FDA warns certain therapy to treat cancer may cause secondary cancerCAR-T therapies are approved under several products: Abecma, Breyanzi, Carvykti, Kymriah, Tecartus and Yescarta.
Drug that could extend lifespan of dogs achieves milestoneThe average dog's lifespan is 10 to 15 years depending on the breed, according to the American Kennel Club.
Amazon pulls eye drops after FDA threatens legal actionSeven types of eye drops that did not meet federal regulations were being sold by Amazon.
Drugs aren't required to be tested in people who are obese. Here's whyExperts say if drugs aren't studied in a condition that affects 42% of Americans, the real-world consequences can be dire.
Concern over counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs like OzempicExperts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.
FDA warns against using 26 different types of eye dropsThe eye drops are sold under numerous store brands, including Target's Up & Up, CVS Health and Rite Aid.
CDC panel recommending 2 million Americans get mpox vaccineThose who face a high risk of contracting mpox could soon be advised to get routine shots to prevent further outbreaks.
Drugmaker seeks approval for RSV vaccine for 50-59 year oldsAdults over age 60 can now get an RSV shot, but that age group may soon include people in their 50s.
Moderna's joint flu/COVID-19 vaccine undergoing widespread testingBy 2025, Moderna hopes to offer a joint COVID-19 and flu vaccine in an effort to increase compliance with vaccine recommendations.
Could you soon give yourself or your child a flu vaccine?A flu vaccine that does not require an injection could soon be approved for at-home use following an FDA review.
CVS pulling certain cold medicines from shelvesProducts such as Dayquil, Mucinex, Sudafed PE, Allegra and Benadryl have an active ingredient a government panel deemed "ineffective."
Groups urge White House to act on syphilis drug shortageFollowing an over 200% increase in congenital syphilis cases in the U.S., groups are urging the White House to address a drug shortage.
Simple ways to save hundreds of dollars on prescriptionsName-brand prescription drugs continue rising in price, but there are simple things you can do to save quite a bit.
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to developers of mRNA in COVID vaccines'It's a lifetime dream,' said Drew Weissman, who won the award with his research partner Katalin Karikó.
Popular weight-loss drugs being sold fraudulently, investigators sayPopular weight-loss medicines have been hard to find at times, creating an opportunity for fraudsters to sell counterfeit drugs.
Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, study findsResearchers found that several popular weight-loss drugs could cause rare but serious complications.
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.
