Standard newborn screening tests include detection of holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency by analysis of blood for the presence of elevated O -(3-hydroxyvaleryl)-L-carnitine
The personal information that could be at risk are the names, addresses, zip codes, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, self-reported income, credit scores, and credit balances
Weight gain question: Other medicines, appetite changes, or fluids may explain changes
Whether this represents a benefit or a concern is unclear without more research
In early 2026, the FDA publicly announced its intent to take enforcement action against certain mass-marketed non-FDA-approved GLP-1 products
Pigmented lesions and skin monitoring Case reports and regulatory warnings have described increased freckles and moles, including concerning pigmented or dysplastic lesions