Health News

At The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacies, we are dedicated to providing products and services to care for your family’s wellness. One of those services is health news you can trust. Use the filters to focus on the information that is important to you, then bookmark this page to make it a regular stop anytime you’re online.


New COPD Rx Lands FDA Approval
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the dual combination bronchodilator Utibron™ Neohaler® (indacaterol/glycopyrrolate) inhalation powder for the long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It is not indicated to treat asthma or sudden symptoms of COPD.
Alternative Migraine Treatments
Migraines can be a pain. Literally. Migraine headaches can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in the head that is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. While migraines can be debilitating, there are some simple ways to cope. If migraines are getting to you, consider giving these treatments a whirl.  
Teen Girls and the HPV Vaccine
In the US, routine HPV vaccination is recommended for all girls before age 13. So why are so many still not getting vaccinated?
Epinephrine Devices Recalled
An epinephrine injection during a serious allergic reaction can be a lifesaver. But one brand of epinephrine injectors has been recalled because they might not deliver a lifesaving dose.
The Low-Fat Myth
Cutting back on the butter, cream and fatty meats is probably a healthy choice. But it may not help you keep the pounds off in the long term.
Lasting Benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Therapy
Could a form of counseling be the most effective way to treat the debilitating symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?
Yervoy Gets a New Use
A medication previously approved to treat melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery just got the approval it needed for another melanoma-related use.
Sing F.A.S.T. to End Stroke
What if learning and sharing a simple song could save a life?
Myths and Facts About Popular Health Foods
You may know that nutrient-rich fruits and veggies are some of the best foods to fuel your body with but did you know that not all foods marketed for “healthy” eating are as good for you as they seem? Read on to find out what’s fact and what’s fiction about a few popular health foods.
Novel Melanoma Lesion Rx Is a Go
There's a new, first-of-its kind treatment for the deadliest type of skin cancer.
<< first202203204205206207208209210last >>

REFINE