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so this is a very technical case about the fda. when it decided to expand access to mifepristone, what it did or didn't look at in terms of evidence about the safety of these changes is changes like making mifepristone available through the 10th week of pregnancy instead of the seventh, allowing it to be prescribed by telehealth appointments and then allowing health care providers who aren't physicians to prescribe the drug. and so the the fifth circuit said that when it made these changes in 2016, the fda didn't cite a study t that looked at the cumulative effect of all of these changes and whether or not it would still be safe to to take mifepristone. in light of all of these changes, the biden administration and danco, which is the manufacturer of mifepristone, said, you know, first of all, that we did cite such a study, but more broadly that the fda reasonably concluded that there were no safety problems based on all of the evidence that it had before this is not a constitutional question. this is a very technical question abou
so this is a very technical case about the fda. when it decided to expand access to mifepristone, what it did or didn't look at in terms of evidence about the safety of these changes is changes like making mifepristone available through the 10th week of pregnancy instead of the seventh, allowing it to be prescribed by telehealth appointments and then allowing health care providers who aren't physicians to prescribe the drug. and so the the fifth circuit said that when it made these changes in...
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is cautioning undermining fda approval process will not stop at mifepristone. >> it will have to be not just -- virtually every bra -- drug approval. >> justices appeared skeptical of the challenge the antiabortion doctors made. >> because we object to having -- being forced to participate, we are seeking an order preventing anyone from having access to these drugs at all. >> the supreme court is allowing full access to the drug while the legal proceedings play out. susan mcginnis, nbc news washington. >> we will have much on this debated case coming up, we take a look at how the supreme court's decision will impact us in the bay area, and what local experts are saying is at stake, that's coming up tonight right here at 5:30, the promise of a more effective covid vaccine, what moderna says its new shot is better than anything it's produced before. >> also making prom a little more memorable and a lot more affordable, the act of kindness at one bay area high school that's helping ensure everyone can get to prom, our bay area proud segment is next. >> i'm chief meteorologist jeff rani
is cautioning undermining fda approval process will not stop at mifepristone. >> it will have to be not just -- virtually every bra -- drug approval. >> justices appeared skeptical of the challenge the antiabortion doctors made. >> because we object to having -- being forced to participate, we are seeking an order preventing anyone from having access to these drugs at all. >> the supreme court is allowing full access to the drug while the legal proceedings play out....
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all things the fda decides. it's been making these decisions for the last few years that have loosened the rules to make it more accessible. so the central question today, does the food and drug administration have the last say on how drugs are prescribed and what drugs are allowed, or do the courts have some kind of authority as well? antiabortion groups say the court should have a say, that the fda should not have the last word. but drug companies say if the courts got into the pharmaceutical business, that would allow all kind of things, for instance, what if the fda denied approval for some new cancer drug because it was ineffective. could that drug company get the denial overturned by going to the courts? >> it could have the effect of really undermining the fda and essentially saying anybody who has an idealogical concern about a certain medication could try to go to court after the fda's experts have reviewed the evidence and determined that it's safe and effective enough to be approved. >> if the supreme
all things the fda decides. it's been making these decisions for the last few years that have loosened the rules to make it more accessible. so the central question today, does the food and drug administration have the last say on how drugs are prescribed and what drugs are allowed, or do the courts have some kind of authority as well? antiabortion groups say the court should have a say, that the fda should not have the last word. but drug companies say if the courts got into the pharmaceutical...
