Ineffective Cold Medicine

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA has proposed ending the use of an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications because it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.

Health - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Running experts give tips on how to stay warm while running in cold temperature and suggest gear that will help you stay comfortable and warm.

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective

Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your side

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Target cuts prices on 2,000+ products, from food to cough medicine

Target is reducing the prices of more items as the discount retail chain readies for the holiday shopping season.

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

The best medicine: could a shift to prevention help save the NHS?

Grassroots projects in Surrey show positive impact of tackling health problems before they escalate

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.

How cold warriors used hard science

Two revealing historical books show how the Soviet bloc weaponised space exploration and biochemistry during the cold war

World - Financial Times - October 19

14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)

From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

Tech - Wired - October 19

Palmer: 'Cold' celebration about passion, joy

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has explained why he performs his signature "cold" celebration after each goal, saying it is about showing the "joy" of football.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

New podcast highlights Pennsylvania cold case

Sixty-two years ago this week, 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was murdered inside a Catholic church, steps from her home in Bristol, a suburb of Philadelphia. Despite efforts of investigators, her ...

Kamala Harris cold-opens 'SNL' with Maya Rudolph

The John Mulaney-hosted episode features an appearance from Kamala Harris as the presidential race enters its final days. Chappell Roan debuts a new song.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Alec Baldwin returns to "Saturday Night Live" for cold open skit

The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

Famous alleged serial killer ID'd as suspect in 1979 cold case murder

Suspected 1970s serial killer Bruce Lindahl has now been identified as the culprit in a 1979 cold case murder in Illinois, authorities announced Wednesday.

‘Pole of Cold’: life in the coldest inhabited village on Earth – photo essay

The Siberian republic of Sakha in the Russian far east is one the coldest inhabited regions in the world. The photojournalist Natalya Saprunova spent almost two months documenting the daily lives ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Dodgers do it again, seize 3-0 lead on Yankees in World Series

Freddie Freeman stayed hot with a first-inning homer and New York's bats remained cold. Now LA is one win away from a sweep and a championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

USC fails to score late after driving to the Washington goal line before a last-minute drive sputters in the Huskies' red zone, dooming USC to a 26-21 loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Woman convicted in Florida killer-clown cold case released from prison

A woman convicted of dressing up as a clown in 1990 and murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from prison, putting to rest one of the more bizarre cold cases Florida has ...

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens get 'A' for low-risk, high-reward swing; Panthers taking their medicine

Which side won the trade?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Book Review: Cop cold case unit pursues a rapist, foils a terrorist plot and tackles a 1947 murder

The LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit pursues the two-decades-old Pillowcase Rapist case and tackles the legendary Black Dahlia murder in “The Waiting,” the new Ballard and Bosch thriller by Michael Connelly

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

‘SNL’ cold open features Alec Baldwin during mock Harris Fox News interview

“Saturday Night Live” featured Maya Rudolph playing Vice President Harris in her interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier during its cold open on Saturday. The skit also featured Alec Baldwin as Baier. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Jonquel Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance to bail out Ice-cold Ionescu and Stewart

Sabrina Ionescu’s first shot hit the side of the backboard

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Suspected serial killer linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois

Police vowed to provide answers to the families of Lindahl's suspected victims.

What we’ve learned so far from the Lucy Letby inquiry: ‘cold’ character, missed opportunities and staff shortages

The Thirlwall inquiry has uncovered new details about Letby and the neonatal unit on which she worked. During the two criminal trials of Lucy Letby, jurors were given a huge volume of complex ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Latest in Ineffective Cold Medicine

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective

Target cuts prices on 2,000+ products, from food to cough medicine

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

The best medicine: could a shift to prevention help save the NHS?

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

How cold warriors used hard science

14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)

Palmer: 'Cold' celebration about passion, joy

New podcast highlights Pennsylvania cold case

Kamala Harris cold-opens 'SNL' with Maya Rudolph

Alec Baldwin returns to "Saturday Night Live" for cold open skit

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

Famous alleged serial killer ID'd as suspect in 1979 cold case murder

‘Pole of Cold’: life in the coldest inhabited village on Earth – photo essay

Dodgers do it again, seize 3-0 lead on Yankees in World Series

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

Woman convicted in Florida killer-clown cold case released from prison

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens get 'A' for low-risk, high-reward swing; Panthers taking their medicine

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Book Review: Cop cold case unit pursues a rapist, foils a terrorist plot and tackles a 1947 murder

‘SNL’ cold open features Alec Baldwin during mock Harris Fox News interview

Jonquel Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance to bail out Ice-cold Ionescu and Stewart

Suspected serial killer linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois

What we’ve learned so far from the Lucy Letby inquiry: ‘cold’ character, missed opportunities and staff shortages

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