FDA Issues Warning on Hair-Loss Product Finasteride, Citing Side Effects

FDA Issues Warning on Hair-Loss Product Finasteride, Citing Side Effects

The FDA has issued a warning about adverse effects related to a popular hair loss product available through telehealth platforms like Hims & Hers and Ro. Males have reported side effects of topical finasteride, including depression, dizziness, and low libido. Many consumers reported they were unaware or misinformed about the potential for serious side effects….

Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Ultra-processed foods could be driving an increase in preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption in total daily energy intake, the risk of all-cause mortality rose by 2.7%. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with 32 adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Preventable deaths tied to ultra-processed food consumption…

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

“Ozempic feet” and “Ozempic mouth” are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid weight loss due to loss of fat and muscle mass in certain areas of the body. You can minimize some of these effects by increasing protein…

Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low

Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low

Rising measles cases in 30 U.S. jurisdictions among mostly unvaccinated individuals have caused alarm among public health officials. A new research projection estimates that if vaccination rates continue to fall, there will be 11 million to upwards of 51 million new measles cases in the U.S. in the next 25 years. While these projections might…

Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure

Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure

A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Previous research has indicated that phthalates used in plastic products are linked to higher risks of reproductive health issues, obesity, and cancer. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by…

Immunotherapy Drug Eliminated Need for Surgery, Chemo in Early Stage Cancers

Immunotherapy Drug Eliminated Need for Surgery, Chemo in Early Stage Cancers

A new clinical trial shows the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab could eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain cancers. The results are a medical breakthrough since the drug could help preserve organs. People with the dMMR gene mutation, which most often presents in colorectal cancer, are the best candidates for this novel treatment. New…