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challengers say the fda disregarded important safety issues when it expanded access. experts in the pharmaceutical industry warn the ruling could open up other medicines to new litigation. >> potentially what is at stake is the future of the existence of the fda and the ability of people with the capacity for pregnancy to regulate their pregnancies at all. what is at stake is the legality of contraception, what is at stake is the legality of abortion, even if you live in a state where abortion is legal. >> the biden administration is siding with the fda. >>> now to decision 2024, and in just a few hours robert kennedy jr. plans to announce his vice presidential pick in oakland. now, a few names to be floating around and his potential vp running mate, including nfl quarterback aaron rodgers, jessie ventura and california-based attorney nicole shanahan. shanahan is the ex-wife of google's founder. the announcement is scheduled for 11:00 this morning at the henry j. kaiser center. >>> family members are responding for the first time after two brothers were attacked over
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the arguments will focus specifically on whether the fda was right to expand the use of mifepristone in 2016. it is one of two drugs used in medicated abortion and is used in about two thirds of all abortions in the u.s.. the fda says that the drug is safe and it is a safe way to end early pregnancies and in 2016, the agency expanded access including by mail order and major drugstores, it can also be prescribed without an in person doctors visit. the medication is also used when a woman miss carries. challengers say the f va -- fda disregarded safety issues, experts in the pharmaceutical industry worn the ruling could open other medicines to new litigation. >> potentially what is at stake is the future of the existence of the fda and the ability of people with the capacity for pregnancy to regulate pregnancies at all. what is at stake is the legality of contraception. what is at stake is the legality of abortion if you like in a state -- live in a state where abortion is legal. >> the biden administration is siding when the fda -- >> the state of california will take steps to stabili
the arguments will focus specifically on whether the fda was right to expand the use of mifepristone in 2016. it is one of two drugs used in medicated abortion and is used in about two thirds of all abortions in the u.s.. the fda says that the drug is safe and it is a safe way to end early pregnancies and in 2016, the agency expanded access including by mail order and major drugstores, it can also be prescribed without an in person doctors visit. the medication is also used when a woman miss...
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. >> reporter: the fda has approved the drug for use at up to ten weeks of pregnancy and under current rules, allows for providers to prescribe it via telehealth and send to it patients in the mail that's exactly how podcast host erin gallagher was able to access the abortion pill >> it arrived in my mailbox, and from there, it was up to me to decide when and if i wanted to take it. and as i made the decision to do it, it removed so many barriers. >> reporter: but all that could soon change because of case before the supreme court that could restrict the mailing of abortion pills, require that the drug be provided in-person at a doctor's office, and limit its use up to seven weeks' of pregnancy. >> most of our patients are finding out that they're pregnant around seven or eight weeks. >> reporter: the group behind the lawsuit, alliance for hypocratic medicine, which is against abortion rights believes the fda exceeded its authority when it made the drug more accessible. what do you intend to argue before the supreme court next week >> we're going explain to the court and show how the f
. >> reporter: the fda has approved the drug for use at up to ten weeks of pregnancy and under current rules, allows for providers to prescribe it via telehealth and send to it patients in the mail that's exactly how podcast host erin gallagher was able to access the abortion pill >> it arrived in my mailbox, and from there, it was up to me to decide when and if i wanted to take it. and as i made the decision to do it, it removed so many barriers. >> reporter: but all that...
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of one's views, we should agree that women's health matters, they deserve for the fda to do its job. it is of the federal government to look out for federal health and safety. >> what kind of impact would abandon have here in california? >> for that, i reached out to the ceo of planned parenthood in the state. she says it is not clear what all the impacts would be but that the pill would likely not be available in person or through the mail even though it has been prescribed for decades again. she argues it would open up precedent for other plaintiffs to challenge certain medications or even contraceptives. >> we have been here before, we thought this was settled law and now they are attacking another aspect that could affect states like california who have taken the time to enshrine reproductive freedom. >> nbc legal experts say based on questions from the justices today during the proceedings, it appears the court is leading towards preserving access to abortion medication, you will hear more about that and the reaction in the next part of our story coming up at 5:30. >> thank you,
of one's views, we should agree that women's health matters, they deserve for the fda to do its job. it is of the federal government to look out for federal health and safety. >> what kind of impact would abandon have here in california? >> for that, i reached out to the ceo of planned parenthood in the state. she says it is not clear what all the impacts would be but that the pill would likely not be available in person or through the mail even though it has been prescribed for...
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drug. >> the fda violated several law in its duty to keep women safe. women are now left to receive these drugs in the mail or in their dorm room without ever having been checked by a doctor for life-threatening conditions. that's reckless. >> reporter: today the justices appeared highly dubious. doctors who never prescribed mifepristone and can't be forced to under federal law have the legal standing to sue. >> i don't think you have it for either one of those doctors. >> reporter: the legal fight over mifepristone now focused on the ways the fda made the drug more widely available, including allowing pills to ship by mail, women to use it later into their pregnancy, and other health care providers to prescribe it, changes that if not upheld would limit access to the pill, particularly in red states where in-person abortion procedures are now largely cut off. the biden administration and drug manufacturer urging the justices that secondguessing the fda here could jeopardize approval of any drug on the market. >> we won't go back! >> reporter: back outs
drug. >> the fda violated several law in its duty to keep women safe. women are now left to receive these drugs in the mail or in their dorm room without ever having been checked by a doctor for life-threatening conditions. that's reckless. >> reporter: today the justices appeared highly dubious. doctors who never prescribed mifepristone and can't be forced to under federal law have the legal standing to sue. >> i don't think you have it for either one of those doctors....
