Less-Dangerous Painkiller Still Has High Risk For Drug Interactions MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers have a high risk of dangerous drug interactions if they are taking other meds, a new study f
Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for their impaired or ill humans than we give them credit for, a new study says.These service
A Third Of Young Adults Are Couch Potatoes, Their Parents Say MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 Young adults are struggling to stay active and fit after they leave high school, a new survey suggests.About 1 in 3 parents say their 18
Powerful Antibiotic Combo Not Necessary For Simple Sinus Infections, Study Shows MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 People with sinus infections are often prescribed antibiotics that are more powerful than necessary, a new study has found.Standard amox
Black Women Hit Hardest By Pandemic-Related Rise In Pregnancy-Related Deaths MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Black women, a new study reports
Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds MedNews
TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 Weed might increase a young person s risk of an asthma attack, whether or not they are smoking or vaping it, a new study says.Young adul
AIDS Relief Program Sees Drops in Testing and Diagnoses After Disruptions MedNews
MONDAY, April 20, 2026 New data released Friday show that President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) treated about the same number of people in the las
Baby Food Recalled After Rat Poison Discovered in Jar MedNews
MONDAY, April 20, 2026 A baby food recall in Austria has led to a criminal investigation after poison was discovered inside one of the jars.Police said a 190-gr
Report Finds Drug Prices Rising Despite Trump Pricing Deals MedNews
MONDAY, April 20, 2026 A new U.S. Senate report, released by Sen. Bernie Sanders, found that drug companies involved in price deals with President Donald Trump
Trump Backs Psychedelic Research MedNews
MONDAY, April 20, 2026 Psychedelic drugs could soon play a larger role in mental health care.Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order