Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial: Should it pan out, the pill would be a new weapon against Lyme disease.
wired.com/story/pill-kills-ticks-lyme-disease-babesiosis-anaplasmosis/
Quick Glance: New Tick-Killing Pill: Hope Against Lyme Disease
- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing a pill for humans that paralyzes and kills ticks to protect against Lyme disease.
- The pill has shown promising results in a small trial, killing ticks within 24 hours of drug intake and lasting effects for up to 30 days.
- The development of this pill could not only protect against Lyme disease but also other tick-borne diseases like babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
- While the efficacy of the pill in preventing Lyme disease is yet to be proven, cautious optimism surrounds its potential as a preventive measure for individuals in tick-infested areas.
US FDA approves first drug for fatty liver disease NASH: The U.S. FDA has approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' drug for a fatty liver disease known as ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-first-drug-fatty-liver-disease-nash-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: First Drug Approval for Fatty Liver Disease NASH by US FDA
- The US FDA has approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' drug for the fatty liver disease NASH.
- NASH, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), affects about 1.5 million Americans.
- The drug will be available in April and is seen as a pivotal moment for patients.
- Other companies are also conducting trials of their drugs for NASH to meet the much-needed treatment.
First over-the-counter birth control pill now for sale online: Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill, goes on sale online today. The pill is expected to ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/04/1235404522/opill-over-counter-birth-control-pill-contraceptive-shop
US FDA panel votes in favor of expanded use of Bristol Myers' CAR-T therapy: Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-panel-votes-favor-expanded-use-bristol-myers-car-t-therapy-2024-03-15/
US FDA approves BeiGene's esophageal cancer therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has approved BeiGene's drug to treat a type of advanced ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-beigenes-esophageal-cancer-therapy-2024-03-14/
No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage: Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread ...
webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20240312/cm/national-adhd-drug-shortage-continues
Does yogurt reduce risk of diabetes? The FDA says it might.: Food makers can now advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/yogurt-reduce-risk-diabetes-fda-rcna141402
Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content: Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/cinnamon-at-discount-stores-recalled-due-to-lead-content
Quick Glance: Recall of Contaminated Cinnamon
- Following federal health officials' warnings, several U.S. discount retailers have recalled packages of ground cinnamon due to high lead contamination.
- The recalls were initiated in response to extensive recalls last autumn of WanaBana and other brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches associated with almost 500 reports of lead poisoning in young children across 44 states.
- Concerns about the safety of cinnamon, a common spice in American kitchens, have been prompted by the recent recalls.
- While there is currently no FDA limit for heavy metals in spices, the American Spice Trade Association advocates for a lead limit of no more than 2 parts per million in bark spices like cinnamon.
Lilly weight-loss drug Zepbound new US prescriptions surpass Wegovy for first time
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-new-us-prescriptions-surpass-wegovy-first-time-2024-03-15/
What Is Opill? What to Know About the New OTC Birth Control: On March 18, Opill — the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth-control pill — will be available ...
thecut.com/article/what-is-opill-otc-birth-control-cost-side-effects.html
Biden administration announces focus on ‘flooding the zone’ with life-saving overdose reversal medicine
cnn.com/2024/03/13/health/biden-administration-naloxone/
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Madrigal's drug wins first US approval for fatty liver disease NASH as rivals circle
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/madrigals-drug-wins-first-us-approval-fatty-liver-disease-nash-rivals-circle-2024-03-14/
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US FDA approves expanded use of Mirum's liver disease drug: The U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Mirum Pharmaceuticals' oral ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-mirums-liver-disease-drug-2024-03-13/
Apple’s AirPods Pro could be getting a “hearing aid mode” later this year: In development for some time, AirPods could finally get the FDA label this fall.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/apples-airpods-pro-could-be-getting-a-hearing-aid-mode-later-this-year/
Manchin says Biden’s reelection is in jeopardy: At POLITICO’s Health Care Summit, the West Virginia Democrat took aim at the president on fentanyl overdoses and ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/manchin-biden-reelection-jeopardy-00146763
Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
apnews.com/article/wegovy-semaglutide-heart-attack-stroke-fda-label-ccbc1fc44ee43f8536596d5f7bbd6876
Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
US FDA staff raise concerns over data from J&J, Bristol's CAR-T therapies: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff on Wednesday raised concerns that it was ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flag-safety-concerns-jj-bristols-car-t-therapies-2024-03-13/
Viatris generic hypertension drug does not violate J&J patents, US court says: Generic drugmaker Viatris has convinced a federal judge in West Virginia that its ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/viatris-generic-hypertension-drug-does-not-violate-jj-patents-us-court-says-2024-03-15/
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy for use in lowering heart attack risks
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Quick Glance: New Novo Obesity Drug Outperforms Wegovy in Early Trial
- Novo Nordisk announced that initial test results for the experimental obesity drug Amycretin showed a higher weight loss compared to the popular treatment Wegovy.
