Haleon is recalling eight lots of the popular cough syrup Robitussin due to “microbial contamination,” per a recent advisory by the US Food and Drug Administration. The tainted products in question are the Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime, which are used to alleviate symptoms associated with cold, flu, hay fever and other respiratory … Read more
Breakthrough research shows that a simple blood test can flag symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) up to 15 years in advance, according to a Times of London report. Neurological scientists from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have found ways to simply test for the residue of a protein known as phosphorylated Tau 217 (pTau 217), which is … Read more
The United States of Weight-Loss Drugs. Drugs designed to treat diabetes have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight-loss crazes. Ozempic and Wegovy, a drug called semaglutide designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, helps the pancreas release the right amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. However, both have become widely used … Read more
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising concerns over so-called “designer Xanax” that has been tied to a rising number of deaths and hospitalizations. The drug, an unapproved benzodiazepine (“benzos”) sedative called bromazolam, has led to hyperthermia, seizures, myocardial injury, comas and multi-day intensive care stays, according to CDC … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to a commonly prescribed asthma medication in 2020 — but millions are still taking it. A black box warning, also called a boxed warning, was issued by the FDA in March 2020 about the mental health side effects of Singulair, also known by its generic name, … Read more
Drugs designed to treat diabetes have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight loss crazes. But some people who hopped on the Ozempic train are starting to regret it, claiming they’ve gained back more weight than they lost when they stopped taking it. Ozempic and Wegovy, a drug called semaglutide designed for people with … Read more
Doctors say to eat your vegetables, but beware: some holiday staples may negatively interact with certain medications. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in England revealed their top five don’ts when it comes to pairing food or drinks with pills. “For many people, the festive season is a time for coming together, creating treasured … Read more
A nationwide shortage of drugs that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has forced some patients to shell out hundreds more for pricey, brand-name alternatives. A new analysis from USA Today found that the prices that retail community pharmacies pay for common ADHD medications have outpaced inflation, and in some cases, have doubled or tripled in the … Read more
A new drug could let those with severe food allergies breathe a sigh of relief. Xolair, or omalizumab, was granted priority review by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for its use in reducing allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, in people over the age of 1 after accidental allergen exposure. A study of 165 … Read more
In this post-pandemic world, many have become hyperaware of illness around them — giving rise to stigma at even the slightest sign of a cold. Now, a simple cough, sniffle or sneeze can reduce someone to social outcast status — aka “sick shaming” — as those around them fear a fresh case of COVID-19. To … Read more
The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry on Nov. 27. The collaborative study from The University of Oklahoma (OU) and … Read more
Could a simple blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear? New research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases, suggests it may be possible. Researchers said its new test achieved 100% accuracy in identifying patients with Alzheimer’s disease and individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease … Read more
Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question following the September announcement from the Food and Drug Administration that phenylephrine — an ingredient in dozens of cold and allergy meds — is … Read more
Ozempic users are noticing a change in their face — and it’s costing them an arm and a leg. Patients injecting the antidiabetic medication to lose weight have found themselves with “Ozempic face” — gaunt, deflated cheeks and loose, sagging skin around their jowls. Trying to avoid a plastic surgery fix for their newly droopy … Read more
When it comes to preventing a miserable, deadly disease — better late than never. Health professionals are reminding people that there’s still time to get vaccinated before Thanksgiving, especially as the threat of a possible “tripledemic” of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) looms. “The bottom line is that the flu is not to … Read more
A Missouri man whose organs shut down due to his 10-year vaping habit was saved in an unconventional way — by getting outfitted with breast implants. “I thought it was awesome, kind of funny,” Davey Bauer, 34, told CBS News of the unorthodox operation, which went down in May at Chicago’s Northwestern Medical Center. “He was … Read more
A Washington man is suing a hospital and two of its doctors for malpractice for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery, nearly costing him his life. “It’s been a hell of a year,” George Piano, 72, told USA Today while detailing the alleged mishap, which he says occurred Dec. 6, 2022 at the University … Read more
Move over, Ozempic — there’s a new drug in town. Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, with the active ingredient tirzepatide, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by obese or overweight adults who have at least one weight-related health complication, like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, … Read more
In the mad rush to lose weight, prescriptions for semaglutide drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have skyrocketed. Manufacturers have struggled to keep pace with the overwhelming demand — which has paved the way for compounding pharmacies to step in. Compounding pharmacies are drugmakers that combine, mix or alter ingredients to create medication that’s tailored … Read more
Forget alcohol — birth control pills could lower your inhibitions. New research out of Canada suggests daily contraceptives could thin regions of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, analyzes the effects of oral contraceptives — which are taken by nearly two-thirds of American women 15 … Read more