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Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States
The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.
A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
Do Early R.S.V. Vaccine Trials Have a Henrietta Lacks Story?
A medical breakthrough has a history tangled up in questions of medical ethics and racial exploitation.
FDA Issues Warning Over Misuse of Ketamine Therapy
Unsupervised treatment — fueled by telemedicine prescriptions — for various psychiatric problems poses a number of health risks, the agency said.
Placebo Effect is Powerful
Unpacking the mystery of placebo.
A Clash of Views Over the Israel-Hamas War
Sampling the responses as the conflict rages on. Also: A Covid Catch-22; treating drug addiction; private security guards in a distressed downtown.
The A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage Is Causing Real Pain
The United States cannot continue torturing people who rely on controlled substances to function.
The Wegovy Shortage Drags On, Leaving Patients in Limbo
The situation has left many patients frustrated and unable to start taking the weight loss drug.
Food Industry Influence Could Cloud the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, a New Report Says
The process of updating the healthy eating recommendations has become more transparent in recent years, but conflicts persist.
Can Nasal Sprays Protect You From Covid? Some Experts are Skeptical.
Formulas are being touted online as an extra safeguard against the virus, but they’re not F.D.A. approved and some experts are skeptical.
Drug Makers Agree to Negotiate With Medicare on Prices of 10 Medications
The pharmaceutical companies said they would begin talks even as several of them were suing the Biden administration over a new law authorizing the negotiations.
For the F.D.A., Cold Medicine That Doesn’t Work Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Americans spend billions on drugs that don’t work.
As Covid Infections Rise, Nursing Homes Are Still Waiting for Vaccines
Now that the U.S. government has stepped back from issuing vaccines, long-term care operators have yet to start administering shots to protect one of the most vulnerable populations.
New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied
The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it.
PEPFAR Turned the Tide of AIDS and It’s Now at Risk
In 2003, President Bush started PEPFAR to fight AIDS. But after saving 25 million lives, its future is in doubt.
¿Cómo eliminar los hongos de las uñas de los pies?
Por muy antiestética que sea, la infección suele ser manejable, pero solo con el tratamiento adecuado.
What’s the Best Way to Treat Body Acne?
Here’s how to get rid of it and when you might need a dermatologist’s help.
Does Ozempic Stop Working Over Time? Why Weight Loss Can Plateau
People taking the drug and similar medications will hit an inevitable, and necessary, plateau. Here’s why.
Supporters of Aid in Dying Sue N.J. Over Residency Requirement
If the state were to change its course, aid in dying would become more accessible to millions of Americans.
Why It Took So Long for the FDA to Tackle a Cold Medicine
Pharmacists affiliated with the University of Florida have spent decades nudging the agency to pull a decongestant from over-the-counter medicines.