CNN — Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States each year, according to a new study. E. coli is an often harmless bacteria that is “part of the normal bacterial environment in the gut of humans and animals,” said Dr. Craig Comiter, a … Read more
CNN — All hormonal contraceptives, including progestin-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of breast cancer, according to a new study by Oxford University researchers, but the overall risk remains low. The study, published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine, bridges a research gap by examining the link between breast cancer and progestin-only contraceptives. “The … Read more
CNN — A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in early February. In an … Read more
CNN — Telehealth and social media are playing a major role in driving demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that treats type 2 diabetes, experts told CNN. The current drug shortage has limited access for patients with diabetes who rely on it to control their blood sugar levels. Digital health companies are making drugs like … Read more
CNN — Sanofi is slashing the list price of Lantus, the most commonly prescribed insulin in the U.S., by 78% and setting a $35 monthly limit for those with private insurance, the company announced Thursday. The change takes effect on January 1. The move follows similar moves from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk this month. … Read more