- Investors reacted positively to the announcement, suggesting Novo has promising products in the pipeline beyond Wegovy's success.
- Following the announcement, Novo's stocks rose by 5.1% to achieve a new all-time high. Nearly half of Novo's current valuation is attributed to the company's pipeline of new experimental drugs like Amycretin.
- Novo also disclosed plans to expand its focus to include treatments for cardiovascular diseases in addition to diabetes and weight loss therapies.
FDA delays action on promising Alzheimer's drug donanemab, drugmaker Eli Lilly says
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/eli-lilly-donanemab-fda-approval-delay-alzheimers/72894388007/
Quick Glance: F.D.A. Delays Approval of Alzheimer's Drug
- The F.D.A. has decided to delay action on the closely watched Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab, which was expected to be approved this month.
- Eli Lilly and Company will subject Donanemab to scrutiny by a panel of independent experts, the company said.
- The decision is likely to surprise many Alzheimer's experts, doctors, and patients who had expected the medication to be on the market soon.
- The F.D.A. did not provide a public statement on the move, which will delay a decision on approving Donanemab until at least later this year.
US FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of Dexcom's device ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-clears-use-first-over-the-counter-continuous-glucose-monitor-2024-03-05/
What Medications Interfere With Birth Control Pills?: Certain medications and birth control pills don’t mix. Some antibiotics, supplements and treatments for HIV ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/medications-that-interfere-with-birth-control
FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor : The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults with or without diabetes who don't use insulin.
webmd.com/diabetes/news/20240306/cm/fda-approves-first-otc-continuous-glucose-monitor
Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge: Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/deadly-morel-mushroom-outbreak-highlights-big-gaps-in-fungi-knowledge/
Syphilis Is Killing Babies. The U.S. Government Is Failing to Stop the Disease From Spreading.
propublica.org/article/how-federal-government-fails-stop-syphilis-babies-pregnancy
FDA advisory panel recommends revision to flu vaccine: VRBPAC on Tuesday recommended that the agency drop the Yamagata part of the flu vaccine.
axios.com/2024/03/06/flu-vaccine-modified-virus
Ionis Pharma's fatty liver disease drug succeeds in mid-stage trial: Ionis Pharmaceuticals said on Wednesday its experimental drug to treat a type of fatty liver ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ionis-pharmas-fatty-liver-disease-drug-succeeds-mid-stage-trial-2024-03-13/
Wockhardt announces success of antibiotic to treat drug-resistant infection: Doctors used Zidebactam/Cefepime to treat a highly drug-resistant skull bone ...
business-standard.com/health/wockhardt-announces-success-of-antibiotic-to-treat-drug-resistant-infection-124031100865_1.html
Does Yogurt Reduce Diabetes Risk? That’s What Labels Can Now Claim: The F.D.A. will allow yogurt makers to put the benefit on their packaging ...
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The lows of an unregulated high: Teens are using marijuana alternative delta-8: More than 1 in 10 high school seniors have reported using the substance ...
theweek.com/health/unregulated-teens-marijuana-alternative-delta-8
Quick Glance: The Dangers of an Unregulated High: Teens Using Marijuana Alternative Delta-8
- A study reveals that teenagers are using delta-8 on a much wider scale than previously thought.
- Delta-8 comes from the hemp of the cannabis plant and produces a less potent high than delta-9 THC.
- Delta-8 is less regulated in many states than recreational marijuana and has no age restrictions for purchase.
- Delta-8 is offered in various forms that may appeal to kids and is readily accessible in many locations.
US FDA approves expanded use of BeiGene's blood cancer drug: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for the expanded use of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-beigenes-blood-cancer-drug-2024-03-07/
Wegovy Approved By FDA to Reduce Heart Attack Risk: The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug.
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/well/live/wegovy-ozempic-heart-risk.html
US FDA delays Lilly Alzheimer's drug decision, calls for advisory panel: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a decision on whether to approve Eli ...
