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Serious Catheter Recall; Justice Department Sues CVS; 2025's Health Theme

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 19, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Liver Disease Drug

Obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) may cause serious liver damage even in PBC patients without cirrhosis

Dec 12, 2024
FDA SAFETY obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a photo of the product over a computer rendering of the biliary tree.
Nationwide Beef Recall; 23% of U.S. Adults Underinsured; Deaths From Tainted Booze

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 22, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
AMA in RFK Jr.'s Crosshairs; Cinnamon Bun Recall; FDA Probes PFAS in Seafood

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 21, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Doctors Top Income List; RFK Jr. Reveals More; Brie Cheese Recall

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Nov 07, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
At Least 75 People Sickened as Deadly McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Expands

Nearly two dozen people have been hospitalized

Oct 25, 2024
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Ob/Gyn Attack Caught on Tape; Antidepressant Recall; Onions Eyed as E. Coli Source

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 25, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
E. Coli Tied to McDonald's Burgers; 'Goldwater Rule' Doc Weighs In; New Mpox Spreads

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Oct 23, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Serious Battery Issue Prompts Medtronic Insulin Pump Recall

Problem linked to 170 reports of hyperglycemia and 11 ketoacidosis cases

Oct 18, 2024
A photo of a man holding a Medtronic MiniMed 780G pump.
Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

Oct 12, 2024
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10M Pounds of Meat Recalled; Kentucky Nurse Wins Lottery; Crocs and Foot Issues

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Oct 10, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Med Student Eats 720 Eggs; More Deli Meat Deaths; Hospital CEO in Criminal Contempt

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Sep 26, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Sickle Cell Disease Drug Pulled From Global Markets

Benefits of voxelotor (Oxbryta) no longer outweigh the risks, Pfizer says

Sep 26, 2024
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COVID Drug Recall; Update on Nurse Struck by Lightning; Surrogates' Pregnancy Risks

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Sep 24, 2024
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