Drugs and Medications News
- Essential Tremor Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia
March 13, 2024 — Dementia is three times more common among people with essential tremor, results from a longitudinal study show.
- New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
March 12, 2024 — The new RSV antibody treatment for babies has been highly effective in its first season, according to a first look at data from four children’s hospitals.
- How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
March 12, 2024 — It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But exercise can help ease osteoarthritis pain and improve mobility. Here's what to know.
- No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
March 12, 2024 — Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread scarcity of multiple ADHD medications — with no end in sight.
- At-Home Medical Tests: Are They Right for You?
March 11, 2024 — At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. Here's what to know.
- COVID Virus Can Remain in the Body Over a Year
March 8, 2024 — New research shows that remnants of the COVID-19 virus can linger in blood and tissue for more than a year after a person is first infected.
- Just Breathe: Mindfulness Can Beat Tech Stress at Work
March 8, 2024 — Preventing that burned out feeling is possible, experts say, by practicing mindfulness — an age-old approach focused on being aware of your feelings in the moment, without judgment or interpretation.
- What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze
March 7, 2024 — Vaginal health gummies are all the rage for their supposed ability to get your vagina in optimal shape by improving its pH balance, taste, odor, and freshness. But experts say the vagina is naturally self-cleaning.
- Elevated Lead Levels Found in 6 Ground Cinnamon Brands, FDA Says
March 7, 2024 — Elevated levels of lead have been found in six ground cinnamon brands sold by discount retailers in the United States, the FDA said Wednesday in a safety alert.
- Flu Vaccines to Change After COVID Kills Off One Strain of Virus
March 6, 2024 — An FDA advisory committee has recommended that the United States switch from a quadrivalent to trivalent influenza vaccine for the next flu season.
- Is the Faith in Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Events Warranted?
March 6, 2024 — There’s a disconnect between the millions of people who take aspirin to ward off cardiovascular events and what the evidence shows.
- FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor
March 6, 2024 — The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults with or without diabetes who don't use insulin.
- Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
March 6, 2024 — Understand how hard, long, and often you need to work out to actually make exercise work for weight loss.
- Diet Drinks Linked to Heightened AFib Risk, Study Says
March 5, 2024 — People who drink 2 liters or more of artificially sweetened beverages per week raised their risk of the heart condition atrial fibrillation by 20%, compared to people who drank no artificially sweetened beverages, according to new research.
- 'Thunderstorm Asthma' Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
March 5, 2024 — Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. Here's what to know.
- First Nonprescription Birth Control Pill Ships to Retailers
March 4, 2024 — The first birth control pill authorized to be sold without a doctor’s prescription will soon be available to the public, according to the company that makes the drug.
- Xolair a New Weapon Against Food Allergies, but Questions Remain
March 4, 2024 — An old drug offers new tricks for people with multiple food allergies, but costs and access issues could limit its use.
- Companies Can Claim Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk, FDA Says
March 4, 2024 — Yogurt manufacturers can now claim that eating yogurt reduces a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, the Food and Drug Administration said in a letter of enforcement discretion.
- CDC Officially Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
March 1, 2024 — Previously, the CDC had urged people with COVID to stay home for at least five days. But the new instructions suggest staying home until at least 24 hours after a fever and symptoms have subsided.
- Mindful Eating Aims to Change Your Relationship With Food
March 1, 2024 — You may be familiar with the basic steps: Slow down, notice what you’re eating, and enjoy your food. But mindful eating can be more nuanced, and if done with intention over time, it can change your relationship with food and benefit your health, experts say.
- Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says
March 1, 2024 — The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related hospitalization in adults and 52% to 61% effective for children, according to estimates in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report issued Thursday.
- Stress May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome. Here's How to Overcome It
March 1, 2024 — Stress management can help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, as well as harmful disease outcomes if you already have the condition.
- Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Health Problems and Early Death
February 29, 2024 — According to the research study, there were direct associations between a higher intake of ultra-processed foods and a greater risk of dying early, deaths from heart disease, common mental disorder outcomes, overweight or obesity, and Type 2 diabetes.
- Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk
February 29, 2024 — You can’t avoid the toxic chemicals that are infused into everyday living. But you can lessen some exposure.
- Older People Should Get Another COVID Booster Before Summer
February 29, 2024 — People ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one, the CDC advised Wednesday.
- COVID Infection Tied to Drop in IQ
February 29, 2024 — COVID-19–related cognitive declines in severe cases were equal to a 9-point drop in IQ, new data show, with most loss of memory, reasoning, and executive function.
