Medications - Page 52

January 28, 2023

Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: 'Alarming' data

A study released in January from the CDC has found that some 20% of Americans may be taking medication to fall or stay asleep. One health professional finds this data "alarming."

January 26, 2023

Biden growls at the high costs of insulin for people not on Medicare

President Biden became angered at the high cost of insulin, suggesting parents oftentimes have to choose between purchasing the drug over necessities for children.

January 26, 2023

European Union drug regulator determines antibiotic shortage not a ‘major event’

A European Union drug regulator said the shortage of antibiotics is not considered a “major event.” Manufactures expect supplies of amoxicillin to increase in the near future.

January 25, 2023

MSNBC anchor lectures viewers on the importance of getting a fourth COVID shot: 'Here's the deal, moron'

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough of Morning Joe hammered skeptics of the coronavirus vaccine, particularly those who mock him for getting a fourth dose.

January 23, 2023

WHO demands action following cough syrup deaths

The World Health Organization is calling for "immediate and concerted action" against medicine contamination following an outbreak of child deaths in the previous year.

January 18, 2023

NH ex-child care facility worker sentenced to at least 4 years for stealing medications prescribed to children

A former employee at a New Hampshire child care facility stole medications from residents. The man was sentenced to at least four years in prison for his actions.

January 6, 2023

FDA accelerates approval for Alzheimer’s drug

U.S. health officials approved an Alzheimer's drug that could slow cognitive decline in some cases but comes with risks.

January 6, 2023

COVID hospitalizations, deaths could rise in coming weeks, according to the CDC

New CDC data and ensemble forecasts suggest COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths could be on the rise in the next few weeks; meanwhile, the new XBB subvariants are considered more "immuno-evasive."

January 4, 2023

Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it

An injection drug known as tirzepatide, already approved by the FDA for treating Type 2 diabetes, is likely to gain approval for weight loss treatment this year. Here's what to know.

December 21, 2022

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.