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accountable for violating the law to the detriment of women's health. >> reporter: they claim the fda did not adequately evaluate the safety risks and wants the high court to limit access even in states where abortion remains legal. >> risks are extremely minimal and it's extremely safe. >> reporter: they say it's been safe since its approval in 2000. a >> it would upend not just mifepristone but every drug approval. >> reporter: justices appeared skeptical of the challenge the anti-abortion doctors made. >> they're saying because we object to having to participate in this procedure, we're seeking an order preventing anyone from having access to these drugs at all. >> reporter: the supreme court is allowing full access to the drug while legal proceedings play out. >>> former president donald trump now under a new partial gag order in his criminal hush money case. the presiding judge ordered trump not to talk about witnesses or court staff in the upcoming case. the judge said the order was necessary, because past trump statements included threatening and inflammatory language that go,
accountable for violating the law to the detriment of women's health. >> reporter: they claim the fda did not adequately evaluate the safety risks and wants the high court to limit access even in states where abortion remains legal. >> risks are extremely minimal and it's extremely safe. >> reporter: they say it's been safe since its approval in 2000. a >> it would upend not just mifepristone but every drug approval. >> reporter: justices appeared skeptical of the...
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decisions were dangerous, and the fda's maintained that the medication is safe and effective. 14 states now completely ban abortion, including this medication, and some ban delivering the drugs by mail but six states passed shield laws to protect providers who send the medication. dasha burns spoke with a new york doctor who has been mailing out prescriptions. >> reporter: what is the scale of this operation? >> so, before we had the shield law, we were mailing pills to the blue states. after we passed our shield law, the first month we sent about 4,000 pills into restricted states and now we're up to 10,000 pills a month. >> a recent study found that these medications were used in 63% of all u.s. abortions last year >>> a victory and setback for donald trump monday. a state appeals court reducing his $464 million bond by more than half to just $175 million the court also giving him ten more days to come up with the money. and trump says he'll pay it. it comes as trump is now on track to face his first criminal trial. a new york judge saying jury selection in his hush money case can beg
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the fda says that mr. preston is safe and easy to end early pregnancies. eight years ago, the agency expanded access to it, allowing people to get a prescription without an in person doctor's visit. and also available at drugstores in many states or by mail. challengers say the fda disregarded important safety issues and violated federal law, when it expanded that access. >> we should all agree that women's health matters. women deserve for the fda to do its job, and for the federal government to look out for's health and safety. >> now they are attacking another aspect that could affect states, like california, who have taken the time to enshrine reproductive freedom. >> nbc news legal experts say based on questions from the justices during today's proceedings it appears the court majority is leaning toward preserving access to the abortion pill that decision expected the summer. >>> we are back in 60 seconds. up next we have a winner. $1 billion, where the winning mega millions ticket is sold, and how much will actually get paid out. >>> controversy in c
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this comes after a rule change by the fda in january 2023. the fda says food makers can advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. the decision comes after a 2018 petition from danon yogurt's parent company. the fda says language to consumers must note that evidence is limited and eating three servings per week is the threshold for reducing risks. >>> traders joe's is recalling steamed chicken dump llings because the product may contain plastic. >>> cleveland police chased a pair of horses down interstate 90 after they escaped during a routine exercise. cars had to come to a complete stop while the animals stampeded down the highway. police say mounted officers recovered both horses safely. ckrit today" will be gh ba. ead and shoulders, right? only when i see flakes. then i switch back to my regular shampoo. you should use it every wash, otherwise the flakes will come back. tiny troy: he's right, you know. is that tiny troy? the ingredients in head and shoulders keep the microbes that cause flakes at bay. m
