FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that amniotic fluid eyed rops haven't been approved to treat or cure diseases and conditions, raising safety concerns.
Diabetes drug tested for weight loss could be game changer
Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and sold under the brand name Mounjaro, could become the most effective weight loss treatment.
J&J consumer-health IPO process to kick off key test for moribund new-issue market
J&J’s consumer business makes Tylenol; Band-Aids and other wound-care products; baby-care products such as Johnson’s Baby Shampoo; and skin-care offerings such as Aveeno and Neutrogena.
Proctor & Gamble’s price increases help raise 2023 sales forecast
Driven by price hikes, Proctor & Gamble reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Friday and lifted its sales forecast. Brands include Tide, Charmin and Pampers.
Abortion pill maker, DOJ ask Supreme Court for emergency review
The Department of Justice and the drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief from a lower court decision restricting access to abortion pills.
Elon Musk jumps into transgender debate, says prison for parent, doctor who 'sterilizes' a child
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday tweeted that parents and doctors who put children through transgender medical treatments should "go to prison for life."
Seeing more weight-loss drug ads? Here's why
Telehealth company Ro promoting obesity care and the highly sought-after drug Wegovy, which has gained widespread attention due to use by celebrities and other public figures.
Colorado high school cancels classes after teacher dies of suspected bacterial meningitis
The Cherry Creek School District warned the community that Eaglecrest High School will be closed Wednesday and all activities and sports will be canceled out of an abundance of caution following the death of teacher Maddie Schmidt.
WeightWatchers' stock soars after Sequence deal closes
WW International, Inc. announced that it completed an acquisition of Sequence, a virtual clinic that offers access to healthcare providers specializing in chronic weight management.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Moderna's flu shot faces setback, shares fall
Moderna shares are down Tuesday on news that the biotech's potential flu vaccine will need further review to determine its efficacy against influenza.
Eye drop recall: What is pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria?
There are a number of ways patients can protect themselves from an eye infection amid the outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to eye drops such as pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Meijer recalls salad products amid listeria concerns
Meijer and its supplier are issuing a recall for some prepared salads that were sold to stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin due to listeria concerns.
Big hospital property owner expects earnings hit
The expected charge stems from a deal by Medical Properties Trust's biggest tenant, Steward Health Care System, to sell its operations at five Utah hospitals.
Most US adults oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts, poll shows
A recent poll found that the majority of American adults are opposed to cutting Medicare or Social Security benefits. More than half are against raising monthly premiums for Medicare.
Massachusetts medical diagnostic company execs accused of hiding lead test defect
Former-executives at Massachusetts-based Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. were charged this week for allegedly hiding a problem with lead tests that produced low results.
The 5 tech topics that are intriguing older Americans: report
Older adults from a Pennsylvania community are keeping their fingers on the pulse of these five tech-related areas, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Eyedrop recall: FDA finds sterilization issues at Global Health Pharma facility
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several issues at Global Pharma Healthcare's facility in India where it manufactured the recently recalled eye drops.
The Laundress recalls fabric conditioner over carcinogen hazard
The Laundress – owned by Unilever – issued another recall for tens of thousands of products that may be contaminated with a carcinogen. This comes after a major December recall.
3 hospitalized amid outbreak of salmonella infections tied to flour
Federal health officials a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections tied to flour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


















