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Progestogen-only contraceptives have similar small risk of breast cancer as other hormonal contraceptives, study finds

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CNN — All hormonal contraceptives, including progestin-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of breast cancer, according to a new study by Oxford University researchers, but the overall risk remains low. The study, published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine, bridges a research gap by examining the link between breast cancer and progestin-only contraceptives. “The … Read more

Ozempic shortage: Diabetes patients are at risk as TikTok and telehealth prescriptions drive drug demand

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CNN — Telehealth and social media are playing a major role in driving demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that treats type 2 diabetes, experts told CNN. The current drug shortage has limited access for patients with diabetes who rely on it to control their blood sugar levels. Digital health companies are making drugs like … Read more