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women deserve the fda to do its job, they deserve the federal government to look out for their health and safety. >> there is a increase in states that do not have the ban on abortion. the care that they are providing. the case is just the latest attempt to impede a women's right to choose, and says it will not be the last. we thought this was settled and will be fun, they are attacking another aspect that could affect states like california who have taken the time to enshrine reproductive freedom. >> experts warned there will be many consequences of the court sides with those looking to ban the pill. >> the legality of contraception, the legality of abortion even if you live in a state where abortion is legal. >> based on questions from the justices on today's proceedings, preserving access to medication. stockpile of a different abortion pill that it acquired last year. abortion ban, full stop and doing every takes. we rollback rights. we can't hold back our work to stop them. expected by early summer. bay area news. >>> we have a follow-up to the lulu lemon heist that we brought yo
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opponents of abortion rights have sued the fda in an effort to remove mifepristone from the market. >>> college basket phenom caitlin clark announced she's entering the 2024 wnba draft, her record-setting career with the iowa hawkeyes will end after this year. clark is poised to become college basketball's all-time leading scorer, the record currently held by pete maravich who played for louisiana state 1967 to 1970. caitlin clark is only 18 points away from that record and averages over 30 points a game. if you want tickets to the game on sunday you'll need to pay up. right now, the average ticket is going for more than $300, the most expensive ever for any women's basketball team. >>> now let's go back to the story we told you about earlier, a guilty verdict today in the case of a connecticut mother who disappeared nearly five years ago. >> her husband was charged and later died by suicide and his girlfriend was charged and found kblt on all counts today. >> we got our connection working with dateline correspondent dennis murphy. you've been following this case since the beginning.
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. >> we believe fda and other regulatory agencies need to do a much better job of not only regulating this but sharing this information with the public. because all of these clinical trials come with real risks to the patients involved. >> reporter: in a statement to nbc news, when the neuralink device was first implanted, the fda says it has a scientifically rigorous process to evaluate the ri safety of devices. it will continue to monitor the safety of those enrolled in the study through required regular reports. even with criticism and the potential for complications, the technology is giving many a sense of hope. >> i don't want people to think that it is, like this is the end of the journey. there's still a lot of work to be done. but it has already changed my life. >> major brainpower. than >>> right now at 5:00, criminal investigation. the new fbi letter to alaska airlines passengers who experienced a scare of a
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and while some of the facilities are inspected by the fda, the drugs they make are not. the agency has issued warnings that compounded versions of semaglutide may carry more risk and negative side effects >> the big issues with obtaining compounded semaglutide is i don't know where these molecules are coming from i don't know how pure they are what else is being added? >> reporter: social media sites like tiktok are flooded with influencers plugging promotions for various compounded medications. >> i do have a discount code. >> you're going to use my code, lauren50. >> reporter: our team wanted to see how easy it was to get compound semaglutide. we tried eight different telehealth sites that didn't require any blood work using our real health information, we shouldn't have been approved, and all but two sites did turn us down but with one, after a quick consult with a doctor -- i'm qualified. okay, five questions, and that's it. great. >> this nausea kind of sucks. >> reporter: kelly has documented her experience on tiktok and is now sponsored by a telehealth company. sh
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another person >> reporter: beam's medicare coverage will not cover the new class of drugs that the fda has approved for weight loss. she hopes congress will pass legislation to change that >> well, i think it's extremely urgent i don't know at what point it will impact my health even to the point of death. >> reporter: oklahoma has the third highest obesity rate in the country, but according to health care analytics company purplelab, the state ranks 27th in rates of prescriptions written for ozempic and wegovy, and the price of those drugs is high, roughly $1,000 a month. many health plans don't cover the cost getting insurance coverage is a constant headache for dr. demattia. >> so difficult that we hired someone who specifically deals with just prior authorizations for the medication >> that's their only job? >> that is their only job. >> reporter: purplelab's data also shows that while black people in the u.s. account for 32% of obesity cases, they are only getting 12.5% of ozempic and wegovy prescriptions. >> i hope that people have enough grace to, you know, understand that this
