restrictions

FDA panel recommends testosterone therapy be more accessible to men, knocks ‘outdated’ restrictions

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FDA panel recommends testosterone therapy be more accessible to men, knocks ‘outdated’ restrictions

This is T-rrific news for some men. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been historically difficult to get because it requires proof of consistently low testosterone levels along with symptoms like fatigue, low libido or erectile dysfunction that’s not just from aging. Now, a US Food and Drug Administration panel is recommending loosening testosterone restrictions by declassifying these … Read more

Southwest puts new restrictions on wheelchairs — here’s how the changes impact passengers with mobility devices

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Southwest puts new restrictions on wheelchairs — here’s how the changes impact passengers with mobility devices

Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the batteries and carry them into the cabin before checking in their wheelchair. The new policy, taking effect on Sept. 25, puts Southwest in line with … Read more

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry sign new Netflix deal after repeated flops — but it comes with restrictions

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry sign new Netflix deal after repeated flops — but it comes with restrictions

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren’t going anywhere. The deal is looser than before and gives the streamer first-dibs to say yes or no to projects, but is also worth far less for the royals than their previous $100 million agreement, sources told The Times. “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand … Read more

Meta adds new age-based restrictions to Facebook, Messenger to curb inappropriate content

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Meta adds new age-based restrictions to Facebook, Messenger to curb inappropriate content

Parents are gonna “like” this. Meta has added “Teen Accounts” to Facebook and Messenger to limit who can contact minors and screen the content they’re exposed to. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced that users under 18 will automatically be enrolled in these accounts in an attempt “to give parents more peace of mind across … Read more

Tom Brady could face onerous announcing restrictions if Raiders ownership stake gets approved

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Tom Brady could face onerous announcing restrictions if Raiders ownership stake gets approved

Tom Brady will face severe restrictions in his Fox Sports announcing duties if he is approved to purchase a minority stake in the Raiders, per a new report. Brady has been attempting to get a stake in the franchise from majority owner Mark Davis since shortly after he retired from the NFL following the 2022 … Read more

American Airlines hikes fees, tightens restrictions on frequent-flyer points

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American Airlines hikes fees, tightens restrictions on frequent-flyer points

American Airlines is pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points, and it is raising the cost of checking bags. American announced Tuesday that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers if they want to earn points in its … Read more

Federal scientists want to ease restrictions on marijuana, citing medical benefits

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Federal scientists want to ease restrictions on marijuana, citing medical benefits

Federal scientists want to make marijuana more accessible to those seeking therapeutic medicine by downgrading weed from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Researchers with the Food and Drug Administration wrote a letter in August that listed “eight factors” why the drug should be downgraded — which would essentially make it legal, the … Read more

Record numbers of toddlers are hospitalized with colds because immunity was weakened by restrictions

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Record numbers of toddlers are hospitalized with colds because immunity was weakened by restrictions

More children and young people are being hospitalized with colds and respiratory problems than ever after the Covid pandemic, official data suggests. Experts have repeatedly warned lockdowns and measures used to contain Covid like face masks also suppressed the spread of germs which are crucial for building a strong immune system in children. A retrospective … Read more