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 - November 7

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 - November 7

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 - November 7

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Experts warn hundreds could be affected by the shortage in radioisotopes used to track cancer.

TeleTracking proves that efficiency is the best medicine

Heathcare software provider is cutting waiting times, discharge times — and millions of pounds of costs

World - Financial Times - November 13

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.

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 - November 3

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.

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 - November 7

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 - November 3

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling ...

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Former Sabres Star Ice-Cold With New Team

This former Sabres star is struggling with his new team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

‘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 - November 3

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 ...

Hologram in Amsterdam window aims to solve sex worker's murder

The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.

'SNL' Cold Open jokingly appeals to Trump in first post-election episode

The cast of “Saturday Night Live” jokingly appealed to President-elect Donald Trump in a cold open sketch in their first episode since the 2024 presidential election. “On Tuesday, Americans went to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

1959 cold case of boy's murder in Wisconsin solved through DNA testing

The boy's adpotive mother admitted to killing her son, but investigators could not tie the case to skeletal remains found in 1959 until now.

Coups, colonialism and all that jazz: the film that unravels extraordinary cold war truths

Johan Grimonprez’s documentary Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat reveals the curious link between Black Americans’ fight for civil rights and the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Hologram used in bid to solve sex worker's cold case murder

Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.

Keep Away the Cold With the Best Down and Puffer Jackets of 2024

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

'Multi-hazard' Storm Bert causing disruption across UK

High winds and snow are affecting road and rail travel, while heavy rain brings the potential for flooding.

The Post-Cold War Era Is Finished. Liberalism and Democracy Will Go On.

A new world order doesn’t mean the old politics simply disappears.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

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 - November 2

I'm a longevity researcher and doctor of functional medicine: Here’s what I do every day for a long, healthy life

Dr. Frank Lipman has over 35 years of experience in functional medicine, and now focuses on longevity. Here are his daily practices for a longer, happier life.

Business - CNBC - November 10

30% of federal student loan borrowers have gone without food or medicine, CFPB finds

Thirty percent of student loan borrowers say they've gone without food or medicine due to their monthly bills, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds.

Business - CNBC - November 13

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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

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

TeleTracking proves that efficiency is the best medicine

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

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

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Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

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The Post-Cold War Era Is Finished. Liberalism and Democracy Will Go On.

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

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