US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Is banana peel 'natural Botox'? Experts give their verdict on the TikTok trend that promises wrinkle-free skin...and it's not as useless as you might think
People are rubbing banana peels on their face to reduce dark circles and tighten their skin. Dermatologists aren't convinced that this is doing much of anything. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fake Botox Is Sickening Patients Across the U.S.
Public health officials are warning about the dangers of counterfeit botox products, which have been circulating and causing individuals to fall ill in several U.S. states.
As of Friday, April 18, 22 people across California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, have reported adverse reactions to a counterfeit version of Botox (botulinum toxin). All of the individuals are female, ranging in age from 25 to 59.
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Symptoms of the fake botox include blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, dry mo...
Source: TIME: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Simmone Shah Tags: Uncategorized News Desk Source Type: news
Weird Week: An artistic breakthrough gone wrong, a missing butt, and more
To whoever needs to hear this: If you lost your toupe in Miami, your Uber driver found it. Uber released its eighth annual Lost-and-Found Index, which offers insights on items reported lost by the platform’s riders. Per the report, the most forgetful city was Miami, and the most forgotten color,…#miami #carnegiehall #pinakothek #munich #andywarhol #paulklee #botox #cdc #dubai #uae (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Investigating Reactions Linked to Counterfeit'Botox'CDC Investigating Reactions Linked to Counterfeit'Botox '
Reactions have included blurry vision, double vision, drooping eyelids, difficult swallowing or breathing, and other symptoms of botulism.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Alert Source Type: news
Counterfeit Botox found in multiple states linked to hospitalizations
The CDC is investigating cases in several states believed to be linked to at least 19 people reporting botulism-like illness after receiving the injections for cosmetic purposes. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kim Bellware Source Type: news
FDA And CDC Launch Investigation Into Counterfeit Botox: What To Know
All those experiencing adverse effects are women, after receiving fake Botox from “unlicensed or untrained individuals.” (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Arianna Johnson, Forbes Staff Tags: Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Trending Explainer Trending-Explainer topline Source Type: news
Counterfeit 'Botox' Spreading Across the U.S., CDC Warns
(MedPage Today) -- The CDC is investigating harmful botulism-like reactions in 19 people who received counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin (Botox), according to a new report.
The FDA also issued its own alert today, with information for... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CDC investigating botched Botox shots that have hospitalized women in multiple states
The agency received reports of 19 women across the US who were given counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, by unlicensed individuals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.
In its alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said nine people... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating nearly 20 reports of people experiencing adverse effects from injections of counterfeit Botox. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doc's Murderer Imprisoned; Butt Injection Arrest; Free Botox for Sex
(MedPage Today) -- A man was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the 2017 murder of Alaska surgeon Eric Garcia, MD. (Alaska's News Source)
A mother and daughter in Texas were arrested in a sting operation and accused of giving patients butt injections... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 11, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
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CDC will send a mass alert about counterfeit Botox injections that have already hospitalized at least four people. (NBC News)
Former President Trump said Arizona... (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - April 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Illinois' Botox health scare: Two patients are hospitalized after dodgy injections led to facial PARALYSIS - as state tells doctors to be on lookout for women with droopy faces
Two people in Illinois were hospitalized with botulism after receiving potentially counterfeit Botox by an unauthorized nurse. Health officials are warning hospitals about the potential for more cases. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Counterfeit Botox could be linked to botulism symptoms, Illinois health officials warn
Counterfeit Botox could be to blame for a cluster of symptoms that look like botulism, according to Illinois health officials who say two people have been hospitalized. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
