EU threatens to ban TikTok Lite rewards amid addiction concerns
With no effective age verification system in place, the Commission thinks TikTok risks serious harm to children’s mental health with its ‘task and rewards’ feature. The EU has threatened the TikTok Lite app with a ban under the Digital Services Act (DSA) following concerns that its so-called ‘task…#commission #tiktok #digitalservicesact #spain #amazon #paypal #europeancommission #thierrybreton #tiktoklite #spotify (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Africa: Reliving the Pandemic - Five New 'Vi-Fi' Novels Inspired By Covid-19
[Daily Maverick] These titles, with themes such as isolation and addiction, introduce readers to a new Covid generation of authors. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Coronavirus Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
Ideal Option Releases 2023 Patient Outcomes Report to Show Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Xylazine
Using lab data from 13,000+ Washington state patients, the report provides indisputable support for the efficacy of addiction treatment that combines specialist providers, medication and regular lab testing. KENNEWICK, Wash., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ideal Option, a national... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY Source Type: news
Rural Jails Turn to Community Health Workers To Help the Newly Released Succeed
Describes the role community health workers play in re-entry for recently incarcerated rural Utah residents. Discusses the role of addiction in incarceration and how the program is funded. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - April 22, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Ibogaine By David Dardashti Announces New Algorithm For Alcohol Addiction
MIAMI, April 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ibogaine By David Dardashti, a prominent provider of natural and holistic remedies for substance abuse, has developed a novel algorithm to tackle the escalating issue of alcohol addiction. The most crucial element of the addiction treatment algorithm is to…#miami #daviddardashti (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Katie Price issued damning warning by plastic surgeon after 16th boob job
"In my opinion Katie has an addiction to cosmetic and plastic surgery and this could be dangerous," Dr Mark Solomos said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can a product review be too harsh?
A futuristic, AI-powered wearable that aims to help humanity kick its smartphone addiction was about as critically acclaimed as the restaurants on Kitchen Nightmares. But the Ai Pin, billed as a screenless omniscient assistant by the much-hyped startup Humane, really got people talking after its…#kitchennightmares #marquesbrownlee #youtuber #amazonwebservices #danielvassallo #humane #vassallo #airevolution #brownlee #entrepreneuralexkehr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘SNL’ Alums Molly Shannon, Steve Koren Reunite for HBO Comedy ‘Rehab-ulous’
“Saturday Night Live” alums Molly Shannon and Steve Koren will reunite to executive produce a new comedy series currently in development at HBO. “Rehab-ulous”, which will be written by Koren and star Shannon, follows a woman who is deeply addicted to celebrity news and gossip. “After friends and…#saturdaynightlive #mollyshannon #stevekoren #hbo #shannon #malibu #fourseasons #hollywood #stevenlevy #snl (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA approves Roche ’s Alecensa as the first adjuvant treatment for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer
Approval based on Phase III ALINA study showing Alecensa reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death by an unprecedented 76% in people with ALK-positive early-stage resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)1This approval helps address an urgent unmet need, with abouthalf of people living with early-stage NSCLC experiencing disease recurrence following surgery, despite adjuvant chemotherapy2TheNational Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN®)Guidelines recommend routine testing for ALK, EGFR and PD-L1 biomarkers in people with early-stage NSCLC to inform adjuvant therapy selectionBasel, 19 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO,...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA approves Roche ’s Alecensa as the first adjuvant treatment for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer
Approval based on Phase III ALINA study showing Alecensa reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death by an unprecedented 76% in people with ALK-positive early-stage resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)1This approval helps address an urgent unmet need, with abouthalf of people living with early-stage NSCLC experiencing disease recurrence following surgery, despite adjuvant chemotherapy2TheNational Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN®)Guidelines recommend routine testing for ALK, EGFR and PD-L1 biomarkers in people with early-stage NSCLC to inform adjuvant therapy selectionBasel, 19 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO,...
Source: Roche Media News - April 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
'We've been where they've been': People with lived addiction experience key in aiding Thunder Bay's vulnerable
Thunder Bay remains among the Ontario communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis, with a toxicity mortality rate more than triple that of the provincial rate. As advocates push for more resources, front-line workers say having lived experience goes a long way in connecting with vulnerable people. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Thunder Bay Source Type: news
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Children addicted to vapes should get nicotine gum or patches to help them quit, health chiefs say
A review by Public Health Wales found users reported suffering 'cravings' and 'shaking', Teachers warned some pupils are struggling to get through a single class. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions —Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy are being explored for treating an array of conditions including sleep apnea, kidney disease, addiction, Parkinson ’s and Alzheimer’s. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Robert Hart, Forbes Staff Tags: Business /business Innovation /innovation Science /science Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news topline Source Type: news
Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report
Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
