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Novo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Company has moved to stop some medical spas, weight loss clinics, and compounding pharmacies from selling compounded versions of semaglutide
In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
More than half of doctors surveyed said it has become more difficult to practice within standards of care
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows
Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Children
Company says there is impending shortages of Bicillin, with pediatric versions of the shot likely to run out by the end of June
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic
First Synthetic Human Embryo Models Created in Lab
The hope is that the model embryos will help researchers understand what happens between fertilization and the first 14 days
FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots Should Target an XBB...
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
FDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the guidance is intended to make ink makers and distributors aware of situations in which tattoo inks may become tainted
FDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID-19 Booster Shot
In a briefing paper, scientists say redesigned boosters should target at least one variant of the XBB strains
New Poll Shows U.S. Adults Find Cigarettes Most Unsafe, Addictive Substance
Despite this, one in five report using cigarettes daily
