Andrographis dropped from listed medicines framework
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Patient suffers torn oesophagus after using unapproved peptide, prompting fresh warnings
A patient who used an unapproved peptide labelled as the weight-loss drug retatrutide has suffered a potentially fatal…
Health authorities issue urgent recall for Deep Heat Extra Strength cream due to ‘contamination’
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall notice for a popular cream used to provide pain relief for…
ASX healthcare stocks focusing on mitochondrial health
Known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’, mitochondria are becoming a focus of research into ageing, health and…
TGA approves new severe asthma treatment Exdensur for Australians
A newly registered asthma treatment has been given the green light by the Therapeutic Goods of Australia (TGA),…
TGA issues warning over GLP-1-based drugs potential to cause rare eye disorder
The medicines regulator has issued a new safety warning for GLP-1-based drugs, like Ozempic, which could potentially cause…
AI designs cancer vaccine for dog but scientists says red tape a barrier for human care
An Australian staffy named Rosie gave hope to cancer patients around the world when her tumours were successfully…
WA needle exchanges raise concerns over ‘dramatic’ rise in injectable peptide use
As injectable peptides surge in popularity on social media, harm-reduction services in Western Australia say the rate of…
TGA cracks down on unregulated peptides, says increased imports are posing a risk to consumer safety
Australia’s medicines regulator has launched a crackdown on unregulated peptides, saying an increase in advertising, imports and supply…
TGA still investigating sunscreens that Choice testing found failed to meet SPF claims
Almost all the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims are still being investigated by health…
Australian Border Force seize 20 million illegal vapes since January 2024 as crackdown continues
More than 20 million illegal vapes, with a street value of just over $1 billion, have been seized…
Call for action on cold and flu products containing herb linked to anaphylaxis
As the winter chill started setting in each year, James De Bond would reach for a cold and…