Pharmaceutical News and Articles

17 People Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has landed 17 people in the hospital, warns the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.At least 43 people across 15 state

Taking Antibiotic After Sex Could Slash Your Risk for an STI. Here's What to Know

could prevent infection with syphilis and chlamydia if taken within 72 hours of a sexual encounter.The strategy has even gained a nickname Doxy on Demand or Dox

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Vape Companies Selling Products That Mimic Toys

Taking action against electronic cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent wa

FDA: Cinnamon May Be the Source of Lead in Recalled Fruit Puree Products

As the investigation into high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children continues, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has fou

2013 to 2021 Saw Shift in Smoking Habits of Young Adults

Over time, young adults are moving away from combustible cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 in JAMA In

Hippocampal Atrophy Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Faster hippocampal volume (HV) atrophy is associated with cognitive decline, independent of amyloid (A ) and tau, according to a study published online Nov. 15

Short Sleep Duration Impairs Insulin Sensitivity in Women

Short sleep duration for six weeks impairs insulin sensitivity in women, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Diabetes Care.Faris M. Zuraikat, Ph.D.

FDA Approves Truqap (capivasertib) plus Faslodex for Patients with Advanced HR-Positive Breast Cancer

Review IDs Link for Insecticide Exposure, Lower Sperm Concentration

Insecticide exposure is associated with lower sperm concentration, according to a systematic review published online Nov. 15 in Environmental Health Perspective

New Treatment Modality May Reduce Obesity in Schizophrenia Patients

In individuals with schizophrenia, accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) seems promising for treating obesity, according to a study published on