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Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says
cnn.com/2024/03/07/health/lsd-anxiety-fda-breakthrough-therapy-wellness/
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FDA-approved ALS drug Relyvrio could be pulled from market after failing clinical trial
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/als-drug-relyvrio-fails-clinical-trial/72894346007/
FDA Delays Approval for Eli Lilly’s Experimental Alzheimer’s Treatment: FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug donanemab will be delayed ...
healthline.com/health-news/fda-delays-approval-eli-lilly-alzheimers-drug
Single LSD dose provides lasting anxiety relief: Research: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough therapy status to an LSD formula ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4515908-lsd-dose-anxiety-relief-research/
Congress Reveals Plan to Fund Parts of Government Into September: US congressional leaders revealed a detailed agreement to keep large parts of the government ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-03/congress-reveals-plan-to-fund-parts-of-us-government-through-september
The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD: From innovative new lung valves to refinements in the deployment of inhaled therapies and vaccines ...
time.com/6903546/copd-treatment-advances/
Walgreens, CVS to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone in some states: The move by two of the nation’s largest pharmacy networks promises to expand the ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/01/abortion-pill-cvs-walgreens-mifepristone/
Quick Glance: Pharmacies Introduce Mifepristone Abortion Pill
- The two major US pharmacy chains are set to launch the sale of the prescription abortion pill, Mifepristone, in the upcoming weeks.
- In the following month, CVS and Walgreens will commence the distribution in select states where abortion is legally permitted.
- Their primary focus is on states where pharmacists are authorized to furnish Mifepristone, while keeping an eye on regions facing legal obstacles to abortion restrictions.
- Mifepristone, the pioneering FDA-recommended component of a two-pill regimen for terminating pregnancy, obtained initial approval in 2000, marking a significant milestone in reproductive healthcare.
White House launches new effort to prevent opioid overdoses: A senior official said what they've done so far is "not nearly enough."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-launches-new-effort-prevent-opioid-overdose/story
Outbreaks of illness tied to raw milk raise concerns - UPI.com: Recent outbreaks of illness in the United States are raising renewed concerns about selling and ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/05/raw-milk-risks/1021709136939/
FDA delays Alzheimer’s drug for further review in surprise move : Eli Lilly had expected donanemab to be approved this month, but regulators will hold an ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/08/eli-lilly-alzheimers-donanemab-fda/
Philips Respironics told patients its recalled breathing machines were safe, but ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette found surprising receipts between ... Show more
Yogurt can lower diabetes risk, FDA allows makers to claim, with caveats: The Food and Drug Administration said it will not object to claims that eating yogurt ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/02/yogurt-fda-diabetes-risk/
US FDA staff flags concerns about Geron's anemia treatment: The U.S. health regulator's staff on Tuesday flagged concerns that the late-stage trial data on ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flags-concerns-about-gerons-anemia-treatment-2024-03-12/
Where does menthol cigarette ban stand? Inside the high-stakes battle at Biden's door.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/10/menthol-cigarettes-could-be-banned-nationwide/72586137007/
After Investigation by Sanders-Led Panel, Pharma Giant Caps Inhaler Costs: "We launched an investigation into big drug companies because the prices they were ...
commondreams.org/news/boehringer-ingelheim-inhaler
Akero's fatty liver disease drug lessens scarring in mid-stage trial: Akero Therapeutics' experimental drug for a type of fatty liver disease significantly ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/akeros-lead-drug-helps-improve-scarring-fatty-liver-disease-patients-2024-03-04/
The Food and Drug Administration is delaying approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, and instead will require the company to face an advisory panel ... Show more
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Slashes Risk of Death in Some People with Heart Disease: The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of heart attacks ...
scientificamerican.com/article/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-slashes-risk-of-death-in-some-people-with-heart-disease/
Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students: Derived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/14/1238450380/delta-8-thc-products-high-teens-risks
Private lab finds cancer-causing benzene in common acne treatments: It said the carcinogen was present due to the breakdown of benzoyl peroxide.
axios.com/2024/03/06/acne-benzoyl-peroxide-benzene-valisure-fda
Quick Glance: Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in Acne Treatments
- An independent lab petitioned the FDA to recall acne products that may contain elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene.
- Valisure, a lab in Connecticut, has detected various cancer-causing substances in common products and medications, such as benzene in hand sanitizers and spray sunscreens.
