A repeatedly delayed FDA ban on the dangerous chemicals in hair relaxing/straightening products is now likely stalled indefinitely due to a Trump executive order pausing all new regulations and external communications from federal health agencies. The FDA previously promised to decide by April 2024 whether…
Purdue Pharma, the well-known maker of OxyContin, the time-released painkiller that is considered a major factor in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis, and its founding owners, the Sackler family, have agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion to settle claims regarding its role in the…
CooperSurgical, the pharmaceutical company behind the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) has announced a new insertion process. The inserter, approved by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year, has a built-in loading tip and single-hand functionality to simplify Paragard’s placement. An IUD is a small,…
Prescription diabetes weight loss drugs have become a popular option for those looking to lose weight. However, a recent Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center study highlighted a startling trend. Nearly 25% of U.S. adults said they would consider a prescription weight loss medication without…
For women who choose to utilize birth control methods, there are a variety of options available. They range from injectable shots, IUD devices, implants, the pill, and more. Some options are associated with hormones while others are hormone-free. For some, choosing birth control means selecting…
In June, the United States Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma settlement that would have protected the Sackler family, the owners and founders of the corporation, over their role in the opioid crisis. The Sackler name has become linked with the highly addictive OxyContin, and…
For women across the country, many use some form of birth control. Birth control options include pills, condoms, patches, implants, shots, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Of the five IUD medical devices approved for use in the U.S., the Paragard IUD is made of copper and…
In recent years, there has been a drastic increase in the number of people using drugs created for diabetics and obesity known as GLP-1 medications. According to a recent Gallup poll, 15.5 million Americans have used injectable drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight.…
For well over a decade, scientists have studied the possible health effects of chemical hair relaxers, and extensive research has linked them to several serious illnesses, including ovarian, uterine, breast, and endometrial cancer. However, it wasn’t until the release of research findings in October 2022…
When you suffer an unexpected injury, or if a loved one suddenly dies, it may take all your strength to simply get through the day. However, if you are harmed after using a kratom product, it is important to get the medical treatment you need…