October 25, 2015 Anti-addiction groups call for FDA commissioner to step down Anti-addiction activists are calling for the Food and Drug Administration's top official to step down, saying the agency's policies have contributed to a national epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse.
October 25, 2015 Caitlyn Jenner’s transition: 3 health effects of hormone therapy you probably didn’t know Caitlyn Jenner has gotten tremendous media attention for her recent dramatic transformation from male to female.
October 25, 2015 VA still prescribing tranquilizers to veterans with PTSD, despite warnings Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are still being prescribed tranquilizers – such as Valium and Xanax – by doctors from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This practice, however, is in direct contrast to VA guidelines, which advise against tranquilizer use for this purpose
October 25, 2015 Anti-diabetic drug offers promise for preventing drug-resistant TB A drug used to treat diabetes can help boost the efficacy of tuberculosis (TB) medication without inducing drug resistance, scientists in Singapore have discovered.
October 25, 2015 Ibuprofen may ease arthritis patients' depression For people with a painful cartilage condition, common pain relievers may have small benefits for depression symptoms as well, a new study hints.
October 25, 2015 Gene analysis fails to help predict best warfarin dose Gene analysis failed in a U.S. clinical trial to help doctors select better doses of warfarin, the widely used blood-thinner, which can cause dangerous bleeding if doses are too high and fail to protect against blood clots and strokes if doses are too low.
October 25, 2015 FDA issues warning on drugs containing acetaminophen FDA issues warning on drugs containing acetaminophen
October 25, 2015 FDA to evaluate homeopathy regulatory framework The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would hold a public hearing seeking information and comment on the use of products labeled 'homeopathic', as well as the agency's regulatory framework for such products.
October 25, 2015 Why Viagra, caffeine are saving preemies’ lives Caffeine and Viagra are typically used to treat adult medical conditions, but they may be life-saving for preemie babies.
