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Qué es el lorazepam y cuáles son los riesgos de esta y otras benzodiacepinas
Programas televisivos como “The White Lotus” y “The Pitt” recientemente han abordado el uso de estos fármacos, conocidos por su potencial adictivo.
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”
Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on I.C.C. Warrant
The former president of the Philippines was detained at an airport in Manila, a step toward possibly bringing justice to the many Filipinos killed during his drug war.
Covid’s Deadliest Effect Took Five Years to Appear
What once belonged to all of us now belongs to corporations.
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.
Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines
At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.
Can Marty Makary Handle the F.D.A’.s Central Dilemma?
All eyes on Dr. Marty Makary.
Florida Seeks Drug Prescription Data With Names of Patients and Doctors
The state’s insurance regulator has demanded detailed information about patients and their medications, raising privacy concerns.
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.
F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia
Federal regulators will no longer require patients to provide blood tests before receiving the drug from pharmacies.
¿Se puede eliminar el herpes labial para siempre?
Los expertos explican lo que recomiendan y lo que no para erradicarlo y aliviar las molestias.
Is There a Cure for Cold Sores?
Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts
Una misión para curar a los ‘monstruos’ que nos dieron el Ozempic
Tras años en la industria farmacéutica, un químico cambió de rumbo para ayudar a salvar a los monstruos de Gila, la especie que hizo posible el popular fármaco para adelgazar.
Censored Science Can’t Save Lives
Progress cannot occur if scientists are barred from asking certain questions.
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted?
On a Mission to Heal Gila Monsters
After years in Big Pharma, a chemist pivoted to help save the species that made Ozempic possible.
Ladrones de Ozempic: la nueva ola delictiva en Brasil
En un país obsesionado con la imagen corporal, bandas delictivas roban medicamentos para perder peso que muchos brasileños codician pero que la mayoría no puede permitirse.
New Insights Into Older Hearts
Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.