Category: Medication
Cyberattack Causes Prescription Processing Chaos Across US
A ransomware gang, previously believed to have been neutralized, has struck UnitedHealth Group's Change Health business unit, disrupting prescription processing for millions of Americans. The[more...]
Oprah Winfrey Steps Down From Weight Watchers Board: Impact and Future Trends
Article: Oprah Winfrey, a prominent figure in the wellness and entertainment industries, has announced her departure from the board of Weight Watchers after nearly a[more...]
New Study Reveals Drug Xolair Can Help Protect Against Food Allergies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new use for the drug Xolair, which has long been used to treat the breathing condition[more...]
FDA approves Xolair as the First Drug to Treat Food Allergies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a significant move in the world of food allergies by approving the use of Xolair, marking[more...]
FTC Investigates Role of Drug Distributors in Generic Drug Shortages
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into the impact of drug distributors and other companies responsible for purchasing medicines for US health-care[more...]
Can Viagra Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? New Study Suggests a Link
Article: In a surprising new development, a study conducted by researchers in the UK has found a potential link between erectile dysfunction drugs and a[more...]
Pennsylvania to Receive Over $15 Million in Opioid Settlement
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is expected to receive over $15 million as part of a national settlement with a marketing agency for their work advertising[more...]
Advertising Agency Settles for $350 Million in Opioid Crisis Lawsuit
Article In a significant development in the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis, advertising agency Publicis Health, a subsidiary of French ad giant Publicis Groupe,[more...]
Florida’s FDA Approval to Import Drugs from Canada Sparks Debate on Prescription Drug Prices
Florida became the first state to receive FDA approval for the importation of cheaper drugs from Canada earlier this month, sparking a debate on prescription[more...]
Gas Station Heroin: Lawmakers Push for FDA Action on Tianeptine
A bipartisan group of House members is sounding the alarm about tianeptine, a dietary supplement they are referring to as "gas station heroin". They are[more...]
