FDA chief says warning labels deterred women from using menopause hormone therapy: “It’s an American tragedy”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will remove the “black box” warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms — a major turnaround that’s likely to encourage more women to seek treatment. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said in an exclusive CBS News interview that the change ends a decades-long…

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China warns of “security backdoor” in Anthropic AI coding tool

Beijing —  A Chinese industry regulator warned users on Wednesday of a “security backdoor” embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence giant Anthropic’s coding tool, Claude Code. The alleged backdoor could enable the software to “transmit sensitive information,” including users’ locations and identity-related identifiers, back to Anthropic’s servers without users’ consent, said China’s National Vulnerability…

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Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study.  The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during early adolescence is associated with increased risks of mental health issues and obesity. As far as psychological impacts, it pinpointed higher incidences of depression and insufficient…

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