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J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.
When ‘cute’ is actually harmful: Time to end the in-store tricks that hurt our kids’ health
In a grocery store recently, a friend’s young child gave a big hug to a brightly coloured, metre-high plastic cartoon mascot for a well-known candy brand.

First treatment for generalized pustular psoriasis in adults approved

Health Canada has approved Spevigo, the first treatment for flares in adults who have generalized pustular psoriasis.
Study examines cardiovascular safety of Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

Results show no difference in risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism with Pfizer monovalent versus Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 boosters.
Clock ticks on Liberal NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023

Noticeably absent from the NDP leader’s recent speech, and from the 2023-24 spending plan, was any mention of one of his party’s biggest priorities: pharmacare.
1 in 4 employers see increase in mental health sick leave: survey

Mental health discussions in the workplace are on the rise, suggesting stigma may be lessening.
Hospital finds multiple medication mix-ups in syphilis cases

Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G sodium were switched multiple times, explains an ISMP report.
Do tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitors effectively treat acne . . . or cause it?

Systematic review examines outcomes of patients receiving TNFis to treat acne and those who develop acne following TNFi therapy for other conditions.
Different kind of ‘kiss’ is potential new treatment for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Kisspeptin modulates activity in brain activity in regions related to sex drive, increases interest
Heterosexual women who set orgasm as a goal more likely to attain it

Study shows differences between women and men in sexual goal setting.

J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

When ‘cute’ is actually harmful: Time to end the in-store tricks that hurt our kids’ health

First treatment for generalized pustular psoriasis in adults approved

Study examines cardiovascular safety of Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

Clock ticks on Liberal NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023

1 in 4 employers see increase in mental health sick leave: survey

Hospital finds multiple medication mix-ups in syphilis cases

Do tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitors effectively treat acne . . . or cause it?

Different kind of ‘kiss’ is potential new treatment for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Heterosexual women who set orgasm as a goal more likely to attain it