Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden administration has decided to delay banning menthol cigarettes, saying it will require more discussion related to the civil rights and criminal justice movements.
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug reduces sleep apnea, study shows
Eli Lilly noted that tirzepatide reduced sleep apnea severity by up to nearly two-thirds in adults that have both obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.
US drug shortages hit all-time high, pharmacists warn
Pharmacists warned in a recent report that drug shortages in the U.S. have hit an all-time high. Some of these are critical life-saving medications such as cancer treatments.
How to save with the CVS ExtraCare and ExtraCare Plus loyalty programs
CVS Pharmacy's ExtraCare rewards program offers two tiers of membership. A standard ExtraCare membership is free, and an ExtraCare Plus membership costs $5 per month.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk defends ketamine use as beneficial for investors
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk, who leads Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, said his use of prescription ketamine is beneficial for investors in an interview posted online.
Social media giant Meta under investigation for alleged drug sales on its platforms: WSJ
Tech giant Meta, parent company of social media apps Facebook and Instagram, is being probed by federal authorities related to the sale of illicit substances via its platforms.
Florida woman dies aboard Bahamas cruise, cocaine found in cabin
A 27-year-old Florida woman died aboard a cruise ship traveling to the Bahamas earlier this week and police later confiscated cocaine from her cabin.
Some doctor’s offices are charging patients for administrative tasks: Here's why
Some doctors struggling to balance completing administrative tasks with patient care are charging for certain things like responding to lengthy patient emails.
Sofia Vergara 'Griselda' lawsuit from real-life mobster's son permanently dismissed
Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco's family filed to permanently dismiss a lawsuit against Sofia Vergara, Netflix and other parties over the new show "Griselda."
CDC concerned with spike in illnesses linked to some tianeptine products
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned an "uncharacteristic spike" of illnesses in New Jersey has tied to products that contain the drug tianeptine.
Mother whose son died from drugs bought on social media wants stronger protections for kids
Lisa Neville calls for social media companies to do more to protect kids online after losing her son to fentanyl poisoning due to pills bought from dealer on Snapchat.
Biogen drops controversial Alzheimer's drug, focuses on other treatments
Biogen will discontinue development of its controversial drug Aduhelm so it can shift efforts to other drugs, including Leqembi, which it developed with Eisai.
Weight loss medication shortage creates market for bogus drugs
World health officials are warnings that the shortage of diabetes and weight loss-related drugs, which are in high demand, are creating a rise in counterfeit versions.
Novo Nordisk increasing supply of Wegovy as demand continues to grow
Novo Nordisk says it Is gradually ramping up supply of its sought-after drug Wegovy. However, the company is still warning patients demand will still outpace supply overall.
Some businesses utilizing artificial intelligence technology to identify counterfeit drugs
The CDC says the number of overdose deaths from fake prescription drugs has been rising since 2019. Some businesses are using artificial intelligence to identify counterfeit drugs.
Experts express concern over pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly's new website connecting patients to obesity drugs
Eli Lilly, which makes obesity and diabetes drugs like Zepbound and Mounjaro, has launched a new website that connects patients to telehealth services, but the service worries some health experts.
Eli Lilly broadens access to weight loss drugs with new website
Eli Lilly launched a new website to give patients suffering from obesity and diabetes access to telehealth providers. They can also get drugs delivered right to their home.
Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $78M in U.S. opioid settlement with health insurers, company benefit plans
Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims that its work with drug companies helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Holiday prep may include forgoing doses for some people taking medications popularly used to facilitate weight loss. Those who do that need to be careful when resuming them, an expert said.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.