- Benzene has been classified as carcinogenic by federal agencies and international organizations, capable of causing cancer at low exposure levels.
- Valisure's discovery of benzene emanating from benzoyl peroxide products led to calls for investigations and testing guidelines for benzene in such products.
COVID-19 timeline: How the deadly virus and the world's response have evolved over 4 years
abcnews.go.com/Health/covid-19-timeline-deadly-virus-worlds-response-evolved/story
Mifepristone abortion pills to be carried at CVS, Walgreens. Here's what could happen next
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/06/cvs-walgreens-sell-mifepristone-will-other-pharmacies/72841441007/
Fake Ozempic Is Surging: Patients have been hospitalized after taking suspected falsified Ozempic, in the U.K. and beyond.
time.com/6907653/fake-ozempic-surging-uk/
‘A healthy kid dies and there has been no change’: parents’ anger over lack of warnings for blockbuster asthma drug
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/03/a-healthy-kid-dies-and-there-has-been-no-change-parents-anger-over-lack-of-warnings-for-blockbuster-asthma-drug
Narcan accessibility varies store-to-store across U.S., making life-saving opioid overdose drug harder to find
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/narcan-opioid-overdose-drug-otc-access-varies-us-stores-rcna135324
Why Children’s Medications Are Not Fully Tested: Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Some researchers are working to change ...
undark.org/2024/03/04/children-clinical-trials/
Paul Offit looks back on COVID-19, misinformation, and how public health lost the public’s trust in new book
bostonherald.com/2024/03/08/paul-offit-looks-back-on-covid-19-misinformation-and-how-public-health-lost-the-publics-trust-in-new-book/
Popular Acne-Treatment Products Found to Contain High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical
time.com/6887572/benzene-carcinogen-cancer-risk-acne-treatment-products-brands-fda-recall/
FDA says food packaging made with PFAS 'forever chemicals' no longer being sold in US
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/fda-food-packaging-made-pfas-forever-chemicals-longer-107645965
Setbacks reset views on highly touted Alzheimer's and ALS drugs: Treatments widely touted by patients aren't necessarily a sure thing.
axios.com/2024/03/11/setbacks-drugs-als-alzheimers-fda
FDA Approves Wegovy to Prevent Heart Attacks, Opening the Door to Broader Coverage
barrons.com/articles/novo-nordisk-wegovy-fda-approval-cardiovascular-disease-9a9b4a8b
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Alzheimer’s Drugs: What to Know About Donanemab, Lecanemab: While humans are living longer – a child born in 2021 on average could expect to live to 71 – we ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-08/alzheimer-s-drugs-what-to-know-about-donanemab-lecanemab
Is Your Acne Cream Safe? What Is Benzene and What Chemicals to Look Out For: An independent testing lab that previously found the dangerous chemical benzene in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/how-to-tell-if-your-acne-treatment-is-safe
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Ahead of Oscars, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug urges against ‘vanity’ use in new ad campaign
cnn.com/2024/03/07/health/eli-lilly-oscars-ad/
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Recalls 2024: The latest product list includes frozen dumplings, eye ointment and more
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/recalls-latest-list-products-rcna135878
Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted: Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication ...
scientificamerican.com/article/flimsy-antiabortion-studies-cited-in-case-to-ban-mifepristone-are-retracted/
California Legislator Proposes Banning These Food Dyes In Public Schools Over Alleged ADHD Link—Here’s Why
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/03/12/california-legislator-proposes-banning-these-food-dyes-in-public-schools-over-alleged-adhd-link-heres-why/
Four eye ointments recalled over sterility concerns: Four eye ointments are being voluntarily recalled after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4494288-four-eye-ointments-recalled-over-sterility-concerns/
Commentary: If feds won’t do it, SC lawmakers must protect kids from Chinese vapes
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/vaping-china-sc-legislature-biden/article_ee42f22a-dfc3-11ee-ae0c-432ae910fed0.html
The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck: Millions more Americans are now eligible for obesity drugs. But the injections remain maddeningly hard to find.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/03/ozempic-revolution-stuck/677736/
Why Dialysis Stocks DaVita, Fresenius Soared On Novo's Ozempic News: DaVita stock launched Tuesday after Novo Nordisk unveiled the results of its weight-loss ...
investors.com/news/technology/davita-stock-novo-nordisk-weight-loss-drug-dialysis/
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