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October 28, 2015

FDA finds fungus in drugs from Tennessee pharmacy

Federal health officials say they have found bacteria and fungus in drug vials from a Tennessee specialty pharmacy that recalled all of its injectable medicines last month.

October 28, 2015

Can a pill increase a woman's libido? 5 things that affect female sex drive

Women with low libido could soon get a "little pill" of their own that aims to improve their sex life.

October 28, 2015

GlaxoSmithKline lung drug fails to extend life in huge study

GlaxoSmithKline's inhaled medicine Breo failed to prolong life in patients with chronic respiratory disease in a high-stakes clinical trial of 16,500 people, torpedoing hopes of a sales boost for the drug.

October 28, 2015

Erectile dysfunction drugs vary in effectiveness, side effects

Viagra is the most effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, but it also has a higher rate of side effects than other options, according to an analysis of more than 150 trials.

October 28, 2015

Researchers move closer to development of universal flu vaccine

Researchers say they have made a major step towards the development of a universal flu vaccine, after a new immunotherapy approach has shown promise in animal studies.

October 28, 2015

Taking anti-depressants during pregnancy may increase autism risk

Women who take anti-depressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

October 28, 2015

Docs see ill patients’ families as barrier to talking about care plan

Doctors say that when patients are seriously ill, the main obstacles to discussing what the goals of care should be are family disagreement and patient denial.

October 28, 2015

FDA bans generic version of OxyContin

U.S. health regulators announced on Tuesday that they will not approve any generic versions of the original form of the pain medication OxyContin, which was widely abused because it could be crushed and then snorted or injected to produce a quick high

October 28, 2015

Baldness drug curbs men's interest in alcohol, study suggests

Some men who take the drug finasteride (Propecia) to slow a receding hair line may also find it reduces their interest in drinking alcohol, new research reveals

October 28, 2015

The most addictive prescription drugs on the market

Just because pills are prescribed by a doctor and administered by a pharmacy, that doesn’t mean they are safe for everyone.