Expanded Label Officially Makes Bempedoic Acid a CVD Prevention Medication
The FDA approved label expansions for bempedoic acid (Nexletol) and bempedoic acid/ezetimibe (Nexlizet) so they can be used more broadly as cardiovascular prevention drugs, Esperion announced Friday. Based on the CLEAR Outcomes trial, the two adenosine triphosphate (ATP) citrate lyase inhibitor drugs are now indicated for adults with either established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) or […]
Google Commits To I.D. Real Abortion Clinics So Women Won’t Be Tricked By Fakes
Google has informed lawmakers that its searches, maps and ads will aim to accurately label abortion clinics so they can easily be found — and so that women won’t be tricked by anti-abortion fakes. The company is rolling out an update that will make it easier for people to find places that offer the services […]
‘Nutri-Score’ label may counter misleading sugar claims on groceries, analysis suggests: Consumer survey supports the use of Nutri-Score labeling to help boost public health
A new analysis suggests that the Nutri-Score — a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product — can counteract the misleading effects of sugar claims. Kristin Jürkenbeck and colleagues of the University of Göttingent, Germany, present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 17, 2022. High consumption of sugar […]
There Are 3 Types Of Perfectionism. Which Category Are You?
While the word “perfectionist” is thrown around a lot, it’s a relatable label that makes many of us feel anxious and inadequate. A study published in Psychological Bulletin found rates of people identifying as perfectionists increased between 1989 and 2016. And for women of color, being perfect can seem like the only option. But did […]