Medications March 24, 2021 FDA warns on unapproved CBD products marketed for pain relief The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to two companies selling over-the-counter products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) without receiving the agency’s approval to do so.
HEALTH February 4, 2021 FDA warns Pfizer's arthritis, colitis drug raises risk of heart issues and cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned that early results from a safety trial on Pfizer’s arthritis and colitis drug, tofacitinib, revealed an increased risk of heart issues and cancer when compared to another medicine.
Product Recalls December 24, 2020 Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Coronavirus October 8, 2020 The novel coronavirus may inadvertently function as a pain reliever, study suggests The virus that causes COVID-19 acts as a pain reliever, suggests the findings of a new study that could offer “one possible explanation for the unrelenting spread” of the disease, researchers said.
Coronavirus October 8, 2020 Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says In the clinical trial patients are given a combination of baricitinib and remdesivir.
Foodborne Illness October 5, 2020 Woman’s headache caused by tapeworm larvae in brain: case report Just in time for Halloween, a new case report detailed the harrowing reason for an Australian woman’s persistent headache: tapeworm larvae.
Coronavirus September 17, 2020 Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says Face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic have created a shift in demands in plastic surgery practices, one plastic surgeon said.
Prescription for Health September 15, 2020 Turmeric may help osteoarthritis knee pain, study says Turmeric may help reduce pain in arthritic knees, according to a new study from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
Coronavirus September 14, 2020 Recovering coronavirus patients experiencing jaw pain as symptom possibly caused by breathing issues COVID patients shares latest symptom: jaw pain
PAIN MANAGEMENT May 26, 2020 Saying the F-word might help take the pain away, research affirms Dropping F-bombs can possibly help increase a person's pain threshold, research has shown -- and, according to a follow-up pain management experiment, using made-up swear words doesn't quite garner the same results.
Back Pain May 11, 2020 Doctors performing CT scan on man with back pain discover he has 3 kidneys: case report A Brazilian man complaining of back pain discovered he had three kidneys after a CT scan.