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September 13, 2023

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

The FDA is deliberating on removing the "generally recognized as safe and effective" designation for a common ingredient, phenylephrine, in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants. Here's why.

September 12, 2023

FDA panel rules top nasal decongestants don't work

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat weighs in after an FDA panel ruled popular over-the-counter decongestants are 'ineffective.'

September 9, 2023

COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines are all available this fall: See what some doctors recommend and why

There is significant concern about a "tripledemic" this fall and winter, with COVID, flu and RSV cases all potentially rising at the same time. Here's what some doctors recommend on vaccines.

August 31, 2023

Son of Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga dies after suffering severe asthma attack: reports

Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga's son Julius died this week after suffering a severe asthma attack last week, according to reports. He was 17.

August 29, 2023

Yet another COVID vaccine? As Biden calls for new funding, health experts sound off: ‘A slippery slope'

Following President Biden’s Friday remarks that he plans to request funding for a new COVID vaccine amid rising cases, doctors sound off on whether another version is needed.

August 26, 2023

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.

August 23, 2023

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.

August 22, 2023

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.

August 11, 2023

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

August 9, 2023

Riley Keough eating peanuts before kissing scene with Andrew Garfield forced movie set shutdown

Riley Keough says she didn't know about Andrew Garfield's peanut allergy when she ate a peanut granola bar before they were supposed to film a kissing scene together.