Medications - Page 60

Post-COVID, many parents are giving kids fever-reducing medicine when it's not necessary: study

February 21, 2023

Post-COVID, many parents are giving kids fever-reducing medicine when it's not necessary: study

A new study from Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan found that one in three parents are giving their kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not really needed.

Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion drugs

February 10, 2023

Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion drugs

A Texas lawsuit with a looming deadline may pose a threat to the nationwide availability of mifepristone, an abortion-inducing medication.

First drug proven to slow Alzheimer's won't be available to most patients for several months

February 6, 2023

First drug proven to slow Alzheimer's won't be available to most patients for several months

Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s, has been approved by the FDA, but most U.S. patients will not be able to receive treatment for months.

Former trans kid shares agony of side effects from 'mutilating' medical transition: 'I've gotten no help'

February 3, 2023

Former trans kid shares agony of side effects from 'mutilating' medical transition: 'I've gotten no help'

Chloe Cole, an 18-year-old detransitioner, speaks out about the harmful effects of the medical intervention when she was a minor diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

Indonesia local trader forged ingredient label that may have led to cough syrup deaths of 200 kids

January 30, 2023

Indonesia local trader forged ingredient label that may have led to cough syrup deaths of 200 kids

Industrial-grade chemicals were sold as pharmaceutical-grade by a local trader in Indonesia. The ingredients found in cough syrups may have led to the deaths of 200 kids.

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

January 29, 2023

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

WHO released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.