Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning Added to Shingrix Vaccine in Australia
In February 2024, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the country’s national regulatory authority for drugs and, initiated an investigation into a potential association between GSK plc’s Shingrix shingles vaccine, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), which causes inflammation and damage to the nerves, that may include paralysis.1 The investigation was prompted by two reports of GBS following Shingrix […]
CT Scan Radiation Linked to Cancer, Especially in Children
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to provide detailed cross section images of the body’s internal organs, bones and soft tissues for the purpose of diagnosing disease and injuries. They’re commonly used to help detect and treat a wide range of conditions, from bone fractures and cancer tumors to heart disease and blood clots. CT […]
Pfizer Ends Development of Weight-Loss Pill After Liver Injury in Trial Participant
Pfizer, Inc. announced that it is discontinuing development of its experimental daily weight loss pill after a trial participant suffered a liver injury potentially linked to the drug. The company confirmed that the oral GLP-1 drug, danuglipron (PF-06882961), is no longer in development following the incident.1 Pfizer has been studying danuglipron since 2022.2 A Pfizer […]
Early Onset Breast Cancer is on the Rise in Younger Women
Data from recent years shows that early onset breast cancer is on the rise, particularly in younger women under age 50. The breast cancer incidence rate is increasing at 1.4 percent annually in those under the age of 50, compared to 0.7 percent for women over the age of 50.1 While breast cancer incidence in […]
Nearly Half of Baby Formulas Tested Contain Lead and Arsenic
After testing 41 types of powdered baby formula, Consumer Reports (CR) reported the presence of harmful contaminants in nearly half of those tested. Contaminants included arsenic, lead, and “forever chemicals” such as PFAS.1 Only a day after sharing test results with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency announced a new initiative to strengthen […]
Harmful Contaminants Detected in “Almost All Water Systems” in the U.S.
According to a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), almost all U.S. water systems contain detectable levels of harmful contaminants, including chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances. The latest Tap Water Database update identified 324 contaminants in drinking water nationwide, raising grave concerns among environmental scientists. The findings, based on safety data from […]