Walgreens and CVS warned about selling illegal eye products Warning letters sent to the companies claimed certain products they sell are ‘especially concerning from a public health perspective’ The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
FDA says it needs more research before deciding to approve nasal spray to treat dangerous allergies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, calling for more research on what would have been the first alternative to injections using devices such as an EpiPen The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Do Covid tests work after they expire? What to know as case counts rise across the US Some, but not all, at-home tests have been given extended expiration dates by the FDA The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
3 Biotechs with Massive Growth Potential These three biotech stocks have massive growth opportunities on the horizon, and could add a huge boost to any portfolio. They play in some of the most in demand markets on the planet, and have track records of finding ways to introduce products into those markets to capture big profits.… StockNews.com · Sep 19, 2023
MDMA Provides a "Significant Reduction" In PTSD Symptoms, According To New Study New study reveals benefits of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in treating PTSD, bringing the once illicit party drug closer to federal approval. Inverse · Sep 19, 2023
Do You Still Need To Test For Covid-19? There’s One Easy Answer Three viruses currently circulating share symptoms to a degree, but how important is it to confirm which one you have? Inverse · Sep 17, 2023
The new Covid-19 booster shot in the US: what you need to know US authorities have approved a vaccine that protects from one of the most widely circulating strains of coronavirus The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023
'Dr. Google' meets its match in Dr. ChatGPT In recent research AI has done a credible job at diagnosing health complaints. But should consumers trust unregulated bots with their health care? Doctors see trouble brewing. WEKU · Sep 16, 2023
US FDA approves new COVID vaccine: Here’s everything you need to know The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken cognizance of the COVID situation and has approved the use of updated COVID vaccines. The vaccines have been authorized "for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences… The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023
Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Alzheimer's disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk genes that affect the body in a way that increases the chance someone will develop the disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, genetic mutations in any of three specific… The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023
CDC recommends new COVID boosters The virus sometimes causes severe illness even in those without underlying conditions, including deaths in children Salon · Sep 15, 2023
Ron DeSantis warns Florida residents under 65 not to get Covid booster shot – against CDC guidance DeSantis cited a conspiracy theory that global health authorities are using people who choose vaccination as ‘guinea pigs’ The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023 Partisan divide on drug shortages unresolved after hearing - Roll Call The debate over how to address drug shortages threatens the reauthorization of a key pandemic preparedness law expiring Sept. 30.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body, raising hope for animal-human transplants For a history-making two months, a pig's kidney worked normally inside a brain-dead man
Salon · Sep 14, 2023 Dr. Google meets its match: Dr. ChatGPT Chatbot-delivered medical information may represent an improvement over Dr. Google, but some concerns remain
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023 After infant formula crisis, lawmakers look to donor milk - Roll Call Lawmakers want to make donor breast milk more mainstream but advocates warn the alternative comes with risk.
Reason · Sep 13, 2023 Fake Sudafed Is Bullshit, Just As You Suspected Legal restrictions on pseudoephedrine have not reduced meth use, but they have driven people with colds or allergies toward substitutes that seem to be completely ineffective.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Do Covid tests work after they expire? What to know as case counts rise across the US Some, but not all, at-home tests have been given extended expiration dates by the FDA
Salon · Sep 13, 2023 Do new Alzheimer's drugs actually help? Fast-track approval of three risky drugs intends to slow the disease, but evidence they benefit patients is shaky
WEKU · Sep 13, 2023 Up First briefing: Biden impeachment inquiry; Libya flood; ineffective decongestants Republicans begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Aid groups rush to Libya after catastrophic flooding. FDA advisers say a decongestant in common cold medicines doesn't work.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Joe Biden sends message to Americans on Covid booster shots: ‘Stay up-to-date on vaccines’ US president’s message comes after CDC and FDA decide to recommend Covid booster shots amid rising cases
WEKU · Sep 13, 2023 A popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023 CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered On Sept. 12, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the newly formulated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans ages 6 months and up, hours after its expert advisory committee voted 13 to 1 in favor of recommending the vaccines.