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Oprah to Leave WeightWatchers Board
The company announced the departure of its most famous spokeswoman in a corporate filing that sent the stock into a tailspin.
R.S.V. Vaccines May Slightly Increase Risk of Rare Neurological Condition
Federal health officials presented data hinting at a link to Guillain-Barré syndrome, but said the connection was still uncertain.
Se retiran de CVS y Walmart pomadas oftálmicas por riesgo de infección
Los productos se retiraron por falta de garantía de esterilidad en las instalaciones donde las fabrican. El año pasado hubo una advertencia similar con distintas marcas de colirio.
Older Americans Should Get a Covid Booster This Spring, CDC Advisers Say
The agency recommended another round of vaccinations for Americans ages 65 and older.
Eye Ointments at CVS and Walmart Pulled Because of Infection Risk
Investigators raised concerns about the sterility of the products, which are sold at CVS and Walmart.
UnitedHealth Cyberattack Disrupts Prescription Drug Coverage
For a week, people have been waylaid at pharmacies after a unit of the nation’s largest insurer was shut down by a possible ransomware assault.
COVID-19 en 2024: guía de síntomas y tratamientos
La covid ya no es la misma enfermedad que desató la pandemia. Estas son las medidas que actualmente pueden protegerte.
Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?
Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin down.
Your Inhalers and EpiPens Aren’t Very Healthy for the Environment
For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that.
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More
Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
What to Know About Xolair and Food Allergies
The drug does not completely prevent reactions, but it can reduce the risks posed by trace amounts of food allergens.
Drug Drastically Reduces Children’s Reactions to Traces of Food Allergens
Xolair cuts the risk of dangerous reactions after exposure to minute amounts of allergens, researchers reported. But children taking it still must avoid risky foods.
Severe Frostbite Gets a Treatment That May Prevent Amputation
The F.D.A. recently approved the first therapy for patients in danger of losing their toes, fingers and other exposed parts of the body.
NY AG Urges Stricter Asthma Drug Warnings Due to Children’s Mental Health Risks
The A.G., Letitia James, called on the F.D.A. to redouble efforts to alert doctors about potential side effects of Singulair and to consider discouraging use of the drug for children.
Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States
Doctors in six states where abortion is legal are using new laws to send abortion pills to tens of thousands of women in states where it is illegal.
Gene Therapies Could Transform Rare Diseases. Are We Holding Them Back?
Gene therapies could transform how we treat rare diseases. But will everyone have access?
More Young People Are on Multiple Psychiatric Drugs, Study Finds
Polypharmacy, a prescribing practice that some experts warn can be unsafe, is becoming more commonplace.
Trump’s Takeover of the Republican Party
Readers discuss a column by David Brooks. Also: Tears for America; the border reform bill; FAFSA delays; an Alzheimer’s drug; protests in Israel.
Don Catlin, Who Ran an Elite Antidoping Laboratory, Dies at 85
A medical doctor and an expert in pharmacology, he ran drug testing for sports leagues and the Olympics, unlocking the chemical codes for previously undetectable designer steroids.
Is It Possible to Reverse the Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
Some skin care products can offer some benefits, but they may not live up to their brightening claims.