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Over 3.1 million eye drop bottles recalled in US over sterility concerns

K.C. Pharmaceuticals has recalled over 3.1 million bottles across eight brands sold at major US retailers after possible nonsterility was identified and the FDA issued a Class II designation.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Experts warn against microdosing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Microdosing of GLP-1 drugs to save money or lessen side effects is rising in the US, but doctors and regulators warn compounded microdoses are unapproved, potentially unsafe, and often ineffective.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Biometric age checks proposed to curb youth vaping

Manufacturers are testing ID scans, biometrics, blockchain and Bluetooth chips to block underage use as Spain tightens rules and experts warn the systems can be bypassed.

4 hours ago · Spain · 3 articles

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How to dye Easter eggs safely and keep them edible

Follow simple cooking, cooling and storage rules, avoid cracked eggs, and use plastic eggs for long outdoor hunts to reduce food safety risk.

8 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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NHS staff resist using Palantir under £330m data deal

Clinical and nonclinical NHS workers say they are refusing to use Palantir's Federated Data Platform amid ethical, privacy and trust concerns, complicating a £330 million programme meant to reduce care delays.

4 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Abu Dhabi opens eight autism diagnosis centres

Department of Health designates centres across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra to speed assessments and connect services for early intervention.

10 hours ago · United Arab Emirates · 3 articles

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India clinic unveils AI tools SiD and ERICA to boost IVF success and lower costs

Gaudium IVF unveiled SiD for sperm selection and ERICA for embryo ranking, tools developers say analyze millions of parameters and can raise first-cycle IVF success by 5-7 percent to reduce patient time and costs.

14 hours ago · India · 3 articles

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Astronaut's sudden speech loss prompts first ISS medical evacuation

Retired Col. Mike Fincke experienced a sudden, temporary loss of speech aboard the ISS that triggered the station's first known medical evacuation; doctors have ruled out choking and heart attack but have not yet determined a cause.

22 hours ago · United States · 3 articles