Protein powder lead levels raise eyebrows, but experts say don’t panic

Consumer Reports’ latest round of protein powder testing found high “troubling” levels of lead in many products, continuing a trend the organization has tracked for 15 years. Of the 23 powders and ready-to-drink shakes analyzed, more than two-thirds exceeded what the nonprofit calls safe for daily consumption.

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Ivermectin debate reignites as more states eye over-the-counter sales

Florida and Ohio lawmakers are considering bills that would allow pharmacies to sell ivermectin over the counter, joining a growing number of states moving to expand access to the controversial drug.

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Committee takes unexpected turn on COVID vaccine for pregnant women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) quietly reversed an earlier decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. concerning COVID vaccine recommendations for pregnant women.

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Skorup: Michigan House bill will increase drug price transparency

The federal 340B program requires drug makers to sell their products to some hospitals at a discount. Hospitals and contract pharmacies can then resell them and pocket the difference. It’s a case of the government picking winners (hospitals) and losers (drug manufacturers) among private market participants.

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