FDA declines to approve nasal spray alternative to EpiPenIn a surprise to its makers, a nasal spray intended to be an alternative to the EpiPen was sent back by the FDA, the company announced.
Decongestant pills like Dayquil and Sudafed don't work, FDA panel saysAdvisers to the Food and Drug Administration concluded the main ingredient in most over-the-counter nasal decongestant pills doesn't actually work.
Marijuana laws could change as DEA considers reclassificationThe federal government classified cannabis as a Schedule I drug in 1970. But how much of an impact would proposed changes have on laws?
Overdose-reversal drug Narcan to hit store shelves next weekThe nasal spray is expected to be sold for around $50 for a box of two doses.
Medicare recipients pleased with push for lower drug pricesThe Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that could have their prices negotiated lower.
Medicare can now negotiate prices on these drugs to help seniors saveTen drugs are slated to have their prices slashed for Medicare recipients, but the drug industry is objecting to the new law.
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Don't kiss turtles, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreaks in 11 statesSymptoms of salmonella poisoning typically include diarrhea and fever, but the bacteria can be deadly.
FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to protect newbornsRSV is a coldlike nuisance for most healthy people but it can be life-threatening for the very young.
Weight-loss drugs are a lot more expensive in US than other countriesA one-month supply of Ozempic or Rybelsus costs Americans about $936. Why are the drugs far less expensive in other countries?
Do blue-light-blocking glasses work? This study suggests noBlue-light-blocking glasses claim to reduce eye strain from devices, but scientists say there are better ways to reduce the strain on eyes.
3 in 10 adults say someone in family addicted to opioids, study findsNew data indicates America's growing problem with opioid addiction is impacting rural communities more than urban ones.
Two lots of Tydemy birth control pills under recallThe FDA is warning consumers that the two recalled lots may have reduced effectiveness and could increase the risk of unexpected pregnancy.
Family of Henrietta Lacks reaches settlement in lawsuit over her cellsCells taken from the Black woman's tumor before she died became the first human cells to be successfully cloned, revolutionizing science and medicine.
Nationwide cancer drug shortage may be putting some patients at riskEvery woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. is given two specific drugs during treatment, but the shortages are leaving some without help.
With Alzheimer's drug advancements come concerns about accessThere was no approved Alzheimer's treatment for Sylvia Waller's late father, but she says the FDA approval of Leqembi offers hope to others.
Drug shows promise in slowing effects of Alzheimer's diseaseDonanemab slowed cognitive decline by about 35% in a phase 3 clinical trial, according to a report released Monday.
FDA approves drug to prevent RSV for young childrenFor the first time, U.S. regulators approve a drug to prevent young children from getting RSV.
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FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pillWomen will soon be able to access birth control pills without a prescription.
CDC panel recommends adults 65 and older get RSV vaccineThe CDC reports that upwards of 120,000 adults 65 and older are hospitalized every year due to RSV.
Could popular weight loss drugs treat addiction?New evidence suggests drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic could help fight addictions to things like alcohol or cigarettes.
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Pfizer warns of penicillin shortagePfizer said the shortage of injectable penicillin products is due to a variety of factors including an increase in syphilis infection rates.
43 prescription drugs may soon cost less for some Medicare recipientsAs part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Part B recipients may pay less for some drugs in the coming months.
FDA says over a dozen cancer treatment drugs are under shortageSome hospitals are having to ration supplies and delay patient treatment schedules.
CDC reports fewer babies were born in 2022, among other new trendsNew CDC data shows record low birthrates for teens and young women, and a record high birthrate for women between 35 and 44 years old.
FDA warns about compounded versions of popular weight loss drugsFederal health officials say some medications being sold may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved semaglutide products.
Sackler family protected from opioid lawsuits in $6 billion settlementUnder the settlement, the Sacklers would give up OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, which would become a new company known as Knoa.
FDA approves new drug to reverse opioid overdoseOpvee is approved for use on patients 12 years and older.
FDA approves new type of drug to treat menopausal hot flashesThe FDA has approved a once-a-day pill that neurologically targets the body's temperature control center, which can calm menopausal hot flashes.
Could a patch alleviate toddlers' peanut allergies?A Phase 3 trial is showing some promise that children as young as age 1 can be treated for peanut allergies.
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FDA changes blood donor rules for gay and heterosexual donorsThe new policy allows men who are in a monogamous sexual relationship with a man to donate blood.
Teledoctors can continue prescribing controlled substances, for nowPrior to the pandemic, only a handful of medicines could be prescribed virtually. The DEA is now trying to develop long-term rules.
FDA raises concerns about over-the-counter birth control pillU.S. regulators will vote this week on whether the contraceptive Opill should be made widely available without a prescription.
In Real Life: InjectedScripps News Investigates: Paramedic questions drug many say is 'safe' after his patient died.
Robot-assisted surgery is revolutionizing heart proceduresRobot-assisted heart procedures are reducing recovery time and complications for patients who need the delicate surgeries.
