Medications - Page 39

December 8, 2023

One family donates four kidneys to save a New York man’s life: ‘Defied all odds’

Mark Fenrich, 34, has received four kidney transplants from four different members of his family. Fox News Digital spoke to Fenrich and one of his surgeons, Dr. John Bynon, about his journey.

December 8, 2023

Why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what you can do about it

Doctors detail why so many people experience more aches and pains during the colder weather — and how to stay healthy and ward off discomfort by taking smart health steps.

December 1, 2023

Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’

As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.

November 27, 2023

For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescription or are over-the-counter meds good enough?

There are many options to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference.

November 24, 2023

Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds

The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came from a large clinical trialled by Virginia Commonwealth University.

November 20, 2023

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 8 approved a new oral medicine called Fruzaqla (fruquintinib) for the treatment of patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer.

November 19, 2023

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments'

Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.

November 14, 2023

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.

November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

November 9, 2023

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.