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How a small journalism nonprofit is holding the largest pharma companies to account

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 16 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Consumer Health
  1. A nonprofit newsroom is applying consumer-protection journalism to prescription and over-the-counter drugs, digging into hidden ingredients and undisclosed side effects.
  2. It mixes investigative reporting, social video, and advocacy to shine light on the “shadow” side of medicine and hold large drug companies accountable.
  3. The group aims to be donor-supported and to use independent, testing-style journalism to publish findings that push for safer products and regulatory change.

The magic toothpaste you can't buy

Aliveness Studies • 16 implied HN points • 17 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Consumer Health
  1. High‑fluoride toothpaste (around 5000 ppm) is more effective than standard paste at preventing cavities and can remineralise early tooth decay.
  2. It isn’t suitable for children or anyone who swallows toothpaste because high fluoride can cause dental fluorosis or, in large amounts, toxicity, so always spit and keep it away from kids.
  3. These toothpastes are usually prescription-only but are affordable, used in tiny amounts, and many dentists will prescribe them to help avoid future fillings.

Back to Our Targets

The Transcript • 359 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
💰 Finance Consumer Health
  1. Federal Reserve officials are pleased with recent inflation data and may not raise rates again soon.
  2. The consumer seems strong, especially affluent consumers, but there are concerns about lower FICO consumers.
  3. Geopolitical tensions, like the conflict in Ukraine, could have significant impacts on energy and food markets.

171 | The Food Fraud That Wasn't | E. coli Onions Follow-up |

The Rotten Apple • 10 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Consumer Health
  1. The recent E. coli outbreak linked to onions at McDonald's sickened many, raising concerns about the hygiene practices at the supplier, Taylor Farms.
  2. There were serious food safety breaches found during FDA inspections at the supplier, including dirty equipment and inadequate handwashing protocols.
  3. A case about fruit juice showed that what seems like fraud may not always be; sometimes it's just a difference in regional practices regarding ingredient usage.

163 | How to Ace a Food Safety Audit | Making Melons Safe Again |

The Rotten Apple • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Consumer Health
  1. To prepare for a food safety audit, it's important to know the specific requirements and standards you will be audited against. Familiarize yourself with these standards to ensure a smoother audit process.
  2. Conducting a self-assessment before the audit can help identify areas that need improvement. This way, you can address any gaps and be better prepared when the auditors arrive.
  3. Creating an organized documentation system makes audits easier and shows that you value the auditor's time. Having everything accessible reduces stress and makes you appear more professional.
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