Medications - Page 26

December 18, 2024

Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: 'Not effective'

Thousands of boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu have been recalled for quality control issues. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky addresses potential health ramifications.

December 17, 2024

Breast cancer patient given 24 months to live has ‘miraculous’ recovery, says God led her to cure

Less than three years ago, Tina Willits, now 53, thought she had just two years to live. Today, she is cancer-free — and she wants the world to know about the treatment that saved her.

December 7, 2024

The 6 most common headache types — and when to see a doctor

There are more than 150 different types of headaches, ranging from a mild annoyance to a debilitating experience. Here's how to know when to seek medical attention.

December 4, 2024

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

November 30, 2024

Medical devices could become safer with this new breakthrough, experts say

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a "groundbreaking coating" that could make blood-contacting devices safer. Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu discusses the benefits.

November 29, 2024

Can't stop thinking about your next meal? It's called food noise, here's what to do

"Food noise" is the internal chatter between the brain and stomach, a weight loss doctor said. The noise is necessary for survival — but for some people, it can be hard to tune out.

November 27, 2024

Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here’s how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite

For people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 medications, Thanksgiving may look a little different. Experts give tips on how to handle challenges and enjoy the holiday.

November 22, 2024

Clonazepam, popular anxiety-reducing drug, recalled nationwide for ‘possibly life-threatening’ error

The anxiety-reducing drug, Clonazepam, has been recalled after a potentially "life-threatening" label mix-up, the FDA said in the recall.

November 21, 2024

'I'm a pharmacist, and I wouldn't take these 3 vitamin supplements'

A pharmacist on TikTok called out three different supplements that she claims are not effective in terms of improving health. "I think you’re going to be surprised at most of these," she says.

November 17, 2024

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.