Health

Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say

If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeling troop of monkeys that broke out of their South Carolina research facility Wednesday and, as of noon Friday, were still “playfully exploring”…

After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves

In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a common over-the-counter decongestant, which the agency concluded last year is not effective at relieving stuffy noses. Specifically, the FDA…

For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

Case dilemma The researchers give the example of a 10-year-old patient who was found unconscious in her bedroom. The psychiatry team was called in to consult for a suicide attempt by hanging. But when the girl was evaluated, she was…

“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say

Mounting evidence Multiple clients and employees told investigators that Fadanelli also said she is a registered nurse, which is false. Though she is a registered aesthetician, aestheticians are not permitted to administer injections or prescription drugs. Investigators set up an…

Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug

It’s unclear how widely the pharmacy’s drugs were distributed. Fullerton Wellness could not be reached for comment. Bigger battles This is just the latest warning on weight-loss drugs from the FDA, which has repeatedly cautioned about quality and safety problems…