DermaRite Expands Recall of Creams and Sanitizers Over Infection Risk

DermaRite Industries has expanded a voluntary recall of several over-the-counter creams, soaps and sanitizers that may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a type of bacteria that can cause serious infections.

The recall, first announced July 16, now includes additional products and lot numbers sold nationwide and in...

Wegovy Linked To Lower Heart Risks Than Similar Drugs, Study Shows

The weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, according to new research from its maker, Novo Nordisk.

In a study of more than 21,000 patients with obesity and heart disease but no diabetes, those taking Wegovy — which contains the active ingredient semaglutide — s...

Taylor Fresh Foods Issues Recall of Salad Kits Sold at Kroger, Walmart

Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary recall of its Honey Balsamic Salad Kit after discovering the dressing packets contained undeclared sesame and soy.

The company said the salad dressing supplied by Latitude 36 Foods was incorrect. Instead of the normal Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, the kits contained Asian Sesame Ginger dressing, whic...

It's Still Tough to Find a Key Anti-Opioid Treatment at U.S. Pharmacies

One of the most effective medications for treating opioid addiction is still hard to find at U.S. pharmacies, according to a new study.

Only 2 in 5 retail pharmacies carried buprenorphine in 2023, researchers reported Sept. 2 in the journal Health Affairs.

And pharmacies in minority neighborhoods are even less likely to have...

One Dose of RSV Vaccine May Shield Older People for Two Seasons

A single dose of RSV vaccine might protect seniors for two cold and flu seasons in a row, a new study says.

Vaccination reduced seniors’ risk of hospitalization by 58% during two RSV seasons, researchers reported Aug. 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“These results clearly demonstrate that t...