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Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Plasencia pleaded guilty in July to four counts of distribution of ketamine.

12 former FDA chiefs unite to say agency memo on vaccines is deeply stupid

ARS TECHNICA – On Friday, Vinay Prasad—the Food and Drug Administration’s chief medical and scientific officer and its top vaccine regulator—emailed a stunning memo to staff that quickly leaked to the press. Without evidence, Prasad claimed COVID-19 vaccines have killed 10 children in the US, and, as such, he announced unilateral, sweeping changes to the way the agency regulates and approves vaccines, including seasonal flu shots. On Wednesday evening, a dozen former FDA commissioners, who collectively...

Drunk raccoon passes out in bathroom after ransacking Va. liquor store

In the wild, raccoons have been known to feast on fermented fruit — causing them to stagger around in an apparently drunken stupor.

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

The Shingrix vaccine "doesn’t just have a preventive potential, but actually a therapeutic potential as a treatment, because we see some benefits already among those who have dementia.”

Major health insurers like Humana, UnitedHealth are cutting broker commissions to avoid costly Medicare enrollees

STAT NEWS – Major health insurers are taking drastic steps to discourage older adults from signing up for their private Medicare plans as they seek to boost profits, drawing the ire of insurance brokers and state regulators. Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and Centene, and regional insurers like SummaCare, are among the firms that are halting or cutting commissions on Medicare plans. Some are even cutting off access to online enrollment portals, according to company notices obtained by...

ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial facility

Susie Silvestri had to travel to a hospital in the U.S. because her American insurance wouldn't cover the cost of the feeding tube that she needed in Canada. (Former Goodenowe worker)

Anthony’s BBQ Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared (Fish) Anchovy in Anthony’s Barbecue & Dip-It Sauce

Summary Company Announcement Date: November 22, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025 Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared Anchovy (fish). Company Name: Anthony’s BBQ Sauce Brand Name: Anthony’s Product Description: Barbecue Sauce Company Announcement November 21, 2025 – Anthony's BBQ Sauce of Brookings, Oregon is recalling Anthony's Barbecue & Dip-It Sauce 15oz. glass bottles because it may contain undeclared Anchovy (fish). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Anchovy (fish) run the risk of...

Not Serious Enough To Turn on the Siren, Toddler’s 39-Mile Ambulance Ride Still Cost Over $9,000

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Elisabeth Yoder’s son, Darragh, was 15 months old in August when he developed what at first looked to his parents like hand, foot, and mouth disease. The common viral infection generally clears up in less than a week, but Darragh’s condition worsened over several days. His skin turned bright red. Blisters gave way to skin peeling off his face. An online search of his symptoms suggested he had staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome,...

Fauci involved in ‘massive’ COVID-19 origins cover-up, FDA chief Marty Makary tells ‘Pod Force One’

Fauci "was involved in a massive cover-up of the origins of COVID, a massive cover-up,”

Are Plastic Cutting Boards Safe?

About 50% of the released microplastics stay on the cutting board after chopping and go down the drain when the board is washed. The other 50%, we consume.

Trump Cancels More Fake Gender Nonsense

US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients

Fast food is no longer affordable for many Americans

The average price of a menu item at McDonald’s increased by approximately 40% between 2019 and 2024, according to a company fact sheet.

Black Democrat congresswoman indicted on charges of stealing FEMA funds

The Florida Democrat is accused of using $5 million in federal disaster relief funds to finance her 2022 congressional campaign.
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