Kratom faces scrutiny over health risks

A spokesperson for NHS England said: “While local NHS trusts are each responsible for their own medicines policy, NHS England has commissioned a range of support, information and resources for organisations on this issue, which have been used by hundreds of health professionals – we will continue to encourage their use so patients in hospital…

Health 11 July 2023, 5:39 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Only about one-third of patients prescribed a popular weight-loss drug like Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy were still taking it a year later, while total healthcare costs for the group rose sharply. Market Impact Shares of the Danish drugmaker fell 2.3% on Tuesday. Article…

Business & FinanceDealsHealth 14 July 2023, 5:43 pm 1 minute MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX.O), a developer of an antibody-derived treatment for inflammatory skin conditions, is working with an investment bank and having early-stage conversations with drugmakers interested in a potential acquisition. Market Impact MoonLake’s shares ended trading up 8.4% at $54.27 on the news on Friday,…

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Courtesy: Reckitt/Mead Johnson Baby formula maker Reckitt Benckiser’s Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily chosen to recall certain batches of baby formula powder due to possible bacterial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The…

Health 27 September 2023, 2:03 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of an EU antitrust raid a week ago on concerns that it may have abuse its market power. Shares in Edwards Lifesciences shed 2.5% in pre-market trade on…

Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce – CBS News Watch CBS News Wanabana, one of the companies that has recalled applesauce pouches due to lead contamination, is facing a possible class action lawsuit over the tainted products. Meg Oliver reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…