Inspectors discovered insects and mold at two Chinese plants producing GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

Inspectors discovered insects and mold at two Chinese plants producing GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

FDA Finds Contamination in Chinese Factories Producing Weight-Loss Drug Ingredients According to a recent report, inspectors at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered significant contamination issues at two factories in China that manufacture components for GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The findings included mold and infestation by insects. These factories, operated by compounding pharmacies, produce semaglutide […]

AI Has Been Approved to Prescribe Medications — At Least In One State

AI Has Been Approved to Prescribe Medications — At Least In One State

Utah Gives AI the Green Light for Acne Prescriptions In a groundbreaking move, Utah has allowed artificial intelligence to take on a role traditionally held by doctors. Starting Monday, Nolla Health’s AI has been authorized to issue first-time prescriptions for acne, marking a unique approval in the United States, as reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the […]

Texas Woman Accused of Bringing Child to Alleged Pedophile Doctor Ten Times for Medications

Texas Woman Accused of Bringing Child to Alleged Pedophile Doctor Ten Times for Medications

Texas Woman Charged for Allegedly Providing Child to Doctor for Sexual Assault Authorities have charged a Texas woman, Alicia Evonne Sanchez, with a shocking crime—handing a child over to a suspected pedophile doctor for sexual acts in exchange for prescription drugs. According to Smith County Sheriff deputies, the 37-year-old Sanchez was arrested and accused of […]

Why women prefer these $28 vaginal probiotics over prescription medications

Why women prefer these $28 vaginal probiotics over prescription medications

Many women are opting for an alternative to their prescription medications, and it seems the affordability is appealing, but there’s more to it than just the price. Wholesome Wellness Dr. Formulated Raw Probiotics are experiencing a sales surge on Amazon—over 10,000 units sold in the last month alone, with numerous five-star reviews pouring in. This […]

Transgender medications and surgeries have gone overboard: Let children be.

Transgender medications and surgeries have gone overboard: Let children be.

Most people in California would probably agree on the importance of treating everyone with respect. So, if someone feels the need to express a different gender identity, we can certainly acknowledge that choice. But there are boundaries to consider. These boundaries become particularly significant when it comes to children. Young people just aren’t equipped to […]

Hospitals Submitted Incorrect Codes for Gender Transition Medications

Hospitals Submitted Incorrect Codes for Gender Transition Medications

Hospitals Allegedly Misusing Diagnosis Codes for Minor Treatments According to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), there are suspicions that hospitals have been inaccurately using diagnosis codes to bill insurance for puberty blockers and other gender transition medications given to minors. The report, titled “Wolves in White Coats: How […]

Panel Approves Multiple ‘Biohacking’ Medications as Social Media Interest Increases

Panel Approves Multiple 'Biohacking' Medications as Social Media Interest Increases

FDA Advisory Committee Approves Peptides Amid Controversy The advisory committee made a narrow decision to approve several peptides, and the reactions are mixed. Supporters see it as a win for the “Make America Back to Health” movement, while critics worry it might lead to more drug abuse. The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted to […]