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The US Just Approved The First Over-The-Counter Daily Birth Control Pill

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The pill, called Opill – the brand name for the tablet formulation of norgestrel – is an oral contraceptive containing only progestin hormone, which helps prevent pregnancy […]

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Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

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Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, parabens and toxic metals.

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Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds

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No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals More physicians and pharmacists are advocating for patients to be made aware of animal byproducts contained in common medications, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

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In a nation where the majority of store-bought food contain incomprehensible ingredients and employ labeling tactics designed to confuse consumers, understanding the nature of our snacks and meals can often prove difficult. Same goes for instant mashed potatoes, which often contain BHA to keep it from spoiling on the shelf.

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Adalvo signs licence deal with EQL Pharma for Mellozzan

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Mellozzan contains the sleep hormone melatonin and is indicated for use in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep difficulties. “Adalvo brings to the table its regulatory expertise and then will put its extensive commercial engine to work with a view of laying out a globalisation roadmap for Mellozzan.

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer. Orgovyx, which was granted Priority Review by the FDA, is the first and only oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist for men with advanced prostate cancer. Indication.