[ad_1] London — The only gender identity clinic in Scotland has paused prescribing puberty blockers to new patients under 18 years old, mirroring action taken by England’s health authorities after a landmark review found young people had been let down by “remarkably weak” evidence backing medical interventions in gender care. The …
Read More »Trader Joe’s pulls fresh basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
[ad_1] Is this tote bag the new Stanley mug? Is this tote bag the new Stanley mug? 01:45 Trader Joe’s has pulled Infinite Herbs-branded basil from its shelves in 29 states after a salmonella outbreak has left 12 people sickened. The organic basil was sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style plastic containers, …
Read More »Counterfeit Botox blamed in 9-state outbreak of botulism-like illnesses
[ad_1] Biden administration investigating counterfeit botox injections in Florida, eight other states Biden administration investigating counterfeit botox injections in Florida, eight other states 01:13 Dangerous counterfeit versions of botulinum toxin — better known as Botox — are being linked to an outbreak that has sickened 19 people in nine states, …
Read More »UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
[ad_1] A cyberattack earlier this year against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary has proved costly for one of the nation’s largest employers. The health insurance giant on Tuesday noted $872 million in “unfavorable cyberattack effects” in its report of first quarter operations earnings. Those unfavorable effects refer to the February 21 cyberattack …
Read More »Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega announce stillbirth of daughter: “She was absolutely beautiful”
[ad_1] “Spy Kids” actor Alexa PenaVega and her husband, “Big Time Rush” actor Carlos PenaVega, announced on Monday that their daughter was delivered as a stillborn. Their daughter, whom they named Indy Rex PenaVega, was the couple’s fourth child. “There are never the right words to say when it comes …
Read More »Lori and George Schappell, the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
[ad_1] Garage fire injures several people, suspects wanted in Bucks County carjackings & more stories Garage fire injures several people, suspects wanted in Bucks County carjackings & more stories 02:50 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — George and Lori Schappell, who were the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, died April 7 at the …
Read More »Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn
[ad_1] U.S. agencies open generic drug shortage inquiry U.S. agencies open generic drug shortage inquiry 00:31 A growing number of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., according to pharmacists. In the first three months of the year, there were 323 active medication shortages, surpassing the previous high of …
Read More »Aruba Aloe hand sanitizer and gel recalled nationwide after methanol found
[ad_1] Aruba Aloe Balm is recalling Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel, which is sold across the U.S., after finding methanol in the products. Substantial exposure to methanol, a toxic alcohol typically found in antifreeze and windshield washer fluid, can result in nausea, vomiting, …
Read More »Flash: Menopause is no longer stigmatized
[ad_1] On any given night in Las Vegas, the crowds show up for what has become one of the hottest shows in town. It’s “Menopause: The Musical” – 90 minutes of singing on a topic people used to just whisper about, from hot flashes to weight gain. The show has …
Read More »Book excerpt: “Grown Woman Talk” about menopause
[ad_1] Crown We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her new book, “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy” (published April 9 by Crown), Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, addresses issues facing women who may feel …
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