CDC: Deaths From Counterfeit Pills Rising Increase seen particularly in western states and in younger adults Aug 31, 2023
McConnell Freezes Again; Lead & Cadmium in Weed Users; OTC Narcan Coming Soon Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Aug 31, 2023
Nurse Suspected of Poisoning; Hospital Mask Mandates Return; Congressman's Cancer Dx Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Aug 30, 2023
Can COVID, Flu, and RSV Shots Be Given at the Same Time? Here's how experts are strategizing fall vaccines Aug 29, 2023
Who Should Get a COVID Booster This Fall? Experts aren't convinced that younger, healthy people need boosters this season Aug 28, 2023
It's Time to Reform the Mysterious PBM System Vertical integration and a lack of transparency are at the heart of the problem Aug 25, 2023
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Serious Infection Risk in Children PPI use should be limited in infants and children, study suggests Aug 14, 2023
Delayed Period After COVID Shot? It's the Same With COVID-19 Infection Temporary effect of about 1 day was similar for both, researchers say Aug 14, 2023
In a Golden Age of Cancer Care, PBMs Are Holding Us Back We must stop predatory and destructive behaviors Aug 05, 2023
CDC Advisors Back Therapeutic to Prevent RSV in Infants Unanimous support for monoclonal antibody for infants and high-risk toddlers as well Aug 03, 2023
Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trial Efficacy in range of NIH target, exploratory analysis finds Aug 02, 2023
FDA, DEA Heads Acknowledge ADHD Drug Shortage in Public Letter Agencies ask manufacturers to boost production, but call on docs to prescribe appropriately Aug 02, 2023
Rare Links Between COVID Vaccines and Adverse Events Studied Researchers discuss what we can learn from "long vax" symptoms Jul 31, 2023
Trump COVID Shot Ad Boosted Vaccination in Red Counties Study authors advocate for using "messengers whose voices might carry special weight" Jul 19, 2023
Hepatitis C Vaccine Is Essential for Expediting Elimination Advancements in the pipeline for hepatitis C eradication Jul 13, 2023
Upgraded Lyme Disease Vaccine Promising in Phase I Results The vaccine neutralizes Lyme-causing bacteria in the tick before it can get to the human Jul 10, 2023
CDC to Reduce Funding for States' Child Vaccination Programs "This is what happens when you don't pay attention to public health" says APHA executive director Jul 09, 2023
The Straw-Man Argument Against California's COVID Misinfo Law We must uphold this crucial law for protecting patients against falsehoods Jul 09, 2023
I Can't Guarantee Your Next Round of Chemo Physicians face difficult conversations and decisions amid chemo drug shortages Jul 05, 2023
Why Isn't Buprenorphine Available at All Pharmacies? More access to this life-saving medication is essential Jul 02, 2023
Berry Eaters Beware: Hepatitis A May Be Lurking And a look at the bigger picture behind the frozen-food outbreaks Jun 28, 2023
What Do We Know About the EU.1.1 COVID Variant? It's a descendant of XBB.1.5, but it "isn't setting off any red flags for me," expert says Jun 27, 2023
YouTube Removes RFK Jr. Video; Tick-Borne Virus Spreads; Woman in Ecuador Dies Again Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Jun 20, 2023
Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association Jun 12, 2023
Tamiflu a Bust for Preventing Flu Admissions, Meta-Analysis Finds "I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says Jun 12, 2023
How Vax Skeptics Sow Doubt; Gun Death Every 11 Minutes; 90210 Star's Cancer Spreads Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Jun 08, 2023
Antibody for Infant RSV Prevention to Face FDA Panel Nirsevimab shot also a possibility for some at-risk toddlers Jun 06, 2023
Neurologic Events After COVID-19 Vaccines Assessed Study finds preexisting risk factors in all patients hospitalized for neurologic symptoms May 26, 2023
After Cluster, CDC Urges Mpox Vaccination in At-Risk Groups Studies showed high level of protection with two doses of mpox vaccine May 18, 2023
Senators Call Out PBMs, Drugmakers for High Prescription Drug Costs This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing May 11, 2023
Does COVID Vaccination Really Lead to Wonky Periods? Swedish study finds weak link between vaccination and healthcare visits for menstrual disturbance May 03, 2023
Why Is One Dose Suddenly Enough for the mRNA COVID Vaccines? FDA and CDC have made yet another questionable decision May 02, 2023
Bell's Palsy Occurred More Frequently With COVID Vaccines But SARS-CoV-2 infection tripled the risk over vaccination Apr 27, 2023
Can Amazon and Mark Cuban Lower U.S. Drug Costs? They may be able to offer cheap generics, but most drug spending is on branded products Apr 27, 2023
Myasthenia Gravis Tied to Elevated Risk for Severe COVID Patients with autoimmune disorder should be prioritized for vaccines, antivirals, researchers say Apr 25, 2023
You Choose: Food or Medications? The suffering caused by exorbitant drug prices is all too clear for doctors to see Apr 23, 2023
Manufacturer's Troponin Reference Values Don't Apply to Kids Different thresholds for myocardial injury suggested for pediatric patients Apr 21, 2023
The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics Apr 16, 2023
Polypharmacy Isn't the Answer for Adolescent Mental Health Youth need broader access to non-pharmaceutical interventions from trained professionals Apr 15, 2023