- All Marijuana Users Face Heart Health Risks, New Report Says
February 28, 2024 — Based on people’s self-reported experience of cardiovascular problems, the study revealed that any use of cannabis was linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, even if people had never used tobacco.
- Study: Counseling, Other Therapies Can Treat Menopause Symptoms
February 28, 2024 — Therapies such as group counseling, marital support and mindfulness can treat some symptoms of menopause like anxiety and poor mood, according to a new analysis.
- Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men?
February 28, 2024 — Weight training should be an essential part of anyone’s exercise regimen. But it’s especially important for women to incorporate weight training into their routines.
- Bariatric Surgery Beats Lifestyle Changes for Type 2 Diabetes
February 28, 2024 — New research shows that patients who had bariatric surgery were significantly more likely to have improved glycemic control, diabetes remission, reduced cholesterol levels, and maintain much of their weight loss for a dozen years, compared to the 96 people treated with medical management and lifestyle changes.
- New Recall Warning Issued for Eye Lubricants Sold at Walmart, CVS
February 27, 2024 — Four eye lubricant products, including some sold at Walmart and CVS, have been added to the growing list of potentially contaminated over-the-counter eye products made in India.
- Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?
February 27, 2024 — When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is artificial intelligence or a person actually answering? In some cases, it’s hard to tell.
- Health Benefits of Stretching You Probably Didn’t Know
February 27, 2024 — While experts debate the effectiveness of stretching, some research is uncovering surprising benefits, like strength gains, longevity, and cardiovascular health.
- Norovirus Rates Are Up, Especially in the Northeast
February 27, 2024 — Norovirus infection rates are up across the country, as they usually are at this time of year, with the biggest hit occurring in the Northeastern states.
- New Technology Emerges to Measure Microplastics in Human Tissue
February 26, 2024 — Researchers examining human placentas for evidence of microplastics found measurable amounts in every single one.
- Tree Nuts and Your Health: What to Know About the Super Snack
February 26, 2024 — As a snack, tree nuts pack a punch with added heart benefit.
- CDC: Flu Levels Stay High While COVID Declines
February 26, 2024 — Influenza levels remain elevated in the U.S., while COVID-19 levels keep declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last Friday in weekly updates.
- Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates
February 23, 2024 — The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining vaccination rates for children, medical experts say.
- CDC Could Cut COVID Isolation Time: What It Could Mean
February 23, 2024 — The agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the reality that many people struggle to forgo work or school for days at a time.
- Paxlovid Lowers Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Finds
February 22, 2024 — Almost 5,000 people in the study group received Paxlovid. The use of Paxlovid was the best indicator of avoiding hospitalization, with three of those people being hospitalized.
- Brain Dysfunction May Be at Root of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
February 22, 2024 — A multimillion-dollar government study has revealed several key understandings about ME/CFS.
- Beyond the Shots: Focusing on Gut Health Can Aid Weight Loss
February 22, 2024 — It might not produce results as dramatic as regular injections, but you can get everything you need in a grocery store, for far less money -- and this approach has the potential to improve your health in numerous ways.
- FDA: Avoid Smartwatches That Claim to Measure Glucose Levels
February 22, 2024 — Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin aren’t approved by the FDA and may be inaccurate.
- Elaborate Skin Care Routines Can Cause Teens More Harm Than Good
February 21, 2024 — Experts say skin care is important, but teens are using too many products.
- Vaccinated People Have Up to 58% Lower Risk of Long COVID
February 21, 2024 — People vaccinated against COVID-19 were significantly less likely to have long COVID during the first few years of the pandemic, a new study from Michigan shows.
- For Many, Stigma of Hearing Loss Brings Trouble; Here's What May Help
February 21, 2024 — Experts say that resistance to treatment is deeply rooted in stigma. We’re more likely to ignore hearing loss because of its connection with old age and the clunky hearing aids we remember our grandparents wearing in our youth.
- U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Higher Than Official Record, Study Says
February 21, 2024 — The number of deaths from COVID-19 is at least 16% higher than official records show, according to a new study.
- Excess Vitamin B3 Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
February 20, 2024 — Taking a B vitamin supplement that contains niacin could put people at an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study in the journal Nature Medicine.
- Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives, If You Use Them
February 20, 2024 — All airports in the U.S. – and other public places where large groups tend to gather – are required by law to have AEDs. They are often red and kept in a white metal box attached to a wall.
- Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men
February 20, 2024 — Women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball or just taking a brisk walk derive more lifesaving benefits from the exercise than men, according to a large new study