July 2, 2021 First migraine drug to both block, tackle headaches ‘shifts paradigm’ of treatment Most of Lilly Rockwell’s earliest memories from childhood are plagued with severe headaches to the point of vomiting. Her migraine disease worsened into adulthood as she worried over the impact on her career as a real estate agent, and quality time with family and friends.
March 25, 2021 FDA panel rejects Pfizer’s arthritis drug as too risky U.S. health advisers sharply criticized an experimental arthritis drug Thursday, saying that it was too risky, even with limits on its use.
March 24, 2021 FDA warns on unapproved CBD products marketed for pain relief The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to two companies selling over-the-counter products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) without receiving the agency’s approval to do so.
February 4, 2021 FDA warns Pfizer's arthritis, colitis drug raises risk of heart issues and cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned that early results from a safety trial on Pfizer’s arthritis and colitis drug, tofacitinib, revealed an increased risk of heart issues and cancer when compared to another medicine.
December 24, 2020 Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
October 8, 2020 The novel coronavirus may inadvertently function as a pain reliever, study suggests The virus that causes COVID-19 acts as a pain reliever, suggests the findings of a new study that could offer “one possible explanation for the unrelenting spread” of the disease, researchers said.
October 8, 2020 Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says In the clinical trial patients are given a combination of baricitinib and remdesivir.
October 5, 2020 Woman’s headache caused by tapeworm larvae in brain: case report Just in time for Halloween, a new case report detailed the harrowing reason for an Australian woman’s persistent headache: tapeworm larvae.
September 17, 2020 Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says Face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic have created a shift in demands in plastic surgery practices, one plastic surgeon said.
September 15, 2020 Turmeric may help osteoarthritis knee pain, study says Turmeric may help reduce pain in arthritic knees, according to a new study from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
