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The first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions receives FDA approval | CNN

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The first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions receives FDA approval | CNN

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, a needle-free alternative to EpiPens and similar drugs. The drug, called Neffy, is cleared for adults and children who weigh more than 66 pounds, the agency said Friday in a news release. It is given … Read more

Over 15M Americans take these 6 supplements – even though they can cause liver damage

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Over 15M Americans take these 6 supplements - even though they can cause liver damage

This news can be difficult to process. A new study from the University of Michigan estimates that 15.6 million American adults regularly take herbal and dietary supplements that could be toxic to their livers. The six supplements are turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, black cohosh, garcinia cambogia and red yeast rice. Over 80,000 herbal medicines and … Read more