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Jenny McCarthy's Glutathione and Tylenol Claims: Medical Toxicologist Weighs In

The known anti-vaxxer is misinterpreting and exaggerating the connection, expert saysWelcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today’s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on the latest viral medical topics. Actress and longtime anti-vaccine activist Jenny McCarthy took to social media to weigh in on recent debates about acetaminophen (Tylenol), vaccines, and autism, sharing her concerns about glutathione depletion. While some of McCarthy’s claims are rooted in truth, an expert told MedPage Today that McCarthy mischaracterized the relationship between acetaminophen and glutathione and manipulated information to fit an agenda. McCarthy, who describes herself as “pro-safe vaccine,” said in.

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The hidden dangers of a common hair-loss drug

For millions of men, finasteride has been marketed as a simple solution to hair loss. Approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997, the drug promised to slow or even reverse male pattern baldness. But beneath its cosmetic appeal, a growing body of research has revealed a troubling reality: finasteride is consistently [.] The post The hidden dangers of a common hair-loss drug appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.