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Exclusive | MDMA-assisted therapy could get FDA approval as soon as January, top advocate predicts — but there’s a major problem looming

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Exclusive | MDMA-assisted therapy could get FDA approval as soon as January, top advocate predicts — but there’s a major problem looming

A drug once synonymous with rave culture could soon be making its way into a very different setting: the therapist’s office. A leading psychedelics advocate is “very optimistic” the Food and Drug Administration could approve MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder as early as January. But even if the treatment gets the green light, a … Read more

GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide — what to know about the affected products

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GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide — what to know about the affected products

An unexpected shot of bad news. A popular weight-loss shot has been recalled across the country by the FDA due to potential contamination. The US-based compounding pharmacy that issued the initial recall back in September had already been on the agency’s radar and previously received a warning. Apothecary Pharma is recalling compounded versions of popular … Read more

FDA recalls baby sleep aid after investigation finds 3 toxic alcohol ingredients not listed on label

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FDA recalls baby sleep aid after investigation finds 3 toxic alcohol ingredients not listed on label

A popular baby sleep remedy could be hazardous to infants.  A baby product sold online is being voluntarily recalled after federal testing discovered undeclared alcohols, prompting health officials to urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using it. Pacific Health Sciences issued the voluntary recall for Lot 25122bw of its Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby … Read more

Warning over very trendy skincare and hair growth treatment that isn’t actually FDA approved: ‘You can’t fully predict its side effects’

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Warning over very trendy skincare and hair growth treatment that isn’t actually FDA approved: ‘You can’t fully predict its side effects’

A holy grail that’s too good to be true. From Korean staples to unlikely remedies promising luscious locks and glowing skin, trendy new skin and hair care ingredients are popping up on social media every day. Some are downright risky, though, with no science to back up their purported benefits — prompting the FDA to … Read more

122,000 cases of popular Gatorade flavors recalled nationwide by the FDA

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122,000 cases of popular Gatorade flavors recalled nationwide by the FDA

Gatorade drinkers are dye-ing for an answer. Over 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states after the company found undeclared dyes.  The Gatorade recall affects 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more

Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to outbreak — FDA ‘unclear’ how parasite got in lettuce

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Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to outbreak — FDA ‘unclear’ how parasite got in lettuce

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility. The agency has now closed its investigation into the outbreak, … Read more

7Up recalled after thousands of cans found packed with unexpected ingredient 

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7Up recalled after thousands of cans found packed with unexpected ingredient 

Some soda drinkers may have gotten an unwanted sugar high. Over 77,700 cans of 7Up — labeled Zero Sugar — were voluntarily recalled after finding it was found to contain the sweet ingredient. The voluntary recall was initiated by Utah-based Admiral Beverage Corporation — an independent beverage distributor — back in Aug. However, just days … Read more

Popular blood pressure drug recalled over dissolution issues

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Popular blood pressure drug recalled over dissolution issues

Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more

FDA approves Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes

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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s once-weekly basal insulin, Onswik, for adults with type ​2 diabetes, the drugmaker said on Thursday, offering patients ‌an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections. Onswik, chemically known as insulin efsitora alfa-gobe, is intended to be used alongside ​diet and exercise to control high blood sugar. … Read more

What is ibogaine? All about the psychoactive drug Presley Gerber took for treatment before death

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What is ibogaine? All about the psychoactive drug Presley Gerber took for treatment before death

Before his tragic death at 27, model Presley Gerber turned to a powerful psychedelic drug in a desperate bid to “rewire” his brain. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and brother of model Kaia Gerber, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility in California. His exact cause and manner of … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the ‘peppers’ women treating menopause with gray market peptides — which they discuss using secret code words

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Exclusive | Meet the ‘peppers’ women treating menopause with gray market peptides — which they discuss using secret code words

Stephanie Corn was shopping for shoes in Houston when a terrifying realization stopped her cold: She had no idea where she was. Frightened, she ducked into a dressing room and called her now-ex-husband to pick her up. “He asked me where I was and I couldn’t tell him,” Corn, 56, told The Post. “I had … Read more

Popular Walmart and Target frozen dessert recalled nationwide due to contamination

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Popular Walmart and Target frozen dessert recalled nationwide due to contamination

This isn’t Rocky Road — but it’s definitely a rocky pint. A popular nationwide frozen dessert has been hit with an active recall over potential foreign matter contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall impacts So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-by dates on … Read more

Hand soaps recall upgraded by FDA over bacterial contamination fears

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Hand soaps recall upgraded by FDA over bacterial contamination fears

Washing your hands with certain soaps might give you an infection. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just issued an enforcement report, giving soap company Intercon Chemical Co. a Class II recall status. The Missouri-based brand initially issued a voluntary recall on June 29, in which six hand soap products were potentially contaminated with … Read more

Disgusting outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclospora is over, feds say — but new broccoli salmonella cases may be spreading

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Disgusting outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclospora is over, feds say — but new broccoli salmonella cases may be spreading

The biggest outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning in the history of the country was declared over on Friday — but a new contagion tied to broccoli sprouts may be spreading. The Food and Drug Administration shared the good lettuce news after confirming everything marked for recall was indeed off the market. However, the produce aisle … Read more

Lundberg Family Farms rice recall expanded as warning issued for Walmart, Target and Whole Foods shoppers

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A recall of white jasmine rice manufactured by a Butte County producer has been expanded to include more than 27,000 packages of rice at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Whole Foods. Consumers are urged to look out for the purple two-pound packages of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice in multiple states, including California. … Read more

The horrifying ‘protein’ source that’s likely hiding in your coffee

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Is there something mo’ hiding in your cuppa joe? A woman named Tay went to the doctor recently to address problems with her GI tract. “They thought I had Crohn’s disease, a gluten allergy, high [or] low blood pressure. you name it,” she recounted on TikTok. It turns out it was her coffee she was … Read more

FDA issues warning over trendy longevity supplement after reports of sepsis-like hospitalizations

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The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the “master detoxifier” after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more

The riskiest supplements on store shelves — beware the ‘unholy trinity’

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That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. Nearly three-quarters of American adults take dietary supplements, with more than half reaching for them regularly. But behind the glossy labels and bold promises, some products aren’t what they seem. Experts say three supplement categories are particularly prone to problems flagged by third-party testing … Read more

Massive outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite expands to 3 more states with more than 11K sickened

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The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more

Walmart’s nut butter could kill you as it just received the FDA’s most serious classification

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Grocery shoppers have a long list of foods to avoid after recalls and cyclospora continue to horrify consumers.  The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter — exclusively sold at Walmart — has officially received Class I status after an August 3 voluntary recall found a link to possible Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Read more