New restrictions on use of certain cough and pain medicine to treat children have been announced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The government body warned parents and health care professionals that medicines containing codeine and tramadol carry "serious risks" to children under...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a meeting with the Pediatric Advisory Committee to evaluate the use of prescription medication containing opioids when treating coughs in children. A statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, highlighted the potential risks of these...

In the latest step taken by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address the nation's opioid abuse epidemic, the agency has changed the indication of cough medicines containing opioids to exclude all pediatric patients.  Following the latest safety labeling changes, opioid cough and...

Every home needs a well-stocked medicine cabinet and this is especially true during the winter months when the common cold, flu and other winter ailments are particularly prevalent. While there is no cure for the common cold, there are many over-the-counter drugs to reduce those unpleasant cold...

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people across the United States every year. Around 8% percent of Americans, both adults and children, suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and around 50 million live with some form of allergy. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, even those who deal...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the top three leading causes of death globally. Learn the key symptoms of COPD and how best to manage the condition. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is diagnosed in about 12.5 million people in the U.S. and is the third leading...