Zantac Products Should Not Be Sold or Used, F.D.A. Warns, Citing Cancer Danger
Although most drugmakers had already pulled the heartburn products months ago, the agency told consumers they should throw out any over-the-counter medications they still...
Tony Bennett Reveals He Has Been Battling Alzheimer’s Disease Since 2016
Tony Bennett has revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
The singer, 94, announced that he was diagnosed with the condition in 2016 and...
Hedgehogs May Be a Salmonella Risk CDC Says Don’t Kiss Them
As of Jan. 23, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Maine, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Texas have reported outbreaks.
The ages of the affected range from two to...
DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 29, 2022
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
HIV Vaccine Created With mRNA Technology To Begin Human Trials
Over the past decade, advances in HIV treatment have yielded new drug combinations, once-daily dosing, and, most recently, the introduction of long-acting injectables for...
Tennis Hall Of Famer Chris Evert Says She Has Ovarian Cancer
Former tennis star Chris Evert says she was diagnosed with an early stage of ovarian cancer.
The 67-year-old Evert revealed the illness in a story...
Nobel Prize For Medicine Goes To Three Scientists Who Discovered Hepatitis C
Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice, and British-born scientist Michael Houghton were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology on Monday...
Argentina Legalizes Abortion In Landmark Moment For Women’s Rights
Argentina’s Senate passed a law legalizing abortion in Pope Francis' homeland early Wednesday after a marathon 12-hour session, a victory for the women’s movement...
Dr. Peter Hotez Honored With The American Medical Association Scientific Achievement Award
The American Medical Association (AMA) honored Houston scientist and physician Peter J. Hotez, MD, with the Scientific Achievement Award for his work on promoting...
New FDA-Approved Eyedrops Could Improve Close-Up Vision
A new FDA-approved eyedrop medicine could replace reading glasses for millions of Americans who have age-related blurry vision.
The product, called Vuity, was approved by...