NHS cautions 12 groups to be careful when taking common antihistamine | UK | News
Whilst you may not recognise chlorphenamine, you’ve likely encountered Piriton, Allerief or Pollenase, which all feature it as…
The side effect of weight loss jabs you shouldn’t ignore
Up to 50% of patients are affected by this common side effect of weight loss drugs. (Fabio Camandona…
NHS alert for common blood pressure medication — pharmacies ‘pushed to the edge’ | UK | News
Blood pressure medications have been affected by shortages (Image: Getty) Pharmacies are facing worsening shortages of vital medication…
Drug Administration fixes prices of 129 cataract lenses
A day after reducing the prices of cardiac stents, the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) of Bangladesh…
In times of turmoil, a healing touch: Cancer drugs, med foods get cheaper in Budget – Times of India
In times of turmoil, a healing touch: Cancer drugs, med foods get cheaper in Budget Times of IndiaAyush Ministry…
Some patients experience mental health backlash from GLP-1 medications
The use of GLP-1 weight loss medications is skyrocketing in the United States, more than doubling since 2024.…
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand’s drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers. A…
Here’s what happens when you stop taking Ozempic and Wegovy
A recent email ad from a telehealth company selling weight-loss medications features tennis-superstar Serena Williams. “If…
Jamu is an Ancient Indonesian Tonic With Turmeric and Ginger
Indonesians swear by jamu. Families have their own recipes carried on from one generation to the next. Spices,…
Why regularly taking laxatives over the long term can be a bad idea
If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and…
The disruptive force of weight loss drugs: How GLP-1s do more than shed pounds
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
The healing power of poisonous plants
Some of the best-known medicines come from poisonous plants. The chemotherapy drug taxol comes from the yew tree,…