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Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal thoughts and contraception failure

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.

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Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

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TGA Issues Safety Warning Over Ozempic’s Links To Depression & Suicidal Thoughts

“Patients taking these medicines should tell their health professional if they experience new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or any unusual changes in mood or behaviour.”

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Australia’s drug regulator issues mental health warning for weight-loss drugs including Ozempic

TGA issues a separate warning for Mounjaro about risk of reduced effectiveness of contraception

The Guardian - AU

‘Mineral’ sunscreens marketed to Australians contain almost identical chemicals as others, testing shows

Exclusive: UNSW researchers found protection in products usually marketed as ‘natural’ is also contained in cheaper alternatives

The Guardian - AU

A year since The Witcher 4's big reveal at The Game Awards, CD Projekt Red lead confirms "we won't be bringing any new content" to this year's awards show

"...but we're, as always, excited to watch…"

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Vitamin B6 products are set to be restricted. Here’s what you need to know

On Tuesday, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced a raft of changes to how products containing vitamin B6 are packaged and sold.

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Vitamin supplements with high levels of B6 will be removed from general sale in Australia – here’s what you need to know

As the Therapeutic Goods Administration takes action, what should you do until the rules come into force?

The Guardian - AU

Megabonk developer withdraws The Game Awards 2025 nomination—and the reason actually makes sense

The honesty is commendable from John Megabonk.

Dot Esports

The Game Awards 2025 GOTY nominations

Take a gander at the Game of the Year nominees for TGA 2025.

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The Game Awards 2025 nominees are here, and—surprise—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was nominated for every qualifying category

Can you feel it? The distant thunder of the oncoming takes?

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The Game Awards 2025 nominees: Full list and who’s leading the GOTY race

The race has begun.

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Bondi Sands Issues Recall On Two Sunscreens Over ‘Inadequate’ Sun Protection Concerns

The TGA said a texture issue with two Bondi Sands products could affect the “overall performance of the sunscreens”.

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Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Companies that prescribe and dispense medicinal cannabis have drawn the ire of doctors and pharmacists warning of gaps in the regulation of medicinal cannabis.

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Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

It’s been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organisation Choice found several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you’d expect. One product claimed a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+, but when tested had an SPF as low as 4.

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'Breach of faith': slippery slope for sunscreen trust

After dozens of popular sunscreens were pulled over protection concerns, one expert warns the controversy is shaking public trust in Slip, Slop, Slap.

The Independent UK

Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens

Regulator questions SPF tests conducted by American lab

The Guardian - AU

Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds

TGA investigation also finds some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others

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'No evidence': medical experts reject autism claims

Claims by US President Donald Trump linking paracetamol use in pregnant women to autism have been labelled as alarmist and unhelpful by authorities and experts.

The Guardian - AU

Australian health experts warn Trump’s unfounded autism claims about paracetamol may harm pregnant women

TGA confirms drug is safe for use in pregnancy as doctors worry about effect of White House misinformation

The Guardian - AU

Scam weight-loss drops marketed to Australians contain ‘basically salty water’, analysis finds

Exclusive: Scientists from UNSW school of chemistry analyse sample of treatment, bought online and purported to mimic effects of Ozempic, and find nothing more than saline solution

The Conversation

Medicinal cannabis concerns include psychosis and child poisonings. We’re not the only ones worried

The ABC this week revealed more than 600 side effects have been reported in three years to the medicines regulator after Australians took unapproved medicinal cannabis.

The Conversation

Can you say no to your doctor using an AI scribe?

Doctors’ offices were once private. But increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) scribes (also known as digital scribes) are listening in.

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iHerb Suspends Melatonin Sales To Australia Following Surge Of Child Overdoses In WA

US-based supplement store iHerb has suspended sales of melatonin to Australia following a spike in child overdoses in Western Australia.

The Conversation

Medicinal cannabis is most often prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep. Here’s what the evidence says

Medicinal cannabis use has increased rapidly in recent years in Australia. Since access pathways were expanded in 2016, more than 700,000 prescription approvals have been issued.

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