Health May 13 U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Nov 04 Europe approves 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV The European Commission has authorized the world's first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. By Associated Press
Health Dec 08 U.S. approves new COVID-19 antibody drug for high-risk patients The drug could benefit cancer patients, organ transplant recipients and people with severe allergies to vaccinations. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health May 08 White House to direct supply of COVID-19 drug amid access fears The White House says coronavirus adviser Dr. Deborah Birx will coordinate distribution of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press
Health Mar 25 Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Oct 08 Beauty products for vulvas? These doctors say don't buy it By Jamie Leventhal Instagram influencers and companies are selling cosmetic products for vulvas and "wellness" products for vaginas, which could put people at risk for infection and bacterial vaginosis. Continue reading
Jun 03 How and where to dump your leftover opioid medications — responsibly By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News Opioids commonly languish in medicine cabinets, making easy pickings for someone with an addiction. Here is step-by-step advice for cleaning out your drug closet. Continue reading
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Aug 12 Watch Watch AG Eric Holder Announce New "Smart" Plan on Crime Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Justice Department's plan to no longer pursue mandatory minimum prison sentences for non-violent drug offenders. Holder said that certain "drug offenders who have no ties to large-scale organizations, gangs, or cartels will no longer… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch Promising Breast Cancer Treatment Averts 'Collateral Damage' to Healthy Cells Promising Breast Cancer Treatment Averts 'Collateral Damage' to Healthy Cells… Continue watching