Medications - Page 53

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.

December 21, 2022

China's 'chokehold' on US supply line could worsen medication shortages by 'leaps and bounds': Dr. Siegel

Dr. Marc Siegel stressed the urgency behind medication shortages in the U.S. as Chinese citizens increase demand for acetaminophen, ibuprofen and more.

December 16, 2022

Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages

Children's Tylenol has been hard to find in some parts of the U.S., leading to questions by some parents about whether they can give their kids portions of an adult dose. Experts weigh in.

December 14, 2022

LGBT advocate claims in House hearing ‘detransitioning’ is not ‘a real thing’

An LGBT advocate claimed during Wednesday's House Oversight Committee hearing that people "detransitioning" from being transgender is not "a real thing."

December 12, 2022

Like Celine Dion, Pennsylvania man is fighting Stiff Person Syndrome 'with everything I have’

Celine Dion recently announced she has SPS, or Stiff Person Syndrome. A Pennsylvania resident told Fox News Digital that he, too, suffers from the rare disease — and revealed details.

December 9, 2022

Ozempic diabetes drug faces shortage after endorsements by celebs

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the diabetes drug Ozempic is facing a shortage following "incredible demand" as well as the impact of global supply constraints.

December 6, 2022

Fauci doesn't remember that study he based hydroxychloroquine COVID treatment claims on was retracted

Anthony Fauci couldn't recall the studies that said hydroxychloroquine is an ineffective COVID-19 treatment or that a major medical journal retracted its study on the subject.

November 3, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces agreement with CVS over opioid settlement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $237 million in a agreement with CVS Pharmacy for its role in contributing to the nationwide opioid epidemic.