Friday 16 June 2023

Testosterone Safe for Most Older Men with Low Testosterone

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FDA-mandated trial shows no increased risk for heart attacks or strokes when men with deficiency take testosterone.



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FDA Warns of Tattoo Ink Tied to Dangerous Infections

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The FDA released the new guidance Monday aiming to reduce the use of pathogen-contaminated tattoo ink, which can cause stubborn infections that are especially hard to treat, dermatologists said.



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Testosterone Therapy Does Not Raise Heart Risk in a Group of Men


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Supplement Berberine Isn't 'Nature's Ozempic'

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Some TikTok users call the herbal supplement berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don't agree.



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Thursday 15 June 2023

FDA Panel Backs New COVID Booster Focusing Only on Variants

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The committee voted 21-0 that a new vaccine should focus on just one strain of the virus, and not be a bivalent shot as before. Any new vaccine should target one of three now prevalent in the U.S.: XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16 and XBB.2.3.



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