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drugmaker perrigo says the fda approved the opill will be available later this month. this is a daily pill which means it does not have estrogen. it is sometimes referred to as the mini pill and was referred to -- approved by the fda last year. the pay will be $20 for five. >> you will soon be able to play football with some of your favorite calla stanford athletes virtually. more than 10,000 athletes have accepted an offer from ea sports to appear in a new video game. today the redlands video game developer will now be able to use the likeness of college athletes in the new game called college football 25. players who opted in will receive a minimum of $600 and a copy of the game. players can also earn money by promoting the game. those who opt out will be left off the game entirely. >> up next we are breaking up with you that's the message from miami officials to some to is it possible to count on my internet like my customers count on me? it is with comcast business. keeping you up and running with our 99.9% network reliability. and security that helps outsmart thre
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the fda is also involved. meta has said the sale of illicit drugs is against its policies and it is working to find and remove the content. >>> changes coming to self checkout at target, starting tomorrow most stores will limit self checkout to customers with 10 items or fewer and self checkout lanes may close down completely when foot traffic is slow. self checkout is meant for customers making quick trips. walmart will be adding limits to some of its stores. this comes as retailers claim theft is becoming a major problem. >>> most drivers still don't trust self driving cars, but they do want their features. aaa surveyed american drivers online about their attitudes toward anonymous cars and found 2/3 of americans do not trust them. 1/4 say they are unsure, and 2/3 says they are interested in self driving features which includes automated emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. >> it is important for automakers to take away the idea that there is demand for the systems they are building today and the b
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could impact access to abortion medication last year, a federal judge in texas ruled to suspend the fda's approval of a pill that has been used in many medical abortions for more than two decades. abortion pills have been banned in 14 states, but some activist have been mailing them to women in those areas >> reporter: in this basement in yum state new york, one group is giving abortion access to thousands in states where it's illegal. we're not showing faces because they fear repercussions. where's a lot of this medication going? >> the medication is going to all the states that the pharmacy will not send to so i would say the majority are going to texas, louisiana, alabama, florida, georgia. >> reporter: new york is one of six states operating under new shield laws when it comes to telehealth which protect providers doing this from prosecution for now. how many prescriptions are you mailing out today? >> today we're doing 112 >> reporter: the doctor prescribes pills from new york city what is the scale of this operation? >> so, before we had the shield law, we were mailing pills to the
could impact access to abortion medication last year, a federal judge in texas ruled to suspend the fda's approval of a pill that has been used in many medical abortions for more than two decades. abortion pills have been banned in 14 states, but some activist have been mailing them to women in those areas >> reporter: in this basement in yum state new york, one group is giving abortion access to thousands in states where it's illegal. we're not showing faces because they fear...
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the fda's pushed back its approval decision deadline for eli lilly's experimental alzheimer's treatment. the agency plans to call a last-minute meeting of its outside advisers to further review its safety and efficacy. >>> weight loss drug wegovy has now been approved by the fda to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by as much as 20%. it could mean more insurance companies may cover that medication. >>> nintendo has announced a sequel to the super mario brothers movie set to hop into theaters april of 2026. >>> and the oscars celebrated the best in cinema, the razzie awards applaud the worst in film. so i've never even heard of this one. it's called "winnie the pooh: blood and honey." it's a slasher film. it won all five categories it was nominated for, including worst film, worst director, worst screenplay, and worst remake rip-off or worst sequel. it makes me kind of want to see it. we'll be right back. you know, there's a way to cut your dishwashing time by 50%? try dawn powerwash dish spray. it removes 99% of grease and grime in half the time. dawn powerwash has 3 cleaning b
the fda's pushed back its approval decision deadline for eli lilly's experimental alzheimer's treatment. the agency plans to call a last-minute meeting of its outside advisers to further review its safety and efficacy. >>> weight loss drug wegovy has now been approved by the fda to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by as much as 20%. it could mean more insurance companies may cover that medication. >>> nintendo has announced a sequel to the super mario brothers movie...
