Drugs and Medications News
- Climbing Back: One Woman's Triumph After Near-Fatal Injury
January 26, 2023 — After a near-fatal accident left Melissa Strong's fingers a mangled, charred mess, the climber was told her days on the rock were over. Her story is a testament to determination in the face of grievous injury, and the importance of physical activity and mindset in any recovery.
- FDA Asks Manufacturers to Reduce Lead In Baby Foods
January 25, 2023 — The FDA is asking baby food manufacturers to reduce the amount of lead in products by 25%.
- Ants May Be Able to Detect Cancer, New Experiments Show
January 25, 2023 — New research points to the possibility that ants will someday help diagnose cancer in human beings.
- Newly Discovered Genetic Disease Is More Common Than Expected
January 25, 2023 — VEXAS syndrome, which causes multiple symptoms, may affect tens of thousands of U.S. men
- Belly Bulge Linked to Being Frail Later in Life: Study
January 24, 2023 — Managing belly bulge earlier in life could help prevent becoming medically frail, which is a major health risk for the elderly, according to a new study from Norway.
- Flu, Other Common Viruses Linked to Brain Disease: Study
January 24, 2023 — People hospitalized with viral infections like the flu are more likely to have disorders that degrade the nervous system, like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, later in life, a new analysis shows
- The FDA Wants an Annual COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know
January 24, 2023 — A national advisory committee is expected to vote Thursday on whether Americans should pivot to an annual COVID-19 shot (like a flu shot) vs. periodic booster shots. WebMD asks health experts your most pressing questions about a possible switch to a yearly shot.
- Women Underestimate Link Between Breast Density and Cancer Risk
January 24, 2023 — Dense breast tissue is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer – up to four times higher -- but in a recent study most women didn’t see it as a significant risk compared with other factors.
- Healing and Rebuilding Your Life After a Spouse's Suicide
January 24, 2023 — Losing a loved one to suicide is a loss like no other. Unlike other causes of death (like illnesses or accidents), which happen to the person, suicide is an act performed by the person who has chosen death, leaving bereaved survivors with guilt and haunting questions.
- 'Tripledemic' Cases Decline in U.S. Hospitals
January 23, 2023 — A 'tripledemic' surge of COVID, flu, and RSV cases peaked before the New Year and is now in decline, according to data released by the CDC.
- Video Game Addiction: Noticing Warning Signs, Getting Help
January 23, 2023 — The majority of youngsters who play video games do so as a form of entertainment, but about 5% to 6% of video game users do so to the point where it interferes with their lives.
- FDA Wants Annual COVID Boosters, Just Like Annual Flu Shots
January 23, 2023 — – U.S. health officials want to simplify the recommended COVID-19 vaccine protocol, making it more like the process for annual flu shots with a single annual shot.
- Opioid Prescriptions From ER Visits Continue To Decline, CDC Says
January 23, 2023 — Significantly fewer patients are being prescribed opioids when being discharged from hospital emergency departments, according to new analysis from the CDC.
- New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Sees Surge in Calls
January 23, 2023 — A national suicide and crisis hotline has been serving many more people since the call-in number switched to 988 last summer.
- Baby Formula Manufacturer Faces Criminal Investigation
January 22, 2023 — The company at the center of last year’s baby formula recall, Abbott Laboratories, is under federal criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Navajo Nation Ends COVID Mask Mandate After Almost 3 Years
January 21, 2023 — The Navajo Nation ended its COVID-19 mask mandate on Friday, almost three years after it was instituted.
- 3D-Printed Tumor Models Could Advance New Cancer Therapies
January 20, 2023 — The emerging technology of 3D bioprinting could help scientists discover new therapies, and doctors more accurately predict the best treatment for each patient.
- Lessons From a Two-Time Heart Attack Survivor
January 20, 2023 — Channing Muller had her first attack when she was 26 years old. A vegetarian for a decade and a recreational runner, this shocked both her and her doctors.
- USDA Strengthens Rules to Reduce 'Organic Fraud'
January 20, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended its rules to increase oversight and enforcement of the production and sale of organic products in an effort to reduce “organic fraud.”
- First COVID Case in U.S. Diagnosed 3 Years Ago
January 20, 2023 — Friday marks the third anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 diagnosed in the U.S.
- Medical Gaslighting: When the Doctor Dismisses Your Concerns
January 20, 2023 — Having one’s symptoms dismissed by a health care professional is sometimes called “medical gaslighting." Here's what to know about it.
- Hospitals Continue to Defy Federal Requirement to Publish Prices
January 20, 2023 — Most hospitals are not fully complying with a 2021 requirement to publish prices, a new analysis shows. The requirement was intended to increase transparency of health care costs and make it possible to shop around for the best prices of medical care.
- Experts Still Don't Agree About How Much Water We Need Daily
January 19, 2023 — While researchers dig deeper into how much water we should have, people should take cues from their bodies.
- New Smell Tech Could Make VR Therapies More Powerful
January 19, 2023 — Medical research on the benefits of smell in virtual reality may start to move faster, thanks to breakthroughs in the entertainment industry.
- Highly Anticipated HIV Vaccine Fails in Large Trial
January 19, 2023 — The only HIV vaccine nearing the completion of testing trials is not effective at preventing HIV, officials announced Wednesday.
- People With Cancer Should Be Wary of Taking Dietary Supplements
January 19, 2023 — Taking dietary supplements alongside cancer therapies can reduce the effects of treatment. Here's how patients and doctors can talk about supplements and their potential risks.
