Medications - Page 55

August 17, 2022

Surgeon exposes airline medical kit deficiencies after assisting with flight emergency

Dr. Andrea Merrill, a Boston-based surgical oncologist, recently helped out with an in-flight health emergency — and called attention to some issues around the medical supplies that were available.

August 16, 2022

Check your medicine cabinet! How to find recalled drugs

Drug recalls can be unexpected but are necessary to pay attention to. Here's how to check your medications the medicine isn't expired and is still effective.

August 10, 2022

Minnesota pharmacist who denied emergency contraception wins case: 'We should be able to live out our beliefs'

Minnesota pharmacist George Badeaux and his attorney Charles Shreffler joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss their victory in a contraceptive case.

July 27, 2022

Association of American Medical Colleges slammed for pushing critical race theory on students

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recently released standards that force students to study and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion curricula.

July 19, 2022

What to do if you get an allergic reaction: symptoms, causes, and prevention

Allergic reactions can have severe and sometimes lasting damage on individuals prone to symptoms from ordinary, everyday foods or drugs.

July 1, 2022

What is pancreatitis: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas is inflamed by digestive fluids, causing severe pain in the upper abdominal.

June 28, 2022

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating Walmart over its opioid sales

Walmart is being investigated in Texas over its opioid sales and whether it improperly filled prescriptions and failed to report orders

June 25, 2022

What is mifepristone? Abortion medication in focus after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision

Mifepristone pills are used with misoprostol to end an early pregnancy. The drug blocks a hormone called progesterone, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

June 15, 2022

Dr. Makary questions data being used by FDA to authorize COVID vaccines for young kids

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary argues public health officials are not relying on "great numbers" to authorize COVID vaccinations for children under age five.

June 14, 2022

Drug to treat alopecia approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced that it had approved Olumiant for adult patients who are impacted by severe alopecia areata, which causes hair loss.