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Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5-billion settlement of talc lawsuits

The deal must be accepted by 95% of the ovarian cancer claimants in state or federal court before it becomes final

https://justpaste.in/news/johnson-johnson-settlement-talc-lawsuits/

#cancer #pharmaceuticalindustry #publichealth #Corporate #EditorsPick

GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth
By Lauren Roberts and Genelle Weule

The ABC has learned of a young woman with anorexia nervosa who was prescribed an Ozempic-like drug through a telehealth clinic. Experts say the incident highlights the need for more oversight.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-08-31/telehealth-ozempic-wegovy-eating-disorder/107016932

#EatingDisorders #PharmaceuticalIndustry #Pharmaceuticals #LaurenRoberts #GenelleWeule

Girl’s $143,000 bill for snakebite treatment reveals antivenin price gouging - Enlarge / Even this copperhead thinks that's crazy. (credit: Getty | Smith Collection)
Snakebites... more: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1498081 #pharmaceuticalindustry #medicalcare #drugprices #snakebites #antivenin #antivenom #science