Under the current system, when drugs lose their patent and become generic, meaning they can be sold by any manufacturer, pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to file new license applications. As a result, drugs that have shown promise for purposes other than those for which they were authorized, such as prevention rather than treatment, end …
Many people use eye drops to treat certain eye problems, such as allergies, dryness, irritation, and redness. Recent online search trends show that some people are wondering whether the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning regarding eye drops sold in the United States. THE QUESTION Is the FDA warning people to …
Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using a number of over-the-counter eye drops that may pose an infection risk, marking the latest in a series of alerts this year. against artificial tears. The notice applies to 26 eye drop products marketed under several commercial brands, such as CVS Health, Rite Aid and Target Up …
The risk of depression is strongly linked to genetics. But a new analysis published in Natural mental health shows that following seven healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce this risk and even overcome a genetic predisposition. To conduct the study, researchers from Fudan University in China and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom …
According to recent research, eating more than one serving of red meat per week may significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Alternatives include chicken and seafood, in addition to plant-based proteins such as soy, nuts, eggs, and low-fat or fat-free dairy. Getty Images Eating more than one serving of red meat per …
People living with HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, are at increased risk of COVID-19 reinfection, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Looking at COVID-19 and HIV infections in Chicago, CDC researchers determined that reinfection rates were consistently higher among people who were HIV-positive than among those who …
Weight loss medications have grown in popularity in recent years. People even use a drug like Ozempic, although it is only approved for diabetes, simply because it helps them lose weight. In the last three months of 2022 alone, more than 9 million prescriptions for weight loss drugs were dispensed in the United States. In …