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14 Aug
Implant Automatically Releases Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Implant Automatically Releases Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

A new implant could help prevent overdose deaths by automatically administering the OD-reversing drug naloxone, a new study shows.

The implant, about the size of a stick of gum, is placed under the skin, where it monitors vital signs like heart rate and breathing, resear...

27 Jul
Summer's Heat Can Damage Your Medicines: Keep Them Safe

Summer's Heat Can Damage Your Medicines: Keep Them Safe

As scorching temperatures continue to plague the United States this summer, millions of Americans are at risk for dehydration and heat-linked illness.

But what about their medications? Can rising temperatures render those useless and leave patients vulnerable?

Yes...

12 Jul
Fake Botox Shots Land 13 Women in Hospital

Fake Botox Shots Land 13 Women in Hospital

Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns.

In the report, pu...

10 Jun
People Sickened in 4 States After Eating Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars

People Sickened in 4 States After Eating Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans to avoid Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, after numerous people have been made sick after consuming them.

Eight severe illnesses related to the edibles have been reported as of Friday in Arizona ...

16 Apr
Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings

Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings

In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid supplements.

Companies have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child...

16 Apr
CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States

CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States

Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.

In its alert, the U.S. Centers for Diseas...

08 Apr
Many Cancer Drugs Still Unproven 5 Years After Accelerated Approval

Many Cancer Drugs Still Unproven 5 Years After Accelerated Approval

New research questions the effectiveness of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's accelerated drug approval program after finding that many cancer drugs remain unproven five years later.

The study, published Sunday in the

07 Mar
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report

Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report

Some acne treatments may may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the zit-fighting ingredient benzoyl peroxide.

According to the new 

27 Feb
Cyberattack Stalls Prescription Dispensing at UnitedHealth

Cyberattack Stalls Prescription Dispensing at UnitedHealth

For nearly a week, prescription drug orders have been disrupted at thousands of pharmacies as the largest health insurer in the United States tries to fully restore services following a cyberattack.

The security breach was first detected last Wednesday at Change Healthc...

19 Feb
Seniors, FDA Has 5 Medication Tips to Keep You Safe

Seniors, FDA Has 5 Medication Tips to Keep You Safe

When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

That's because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, ...

12 Feb
Novo Nordisk Settles Lawsuits Over Copycat Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk Settles Lawsuits Over Copycat Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk has settled lawsuits against two Florida businesses that claimed to sell copycat versions of its popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.

The Danish drugmaker announced the settlements Friday, according to NBC News

The move capped ...

30 Jan
ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup

ADHD Drug Zenzedi Recalled Over Pill Mixup

The maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.

The recall

24 Jan
FDA Warns of Rare Secondary Cancer Risk With CAR-T Therapies

FDA Warns of Rare Secondary Cancer Risk With CAR-T Therapies

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told drugmakers to add a boxed warning to a type of cancer treatment called CAR-T therapy, saying the treatment itself may sometimes cause a secondary cancer.

Still, FDA spokesperson <...

15 Jan
FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug

FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug

Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conclude in newly released documents that marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions and it should be reclassified as a less dangerous drug.

Not only that, the review found ther...

12 Jan
FDA Finds No Link to Suicide With Drugs Like Wegovy, Ozempic

FDA Finds No Link to Suicide With Drugs Like Wegovy, Ozempic

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which have become a wildly popular way to lose weight or battle diabetes, show no link to suicidal thoughts or actions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

"Our preliminary evaluation has not found evidence that use of thes...

05 Jan
Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA

Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA

Tejocote weight-loss supplements sold through online through Amazon or Etsy could contain a highly toxic substance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning.

FDA tests revealed that capsules labeled as tejocote instead contained yellow oleander, a poisonous plant...

23 Oct
Georgia To Be First State to Let Pharmacies Sell Low-Dose Cannabis

Georgia To Be First State to Let Pharmacies Sell Low-Dose Cannabis

Four years after the state of Georgia approved the distribution of low-dose THC, medical marijuana may be sold at local pharmacies.

That will make Georgia the first U.S. state where pharmacies sell medical cannabis, CNN reported.

By year's end, patients wh...

20 Sep
Diabetes Drug Maker Sues Over Compounded Versions of Mounjaro

Diabetes Drug Maker Sues Over Compounded Versions of Mounjaro

Another diabetes drug maker is taking legal action against businesses in several states, alleging that they're "fraudulently claiming"that their compounded products are the same as its medication.

This time, it's Eli Lilly suing certain medical spas, wellness centers and...

11 Aug
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Oxycontin Maker's Bankruptcy Deal

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Oxycontin Maker's Bankruptcy Deal

A bankruptcy deal that would have shielded the family behind the company that makes Oxycontin from civil lawsuits was temporarily blocked by the U.S. Supreme Cou...

09 Aug
After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies

After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies

Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum for irregular pill sales.