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the testmaker, garden health, tells us the fda will be approving or will be considering approving the test later this year. >> and i know you'll be following it. anne, thanks very much. >>> coming up, a town that put a man who ran a white nationalist group on the city council. how some are now trying to vote him out. our investigation is next. hy they choose t-mobile for business. pga of america and t-mobile are partnering on 5g-powered analytics to help improve player performance. t-mobile's network helps aaa stay connected nationwide... to get their members back on the road. and las vegas grand prix chose t-mobile to help fuel operations for one of the world's largest racing events. now is the time to see what america's largest 5g network can do for your business. (avo) kate made progress with her mental health... ...but her medication caused unintentional movements in her face, hands, and feet called tardive dyskinesia, or td. so her doctor prescribed austedo xr— a once-daily td treatment for adults. ♪ as you go with austedo ♪ austedo xr significantly reduced kate's td moveme
the testmaker, garden health, tells us the fda will be approving or will be considering approving the test later this year. >> and i know you'll be following it. anne, thanks very much. >>> coming up, a town that put a man who ran a white nationalist group on the city council. how some are now trying to vote him out. our investigation is next. hy they choose t-mobile for business. pga of america and t-mobile are partnering on 5g-powered analytics to help improve player...
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the fda says maybe. we'll tell you the caveats. >>> and -- >> this for college basketball history. >> caitlin clark sits alone atop the record books, mcing the highest scorer ever in college basketball. happy monday. it's march 4th. "early today" starts right now. good morning. glad you're with me. i'm frances rivera. we begin this morning out west where the biggest snowstorm of the season has been pummelling the sierra nevada region for three days. on sunday, an avalanche came crashing down on several cars south of lake tahoe. thankfully no one was injured. drivers battled life-threatening white 80 conditions on the roads, shutting down interstate 80 for miles. workers have been working tirelessly to clear the roads. and massive tow trucks had to be brought in to rescue tractor-trailers stranded in snowdrifts that went up to their windows. many semis were completely stranded on saturday. one couple described their harrowing experience driving through the snow. >> i thought we were going to get stuck a f
the fda says maybe. we'll tell you the caveats. >>> and -- >> this for college basketball history. >> caitlin clark sits alone atop the record books, mcing the highest scorer ever in college basketball. happy monday. it's march 4th. "early today" starts right now. good morning. glad you're with me. i'm frances rivera. we begin this morning out west where the biggest snowstorm of the season has been pummelling the sierra nevada region for three days. on sunday, an...
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opzelura is the first and only fda-approved prescription treatment for nonsegmental vitiligo proven to help repigment skin over time. restoring what's yours. it's possible with a steroid-free cream that you can apply yourself. opzelura can lower your ability to fight infections including tb or hepatitis b or c. serious lung infections, skin cancer, blood clots, and low blood cell counts occurred with opzelura. in people taking jak inhibitors, serious infections, increased risk of death, lymphoma, other cancers, and major cardiovascular events have occurred. the most common side effects were acne and itching where applied. repigmentation is possible. ask your dermatologist today about starting or refilling opzelura. pursue it. did you know... 80% of women are struggling with hair damage? just like i was. dryness and frizz could be damaged hair that can't retain moisture. new pantene miracle rescue deep conditioner, with first-of-its-kind melting pro-v pearls... locks in moisture to repair 6 months of damage in one wash, without weigh down. guaranteed or your money back! for resilient, h
opzelura is the first and only fda-approved prescription treatment for nonsegmental vitiligo proven to help repigment skin over time. restoring what's yours. it's possible with a steroid-free cream that you can apply yourself. opzelura can lower your ability to fight infections including tb or hepatitis b or c. serious lung infections, skin cancer, blood clots, and low blood cell counts occurred with opzelura. in people taking jak inhibitors, serious infections, increased risk of death,...
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the fda approved the drug to be marketed for heart benefits. the approval comes after a clinical trial of more than 17,000 overweight adults and showing that 20% lower risk of heart attacks or stroke against a placebo. heart disease is the leading cause of death in the united states according to the center for disease control and prevention. frances. >> charlotte, thank you for the update. >>> still to come, a night filled with ken-ergy and tributes to the radioactive lizard the moments between the oscars and awards on sunday night coming up. (♪♪) this is a hot flash. (♪♪) but this is a not flash. (♪♪) for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause... veozah is the first and only prescription treatment that directly blocks a source of hot flashes and night sweats. with 100% hormone—free veozah... you can have fewer hot flashes and more not flashes. veozah reduces the number and severity of hot flashes day and night. for some women, it can start working in as early as one week. don't use veozah if you have cirrhosis, se
the fda approved the drug to be marketed for heart benefits. the approval comes after a clinical trial of more than 17,000 overweight adults and showing that 20% lower risk of heart attacks or stroke against a placebo. heart disease is the leading cause of death in the united states according to the center for disease control and prevention. frances. >> charlotte, thank you for the update. >>> still to come, a night filled with ken-ergy and tributes to the radioactive lizard the...
