NEW YORK — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who […]
Tag: Medication
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is ‘stunning’
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published […]
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, […]
Here’s what to do with deli meats as the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S.
NEW YORK — As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they’re advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised […]
FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely claims babies can be seen to change ‘radically’ after vaccination
In an excerpt of a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted online, Trump suggested vaccines […]
A ‘new era’ in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Health workers in Ivory Coast began giving children the latest malaria vaccine on Monday, the beginning of a regional campaign that […]
Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know
Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many […]
The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why
Colorado health officials are investigating a suspected case in a human of the plague, the rare bacterial infection is infamously known for killing tens of […]
South Africa drops probe of J&J after it agrees to lower price of TB drug and withdraws patent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Medical advocacy groups welcomed Johnson & Johnson’s decision not to enforce its patent on a critical tuberculosis medication, allowing its […]
FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages […]