Health News

SSRIs and Your Ticker
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were not tied to heart problems in a recent study published in The BMJ .
New Warnings for Opioids
To help stem the tide of opioid abuse, misuse and deaths, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its warnings about these pain-killing prescription drugs.
Antipsychotics for Parkinson's: The Problem
Physicians commonly prescribe antipsychotic drugs to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's. However, a new study published in JAMA Neurology suggests that these drugs may be causing additional harm.
Mental Disorders and Children
One out of seven (15.4 percent) US children aged 2 to 8 years old had at least one diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder (MBDD), according to a recent study.
New Severe Asthma Rx Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cinqair (reslizumab) to manage severe asthma.
Plaque Psoriasis Has a New Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
A New Treatment for Anthrax
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Anthim (obiltoxaximab) injection to treat inhalational anthrax.
Keep an Eye on Your Contact Lens Solution
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about contact lens solutions with hydrogen peroxide.
The Truth About Alcohol
You hear a lot about moderate alcohol intake and good health, but the research backing up those claims might be flawed, a new study found.
Lose Weight on Your Way to Work
Adults who cycle or walk to work may have lower body fat percentage and body mass index (BMI) in midlife, compared to adults who drive.