Medications - Page 48

April 11, 2023

Overturning Roe vs. Wade was huge, but this abortion case is the biggest yet

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas recently halted FDA approval of the abortion pill.

April 7, 2023

Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds

People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and existing allergy medications could help slow the progression, a study found.

April 6, 2023

COVID vaccine nasal spray shows strong immune response in study: 'Could be a game changer'

A new study has shown promising results for a nasal COVID-19 vaccine in Germany, showing a strong immune response to the coronavirus in hamsters. The study was published in Nature Microbiology.

April 5, 2023

ADHD numbers climbing dramatically in the U.S., especially among women, says new study

The number of people diagnosed with ADHD is climbing steadily, especially among women. The share of diagnosed females between 23 and 49 nearly doubled from 2020 to 2022.

April 3, 2023

Weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy: What to know before you stop taking them

While semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy are effective for weight loss, some people may want to stop taking them — here's what they should know before quitting.

April 2, 2023

'Sweetheart' drug deals with China are a clear and present danger to America: Sen. Hawley

China's control over the global drug supply chain poses a national security threat as drug shortages continued to rise domestically, Sen. Josh Hawley says.

March 30, 2023

WHO considers adding obesity drugs on its ‘essential medicines’ list

WHO is considering adding drugs to combat obesity to its “essential medicines list," which could pave way for governments to recommend the products to lower income countries.

March 30, 2023

COVID vaccine fatigue: Study explores why many are refusing booster shots

A recent study found that respondents’ “readiness to get vaccinated" was relatively low, suggesting that many people have entered a state of "COVID vaccine fatigue."

March 30, 2023

The looming threat of China's chokehold on our meds

China has a chokehold on our medication supply chain.

March 29, 2023

COVID vaccines are not needed for healthy kids and teens, says World Health Organization

Healthy kids and teens likely don’t need COVID-19 vaccinations, says updated guidance on the World Health Organization's (WHO) website. Healthy adults under 60 need the vaccine series and a booster.