The drug manufacturer faced an online pressure campaign championed by novelist John Green before the announcement Thursday, which lets Stop TB Partnership offer cheaper generic versions of Johnson & Johnson’s tuberculosis drug in 44 more countries.
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What Is Opill Or Norgestrel? Here’s How The FDA’s First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Works.
Norgestrel—sold under the brand name Opill—is considered a mini pill, which is safer for more people to take than the combination birth control pill because the chance of developing cervical and breast cancer and blood clotting is lower.
Norovirus Cases On Cruise Ships Skyrocket: Here’s Why—And How To Avoid Getting Sick
Almost 2,000 people have been infected with norovirus on cruise ships this year, meaning there are more norovirus cases at sea halfway through 2023 than there were in 2022.
FDA Approves 1st Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill
The approval comes one year after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion access up to individual states.
Can Ozempic Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Here’s What The Research Says
Over 60 reported cases of suicidal ideation were reported from patients using semaglutide—the generic name for Ozempic and Wegovy—since 2018.
How Sunscreen Prevents Skin Cancer—Despite The Conspiracies Peddled By Social Media Influencers
Sunscreen protects the skin from absorbing the sun’s harmful, carcinogenic UV rays.
White House Promises More Research Into Deadly ‘Zombie Drug’ Xylazine
Xylazine—an animal tranquilizer also known as tranq or the zombie drug—can rot the skin and is often mixed with fentanyl, fueling a wave of overdose deaths across the U.S.
Elizabeth Holmes—Theranos Fraudster And Ex-Billionaire—Quietly Cuts Two Years Off Prison Sentence
It’s not clear why Holmes’ release date was changed and the fraudster is now due to be released at the end of 2032.
Delta-8 THC: The Side Effects And Potential Dangers The Drug Poses For Kids
Over 40% of all the Delta-8 calls national poison control centers received between January 2021 through February 2022 involved children ingesting Delta-8, with one of those cases resulting in death.
States May Sue EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards: What To Know About Hazardous Emissions
Fine particles released when wood is burned can cause serious health issues, like chronic lung disease and lung cancer.
