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FDA Proposes Ban of Decongestant in Cold Medicines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it is not effective, the health regulator said on Thursday. Phenylephrine is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 7, 2024

Now Is a Good Time to Get Your Flu, COVID Vaccines

If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 7, 2024

4 New Mpox Variant Cases in UK, First Outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa. Scientists said the risk to the public remains… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 7, 2024