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remember last year, the fda cleared narcan for over the counter use. the move was celebrated as a glimmer of hope in the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic. but the medication, which should be readily available in pharmacies, is not proving to be very hard to find. nbc news health and medical reporter berkeley loveless jr. is reporting on this and is joining us now. let's talk about how nbc news investigating the rollout. what did you find in stores across the united states? >> yeah, we worked with reporters from nbc aaaffiliates. some had it in the counter, some behind the register, the pharmacy. sometimes it was easy to spot, while other times customers had to hunt around and ask for it. there are one or two occasions where staff weren't aware the over the counter version had been approved, so there was quite a bit of confusion. it's been sporadic at the moment. >> remind viewers why narcan is so important to have on hand and what the impact of an inconsistent rollout means for people who really do need this product. >> yeah, so this is really importan
remember last year, the fda cleared narcan for over the counter use. the move was celebrated as a glimmer of hope in the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic. but the medication, which should be readily available in pharmacies, is not proving to be very hard to find. nbc news health and medical reporter berkeley loveless jr. is reporting on this and is joining us now. let's talk about how nbc news investigating the rollout. what did you find in stores across the united states? >> yeah, we...
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that's what these challengers may not have. >> ken, if the court did decide that the fda made mistakes what impact could that have beyond mifepristone. >> it could disrupt the regulatory system for drugs in this country. they not only approve drugs on the market and monitor them after the facts. essential lit's really hard to challenge that decision. that decisionmaking process. not a lot of people have what danny was describing that kind of standing. fears that this would open that process to a wave of lawsuits. that appears to be unlikely, guys. >> ken dilanian, danny thank you both. >>> to chicago, a law firm that says they're representing some 300 women filed what they say is their first lawsuit against loam hospitals. >> the lawsuit alleges for years that the hospital ignored complaints. one alleged survivor who said she was abused by this doctor is speaking out for the very first time. a warning, what you're about to hear contains descriptions of sexual abuse. maggie, break down this lawsuit for us. what are these women accusing these hospitals and this ob/gyn of doing. >> report
that's what these challengers may not have. >> ken, if the court did decide that the fda made mistakes what impact could that have beyond mifepristone. >> it could disrupt the regulatory system for drugs in this country. they not only approve drugs on the market and monitor them after the facts. essential lit's really hard to challenge that decision. that decisionmaking process. not a lot of people have what danny was describing that kind of standing. fears that this would open that...
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but the fda has also improved it for chronic weight management. they say to the everyday person this feels like messaging. like him. >> i heard you there, can you give me some, and it's like she's crazy, for people who have diabetes, not to lose weight>> treating obesity with meds can help help with a host of other medical issues. but critical you go through a licensed healthcare provider, find alternatives. warning about counterfeit or compounded weight loss drugs, it's combined with something else. according to the manufacturer, a compounded product was nothing more than sugar alcohol. with the investigative unit, nbc bay area news. >> just be careful what you're trying to get. for sure. >>> let's look at the weather, the rain is officially come back.>> are wanting even more rain or sun?>> i think i know were going. >> eventually warmer weather, over the wayne fall, storm ranger, it is moving to these bay and the peninsula, two zones, moving over the bay, in to hayward, picking up the rainfall in pleasanton, we haven't seen a whole lot in the so
but the fda has also improved it for chronic weight management. they say to the everyday person this feels like messaging. like him. >> i heard you there, can you give me some, and it's like she's crazy, for people who have diabetes, not to lose weight>> treating obesity with meds can help help with a host of other medical issues. but critical you go through a licensed healthcare provider, find alternatives. warning about counterfeit or compounded weight loss drugs, it's combined...
