Category : Pharmaceuticals


Eli Lilly Warns of Impurity in Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs

Eli Lilly has issued a public health alert about a potentially dangerous impurity found in compounded versions of its weight-loss drug Zepbound. The company warns that the impurity, formed when tirzepatide mixes with vitamin B12, poses unknown risks to co

FDA Rejects $2.50 'Miracle Pill' for Autism Treatment

The FDA has declined to approve leucovorin, a $2.50 vitamin pill, for autism, despite earlier praise from officials. It was approved for cerebral folate deficiency, a condition linked to autism in many cases.

FDA Approves Leucovorin, Rejects Autism Claims

The FDA has approved leucovorin for a rare genetic brain condition while explicitly rejecting earlier White House suggestions it could treat autism. Prescriptions surged after Trump's comments.

UK Deaths Feared Linked to Weight-Loss Jabs Under Review

Two deaths in Northern Ireland, suspected to be tied to GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Mounjaro, have been reported to the MHRA. Over 500 adverse reaction reports from 2024-2025 highlight ongoing safety monitoring efforts.

Church Criticised for Exploiting Vulnerable Donors in UK

The Fundraising Regulator has ruled the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God failed to protect vulnerable donors, including a woman who gave her life savings, amid calls for tougher action on high-control religious groups.

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