The FDA has approved a new kind of drug to treat schizophrenia that touts fewer side effects than current options, after seeing encouraging results from trials by the drug’s maker. The FDA approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s new treatment, Cobenfy, in September, after getting positive results from two of the company’s five-week trials of the drug. Now,…

Starting on Monday, Oct. 28, some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can function as a hearing aid with the download of a new update. The new AirPods update is available with the AirPods Pro 2 model only, and individuals will need an iPhone or iPad to set up the new function, which begins with built-in tests.…

The FDA has issued a warning about the growing presence of fake online pharmacies selling drugs like oxycodone and Xanax through Google, exploiting search engine loopholes to mimic legitimate pharmacies. These rogue sites are targeting consumers with illegal drugs, often without requiring prescriptions, raising concerns about safety and abuse. Kubapharm.com, one such site flagged by…

A study examining the impact of puberty blockers on children won’t be published for political reasons, according to the study’s overseeing doctor. The study is being withheld because Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy believes its findings “might be weaponized” in arguments against transgender medical treatment for minors, according to her interview with the New York Times. The…

Hospital officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene may delay scheduled surgeries for weeks after the storm washed out nearby bridges and water seeped into the factory. Baxter International’s North Carolina plant reportedly supplies 60% of IV solutions nationwide and sterile water for surgeries. Health systems report rationing fluids and giving…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post. The governor participated in a social media trend while promoting the Democratic ticket. The video was posted by podcaster Liz Plank and includes the song “Dilemma” by Nelly, showcasing a trend of hand-feeding food to someone. The Dorito chips held…

A new study released Wednesday, Oct. 9 might make you consider cleaning your bathroom. Researchers at Northwestern University found more than 600 different viruses living on shower heads and toothbrushes.  Many of the microbes on toothbrushes come from a mixture of the human mouth and surrounding environment. On shower heads, many come from water sources. …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long warned antidepressants have been linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the youth. To raise awareness, “black box” warnings have been put on these medications since 2005. Black box warnings, labels in bold black border on the medication or in the info pamphlet, highlight the medication’s risks. However,…

Two years after an Ivy League student’s death put the spotlight on a caffeinated beverage from Panera Bread, her family has settled with the restaurant chain. The family of  Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student at the time of her death, reached a settlement Monday, Oct. 7, just days before the case was…

As the number of human cases of H5N1, also known as bird flu, grow, the United States announced on Friday, Oct. 4, that it is providing vaccine manufacturers with $72 million to double their ready-to-use bird flu vaccine stockpile. Manufacturers currently have nearly five million ready-to-use doses and expect to have about 10 million by…