- Ultraviolet Nail Polish Dryers Could Pose Health Risk
January 19, 2023 — Using ultraviolet light to dry gel fingernail polish could contribute to cancer risk, a study by the University of California San Diego has found.
- Combo of Previous COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination Gives Best Protection
January 19, 2023 — People who have been infected with COVID-19 and vaccinated against it are more likely to avoid serious illness than those who were only previously infected, a new study says.
- Can ‘Radical Rest’ Help With Long COVID Symptoms?
January 18, 2023 — There’s growing evidence that overexertion and not getting enough rest in that acute phase of COVID-19 infection can worsen longer-term symptoms.
- Most Men Who Apply to Donate Sperm Don't Complete Process
January 18, 2023 — Only about 4% of men who signed up to be sperm donors in the United States or Denmark completed the process and had their sperm frozen for use in medically assisted reproduction, new research reveals.
- Drugs Advertised on TV Aren't Better Than Existing Options: Study
January 18, 2023 — Most drugs advertised on television don't work better than existing alternatives, a new analysis shows. And manufacturers spend more on advertising for those less beneficial drugs, compared to ones that work better.
- Mocktails Might Trigger Drinking for People Trying to Give It Up
January 18, 2023 — Drinking “mocktails” and other non-alcoholic beverages might be a trigger for people who have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and can’t stop or control their alcohol use, experts say.
- Social Isolation Increases Risk of Dementia for Older People, Study Says
January 18, 2023 — Older people who are socially isolated face a 27% higher risk of developing dementia, a new Johns Hopkins study says.
- Moderna Says RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Is 84% Effective
January 18, 2023 — Moderna announced that its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for older adults was 84% effective at preventing at least two symptoms of the illness and 82% effective at preventing at least three symptoms.
- What FDA Input Means for Risks and Benefits of LASIK
January 17, 2023 — While patients who have had post-surgery problems amplify the FDA’s warnings, doctors say it remains a relatively safe and very effective procedure.
- Is It Time for Yet Another COVID Booster? It's Complicated
January 17, 2023 — As more research arrives on the bivalent vaccine, an FDA expert panel prepares to discuss future plans.
- COVID Death Toll Declined in 2022: Report
January 17, 2023 — In one of the first looks at how 2022 COVID-19 data compares to prior pandemic years, the virus appears to have been much less deadly.
- COVID Dramatically Increases Death Risk During Pregnancy: Study
January 17, 2023 — Women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy are seven times more likely to die during childbirth or during the pregnancy than uninfected pregnant women, a new study shows.
- Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’ PFOs Found in Freshwater Fish Across U.S.
January 17, 2023 — Freshwater fish caught in the nation’s rivers and the Great Lakes had dangerous levels of a toxic additive -- PFOs -- that has leached into the nation’s drinking water, a new study says.
- Veterans Get Expanded Suicide Crisis Care Coverage Starting Tuesday
January 15, 2023 — Veterans in suicidal crisis can get free emergency health care at any facility, including private, non-Veterans Administration sites, even if they are not enrolled in the VA system.
- Possible Bivalent Vaccine Link to Strokes in People Over 65
January 14, 2023 — The CDC and the FDA report that a vaccine database found a possible link between the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 vaccine and ischemic strokes in people over 65 who got the shot.
- Manicure Gone Wrong Leads to Cancer Diagnosis
January 14, 2023 — A California woman developed skin cancer after getting a cut during a manicure. She found out her cancer was caused by HPV.
- Fast-Food Fans May Face Liver Damage
January 13, 2023 — A study found that eating at least one-fifth of total daily calories from fast food can increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition.
- Add This to the List of Long COVID Symptoms: Stigma
January 13, 2023 — Most people with long COVID find they’re facing stigma due to their condition, according to a new report from researchers in the United Kingdom. In short: Relatives and friends may not believe they’re truly sick.
- New Guidelines for Kids With Obesity: What Parents Should Know
January 13, 2023 — If you only saw the headlines, you might think that when a youngster is a few pounds overweight, their pediatrician will prescribe a weight loss drug or bariatric surgery. The reality is much less alarming. The guidelines take a deep dive into evidence-based treatments at various levels.
- Pandemic May Strain Medical System for Winters to Come
January 13, 2023 — The coronavirus is not going away soon, and that could lead to more dangerous winter surges of respiratory illnesses that will strain the U.S. medical system for years to come, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha says.
- COVID Leading Cause of Death Among Law Enforcement for Third Year
January 12, 2023 — COVID-19 remained the top-ranked cause of death among law enforcement officers last year.
- 'Disturbing' Rate of Adverse Events During Hospital Stays: Report
January 12, 2023 — Nearly 1 in 4 people admitted to the hospital experience an adverse event during their stay, and the events were less likely to happen at smaller hospitals compared to large ones, a new study shows.
- Fewer Kids Being Vaccinated Against Measles, CDC Says
January 12, 2023 — For the second straight year, the percentage of schoolchildren immunized against measles fell below a critical rate necessary to prevent the virus from spreading in the community, federal health officials say.
- Why Doesn't the U.S. Have at-Home Tests for the Flu?
January 11, 2023 — Americans are now accustomed to buying at-home COVID-19 test kits, swabbing, waiting, and interpreting the results themselves. But what about at-home tests for the flu?