This story originally appeared in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter that answers questions submitted by readers about what’s weighing on their hearts and minds. Sign here to receive it in your inbox. There’s been a lot of excitement around psychedelics lately, and with good reason. MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies have made headlines for their potential … Read more
Maui firefighters describe their harrowing efforts to battle the fire that destroyed the city of Lahaina. The FDA rejects a drug that would have been the first needle-free alternative to EpiPens. And rising olive oil prices are leading to robberies. Here’s what you should know today. Fighting the beast: Firefighters recall desperate search to save … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday did not approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals, keeping the first needle-free option for Americans to treat severe allergic reactions off the market pending more testing data. ARS had hoped the FDA would approve Neffy for use in adults and children who weigh more … Read more
Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, 2005. SHOVEL hide caption toggle subtitle SHOVEL Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, … Read more
CNN – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reevaluating the effectiveness of phenylephrine, a drug in many over-the-counter medications that treat nasal and sinus congestion. At a hearing on Monday and Tuesday, expert members of the FDA’s Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee are discussing the tablet form of the drug, which is used in popular … Read more
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic at the Peabody Institute Library in Peabody, Massachusetts, January 26, 2022. Vanessa Leroy | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer It is Modernputting vaccines on track to reach Americans … Read more