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. >> reporter: bean's medicare coverage will not cover the new class of drugs that the fda has approved for weight loss she hopes congress will pass legislation to change that >> well, i think it is extremely urgent i don't know at what point it will impact my health even to the point of death. >> reporter: oklahoma has the third highest obesity rate in the country, but according to health care analytics company purple lab, the state ranks 27th in rate of prescriptions written for ozempic and wegovy and the price of the drugs is high, roughly $1,000 a month many health plans don't cover the cost getting insurance coverage is a constant headache for d dr. demattia >> so difficult we hired someone that specifically deals with just prior authorizations for the medications. >> reporter: that's their only job? >> that is their only job. >> reporter: purple lab data also shows while black people in the u.s. account for 32% of obesity cases, they are only getting 12.5% of ozempic and wegovy prescriptions >> i hope people have enough grace to, you know, understand that this is bigger than just
. >> reporter: bean's medicare coverage will not cover the new class of drugs that the fda has approved for weight loss she hopes congress will pass legislation to change that >> well, i think it is extremely urgent i don't know at what point it will impact my health even to the point of death. >> reporter: oklahoma has the third highest obesity rate in the country, but according to health care analytics company purple lab, the state ranks 27th in rate of prescriptions written...
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. >>> in today's daily health, the blockbuster drug wegovy isn't just for weight loss anymore fda say it can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. joining me now is christine romans and next news medical contributor dr. natalie azar. dr. azar, let's start with you on this, the change comes after a study looked at its effect on heart health what did those results find and how does it work for patients with heart disease. >> the results were pretty dramatic, we reported on them a come of months ago. what they found was that individuals who have a history of pre-existing heart disease or either obese or overweight who took wegovy 20% reduce risk in cardiovascular. the study's authors say, if you lose weight that will lower cardiovascular -- they started to see this benefit even before people started losing weight. the medicine is not just resulting in weight loss but it's doing something really good to your blood vessels stabilizing them, reducing the risk. >> wegovy out of pocket, quite expensive with the fda approval it could cover more people under insurance. >> an important d
. >>> in today's daily health, the blockbuster drug wegovy isn't just for weight loss anymore fda say it can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. joining me now is christine romans and next news medical contributor dr. natalie azar. dr. azar, let's start with you on this, the change comes after a study looked at its effect on heart health what did those results find and how does it work for patients with heart disease. >> the results were pretty dramatic, we reported on...
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a new fda warning about cinnamon and another streaming service is cracking down on password sharing. kate rogers joins us now. >> the fda warned that some ground cinnamon sold nationwide are contaminated with lead and asked the suppliers to voluntarily recall the products. the warning comes after the agency conducted a targeted survey after lead-tainted apple sauce pouches were recalled last summer. >>> max is the next service to crack down on password sharing. the crackdown will bring max in line with netflix and disney which crashed down on password sharing while rolling out cheaper ad-supported plans. >>> and this week mark cuban's cost plus drugs company will start manufacturing its own medications from a dallas facility. they'll start with epinephrine. since it launched two years ago, they have sold low-cost drugs directly to the customers, but this is the first time they're making drugs themselves. >>> coming up, dramatic new video the moment a united airlines jet engine started shooting out flames. >>> and we introduce you later to kevin bacon -- not that kevin bacon. this kev
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airsupra is the only rescue fda-approved to do both. airsupra is an as-needed rescue inhaler and should not be used as a maintenance treatment for asthma. get medical help right away if your breathing does not improve, continues to worsen, or for serious allergic reactions. using airsupra more than prescribed could be life threatening. serious side effects include heart problems, increased risk of thrush or infections. welcome to the modern age of dual-action asthma rescue. ask your doctor if airsupra is right for you. [ serene music playing ] welcome to the wayborhood. the wayfair vibe at our place is western. my thing, darling? shine. gardening. some of us go for the dramatic. how didn't i know wayfair had vanities in tile? [ gasps ] this. wow! do you have any ottomans without legs. sure. you'll flip for the poof cart. in the wayborhood, there's a place for all of us. ♪ wayfair. every style. every home. ♪ >>> we are back with a big change happening on monday in california. it will impact your wallet. >> the state leads the country
airsupra is the only rescue fda-approved to do both. airsupra is an as-needed rescue inhaler and should not be used as a maintenance treatment for asthma. get medical help right away if your breathing does not improve, continues to worsen, or for serious allergic reactions. using airsupra more than prescribed could be life threatening. serious side effects include heart problems, increased risk of thrush or infections. welcome to the modern age of dual-action asthma rescue. ask your doctor if...
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