA's declaration ends availability of compounded tirzepatide, causing distress among patients who rely on it.
more#tirzepatide
#food-safety
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Federal food safety regulators warned Bimbo Bakeries USA for mislabeling allergens on their products, impacting 33 million Americans with food allergies.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

RFK Jr. to phase out 8 widely used food dyes

U.S. health officials plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from food, replacing them with natural substitutes.
SF food
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Federal court halts Calif. dairy producer operations because of listeria

Rizo Lopez Foods recalled products linked to a listeria outbreak that caused two deaths, leading to a federal court injunction against its operations.
fromAxios
9 months ago
Medicine

FDA to ban additive used in sodas due to health concerns

The FDA has removed the only authorized use of BVO in the food supply due to safety concerns and adverse health effects.
Many beverage makers have already reformulated their products to replace BVO with alternative ingredients, with few beverages in the U.S. still containing BVO.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

The FDA announces phase-out of eight synthetic food dyes, prioritizing health and transitioning to natural alternatives.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Miami stone crab seller doesn't control pathogenic bacteria growth, inspection says

George Stone Crab operates without necessary permits and disregards food safety regulations.
Serious health risks are posed by improper monitoring of seafood handling.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Federal food safety regulators warned Bimbo Bakeries USA for mislabeling allergens on their products, impacting 33 million Americans with food allergies.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

RFK Jr. to phase out 8 widely used food dyes

U.S. health officials plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from food, replacing them with natural substitutes.
SF food
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Federal court halts Calif. dairy producer operations because of listeria

Rizo Lopez Foods recalled products linked to a listeria outbreak that caused two deaths, leading to a federal court injunction against its operations.
fromAxios
9 months ago
Medicine

FDA to ban additive used in sodas due to health concerns

The FDA has removed the only authorized use of BVO in the food supply due to safety concerns and adverse health effects.
Many beverage makers have already reformulated their products to replace BVO with alternative ingredients, with few beverages in the U.S. still containing BVO.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

The FDA announces phase-out of eight synthetic food dyes, prioritizing health and transitioning to natural alternatives.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Miami stone crab seller doesn't control pathogenic bacteria growth, inspection says

George Stone Crab operates without necessary permits and disregards food safety regulations.
Serious health risks are posed by improper monitoring of seafood handling.
more#food-safety
#sunscreen
fromWhoWhatWear
1 month ago
US news

Sunscreen Filters Abroad Are Totally Elite-Here's Why They're Not Available in the U.S. Yet

Sunscreen innovation is hindered in the U.S. due to strict FDA regulations compared to other countries that approve new filters more readily.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Health

A guide to safe US sunscreens and the ingredients to avoid

Sunscreen is essential for skin health and safety, reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
fromWhoWhatWear
1 month ago
US news

Sunscreen Filters Abroad Are Totally Elite-Here's Why They're Not Available in the U.S. Yet

Sunscreen innovation is hindered in the U.S. due to strict FDA regulations compared to other countries that approve new filters more readily.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Health

A guide to safe US sunscreens and the ingredients to avoid

Sunscreen is essential for skin health and safety, reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
more#sunscreen
#abortion
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Abortion Pill Maker Enters Legal Fight Over F.D.A. Rules

GenBioPro seeks to defend mifepristone in a major legal battle against Republican state attorneys general aiming to limit abortion access.
fromAxios
10 months ago
Law

Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access after tossing challenge

The Supreme Court dismissed a major abortion-related case due to lack of legal standing, preserving access to mifepristone without ruling on the case's merits.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Abortion Pill Maker Enters Legal Fight Over F.D.A. Rules

GenBioPro seeks to defend mifepristone in a major legal battle against Republican state attorneys general aiming to limit abortion access.
Law
fromAxios
10 months ago

Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access after tossing challenge

The Supreme Court dismissed a major abortion-related case due to lack of legal standing, preserving access to mifepristone without ruling on the case's merits.
more#abortion
#healthcare
fromInsideHook
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

One Super Bowl Ad Is Attracting Bipartisan Pushback

The Super Bowl ad for Hims & Hers is under scrutiny for lacking mandatory disclosures required for pharmaceutical ads.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Medicine

It's about to get a lot harder to buy knock-off Ozempic

Compounded tirzepatide offers immediate weight-loss benefits but will soon be unavailable due to FDA restrictions.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

One Super Bowl Ad Is Attracting Bipartisan Pushback

The Super Bowl ad for Hims & Hers is under scrutiny for lacking mandatory disclosures required for pharmaceutical ads.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Medicine

It's about to get a lot harder to buy knock-off Ozempic

Compounded tirzepatide offers immediate weight-loss benefits but will soon be unavailable due to FDA restrictions.
more#healthcare
#public-health
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Health

FDA Working to Remove the Stuff in Cigarettes That Feels Good

The FDA plans to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes to prevent addiction and reduce smoking-related deaths.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Health

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Health

FDA Working to Remove the Stuff in Cigarettes That Feels Good

The FDA plans to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes to prevent addiction and reduce smoking-related deaths.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Health

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.
more#public-health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Wine

I'm a sommelier. Here are 7 of my favorite nonalcoholic wines on the market right now.

Nonalcoholic wine options are abundant and can provide enjoyable alternatives to traditional wines.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Medicine

RFK Plans to Take on Big Pharma. It's Easier Said Than Done

Legal challenges may arise against proposals for stricter regulations or bans on pharmaceutical advertisements due to First Amendment protections.
Concerns are raised about the impact of Robert Kennedy's policies on drug approval standards at the FDA.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

People Are Getting Their Eyeballs Tattooed

Keratopigmentation is a risky procedure for changing eye color, raising concerns from medical professionals about potential damage to vision.
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon

Many free COVID-19 tests being shipped are expected to expire soon, stressing the importance of their timely use.
#us-supreme-court
Health
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision prevents restrictions on nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, but concerns persist over medication abortion access and FDA regulations.
fromABA Journal
9 months ago
Health

Did FDA engage in unfair 'regulatory switcheroos' when rejecting flavored vapes? SCOTUS will decide

The U.S. Supreme Court will review the FDA's rejection of marketing new flavored vaping products, questioning FDA's decision-making process under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
Health
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision prevents restrictions on nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, but concerns persist over medication abortion access and FDA regulations.
fromABA Journal
9 months ago
Health

Did FDA engage in unfair 'regulatory switcheroos' when rejecting flavored vapes? SCOTUS will decide

The U.S. Supreme Court will review the FDA's rejection of marketing new flavored vaping products, questioning FDA's decision-making process under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
more#us-supreme-court
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

Woman Who Sold Misbranded Ozempic on TikTok Faces Smuggling Charge

Unauthorized sale of weight-loss drugs on TikTok led to smuggling and drug distribution charges.
fromIntellectual Property Law Blog
9 months ago
Marketing

Federal Circuit Provides Insight on Induced Infringement Claims in Amarin Pharma Inc. v. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Legal dispute over Amarin's patents for Vascepa® involving patent law, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical marketing.
fromBoston.com
10 months ago
US news

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Food labels must be truthful and not misleading.
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