Medications - Page 53

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.

March 28, 2023

Pregnant women in New Jersey ate poppy seeds, then tested positive for opioid drug use: 'Extremely stressful'

After two pregnant women in New Jersey ate bagels with poppy seeds, their hospitals administered drug tests that found them to be positive for opioids — leading to investigations.

March 26, 2023

Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research

New research is troubling: Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by doctors, yet this does not help those patients' survival rates.