Erin Hunter, Assistant Editor

In New York’s medical cannabis program, research showed that patients’ preference around potency differed among users, regardless of their health conditions.

Researchers suggest that immune checkpoint inhibitors significantly preserve the quality of life in patients with cancer.

A study suggests the paradigm of retail pharmacy is shifting, as customers are wanting more health and wellness-centered pharmacies as well as digital services.

For pediatric patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, higher doses of tisagenlecleucel increased their rate of survival after 1 year by nearly 30%.

Investigators reported that people who frequently naps may have an increased risk of high blood pressure and ischemic stroke by 12% compared to people who do not nap.

In a recent survey, community pharmacists discussed current hardships in the industry, which include low supply, increasing costs, and trouble filling necessary positions.

FDA approved dexamethasone tablets USP 1.5mg, 4mg and 6mg, providing a new generic alternative to the steroid Decadron.

Gilead Sciences Inc submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the FDA for sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) following promising trial results.

Scientists found that inhibiting certain immune system receptors could treat colon cancer and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

A new study found that reduced tobacco use lowered deaths, person-years of lost life, and lost earnings across many states nationwide.

The FDA has issued a rule that will grant millions of Americans access to OTC hearing aids in pharmacies or online without a prescription or medical exam required.

Researchers discovered that a common anti-inflammatory drug could lower the number of patients on ventilators from COVID-19, increasing the likelihood of survival by more than 50%.

High rates of HIV can decrease with community-based support.

A new study warns that fluoroquinolone could increase the risk of altered mental status and hospitalizations for advanced chronic kidney disease patients, though it is rare.

Insurer and pharmacy benefit manager policies used to cut the cost of drugs could be so time consuming that they could put newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation patients at risk of stroke.

Women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer felt less worried and better informed with educational intervention, even if their attendance of genetic counseling did not significantly increase.

Patients with gout have a 4 times greater risk of a cardiovascular episode within the 60 days following their flare up.

High school seniors who played contact sports appeared to be the most likely to abuse prescription stimulants during school, and up to 10 years after graduating.

Although some physicians caution against menopausal hormone therapy, a new study finds that it does not lead to breast cancer recurrence or mortality.

Experts predict a bad flu season in the US in 2022, noting children and pregnant women in their third trimester are recommended to be the first in line for flu vaccination.

Study finds link between higher insulin doses and the risk of developing cancer in patients with type 1 diabetes.

New research links some beta-blockers and antiplatelet medications with a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack in hot weather.

Children may have suboptimal long-term brain development if their mother smokes tobacco consistently during pregnancy.

The FDA approval of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu) to treat HER2 mutant non-small cell lung cancer was based on results from the DESTINY-Lung02 phase 2 trial.

Hearing and vision may not be considered hierarchically superior senses anymore, as a new study sheds light on the importance of taste and smell for quality of life.

Lyme disease has reportedly spread geographically and increased in rural and urban populations during the past 15 years.

Researchers studying the gut microbiome found that fiber supplements of any kind could improve gut health.

New study shows that race does not influence outcomes from immunotherapy for aggressive triple-negative breast cancer.

The Prescription Information Modernization Act seeks to modernize health care with up-to-date digital prescribing information to pharmacists.

A daily serving of meat can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 22% and our own gut microbes may contribute to this risk.