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Maker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in the United States
Wegovy is one of three glucagon-like peptide 1 drugs that are effective for weight loss but have faced shortages amid a boom in sales
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Children
Despite that, fewer parents said they were comfortable talking to their children and teens about mental health compared with a year ago
Experimental Drug for Alzheimer Disease Slows Decline in Thinking
Eli Lilly says drug slows memory and thinking declines in early symptomatic Alzheimer disease patients by more than a third
Apetamin: Use of This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results
Nervous system disorders, cardiac disorders, and liver injury have been reported in young adults taking Apetamin
U.S. to Drop Most COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Next Week as Emergency Ends
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations
U.S. Surgeon General Announces National Plan to Fight ‘Loneliness Epidemic’
Loneliness can impact sleep, inflammation, and immune system in younger adults, and can lead to pain, depression, and shorter life spans in seniors
Vermont Opens Its Assisted Suicide Laws to Out-of-State Residents
Currently, 10 U.S. states allow medically assisted suicide
General Mills Issues Flour Recall Due to Salmonella Concerns
Recall issued after a sampling of the 5 lb-size flour detected the potential presence of Salmonella
Feds Say Two U.S. Hospitals That Denied Emergency Abortion Broke the Law
Doctors at both hospitals told patient they would not terminate the pregnancy to save her life because they could still detect a heartbeat
New COVID-19 Drug Guards Against All Variants in Immunocompromised
Trial results could be out by September and may lead to FDA emergency use authorization