Last spring, the United States

11 Jul
Risk of Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Being Investigated by European Regulators

Risk of Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Being Investigated by European Regulators

The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm.

Three case reports from Iceland spurred the agency's safety committee to conduct a medication re...

23 May
FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses

FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a second nasal spray for reversing an opioid overdose.

To be sold as Opvee, the spray contains the medication nalmefene hydrochloride and will be available to Americans aged 12 and older with a prescription, the F...

02 May
Apetamin: Using This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results

Apetamin: Using This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results

U.S. regulators are urging Americans to avoid Apetamin, an illegal drug used for weight gain and figure enhancement.

The substance, typically sold as a syrup, is manufactured overseas, illegally imported and isn't approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

29 Mar
Lawmakers Want to Tighten Access to Veterinary Drug Xylazine, Often Mixed With Fentanyl

Lawmakers Want to Tighten Access to Veterinary Drug Xylazine, Often Mixed With Fentanyl

Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.

Also known as tranq, the drug is meant to be a sedative and muscle relaxer for horses and other large anima...

23 Mar
Drug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

Drug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, breathing problems and more -- shortages that increased nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, a new report shows.

The

06 Mar
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.

Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...

23 Jan
Home Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren't Trained

Home Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren't Trained

Intravenous (IV) lines are generally associated with medical centers -- picture a patient in a hospital bed, an IV drip-dropping needed fluids, nutrients and medicines into their arm.

But millions now are receiving IV treatments at home, and a

12 Jan
Nearly 1 in 4 Hospital Patients Have Harmful Event During Their Stay

Nearly 1 in 4 Hospital Patients Have Harmful Event During Their Stay

Nearly one quarter of hospitalized people experience a harmful event during their stay, a new study finds.

However, most of the bad outcomes are not preventable because they're related to known side effects from medications or risks of surgery. The findings were publi...

17 Aug
Want That Pill to Work Fast? Your Body Position Matters

Want That Pill to Work Fast? Your Body Position Matters

If you need to take a pill, you might want to take it lying down -- on your right side, that is.

Researchers studying how body positioning affects the absorption of pills found that one taken when a person was lying on the right side speeded pills to the deepest part of ...

28 Jun
Odds for Emergency Room Visits Rise With Pot Use

Odds for Emergency Room Visits Rise With Pot Use

Toking up increases your risk of landing in the hospital, a new study reports.

Recreational marijuana use was associated with 22% greater odds of needing to visit an emergency room or be hospitalized, Canadian researchers found.

25 Mar
'Magic Mushroom' Therapy: Does It Interact With Other Medicines?

'Magic Mushroom' Therapy: Does It Interact With Other Medicines?

Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in "magic" mushrooms, is generating lots of interest as a potential treatment for a host of mental ills, but new research warns there is little data on how it might interact with more traditional psychiatric medications.

"There's a m...

26 Jan
Common Gout Drug Is Safe in Patients With Kidney Issues

Common Gout Drug Is Safe in Patients With Kidney Issues

Allopurinol, a frequently used gout medication, does not appear to drive up the risk for dying among gout patients who also struggle with chronic kidney disease, new research shows.

The finding is based on an analysis of two decades worth of British health records. And i...

16 Dec
Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm

Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm

Many people turn to marijuana or cannabidiol to ease their achy joints and help them sleep, but a new study suggests that could wreak havoc with any other medications they're taking.

Why? Because the body uses the same set of enzymes to process them all, scientists repor...

06 Dec
'Magic Mushroom' Drug Edges Toward Mainstream Therapy

'Magic Mushroom' Drug Edges Toward Mainstream Therapy

Tony Head was depressed and fearing death from stage 4 prostate cancer when, as part of a supervised scientific trial, he took a large dose of the psychedelic agent in "magic mushrooms," psilocybin.

Head donned a mask and headphones to shut out the world around him, and ...

22 Nov
Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin 'Off-Label'

Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin 'Off-Label'

Most prescriptions for the medication gabapentin are for unapproved uses -- and many patients end up taking it along with drugs that create potentially dangerous interactions.

That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at "off-label" use of gabapentin. In the Unite...

21 Oct
Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID

Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID

It's a drug that's been supported by some conservative media figures, but taking ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 might land you in the hospital, a new study warns.

Interest in the drug surged last summer as the highly contagious Delta variant took over the United...

17 Sep
Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen

Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen

Pfizer is expanding the recall of its anti-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline), the company announced Friday.

The nationwide recall of all Chantix 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets was prompted because they may contain levels of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, that are at or ...

17 Aug
Ketamine Appears Safe as Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Depression

Ketamine Appears Safe as Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Depression

The anesthesia drug ketamine and a related medicine called esketamine appear to be safe for tough-to-treat depression, researchers report.

A number of studies have suggested that low doses of ketamine, which is also abused as a club drug under monikers that include "K" a...