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Ramipril blood pressure tablets recalled for containing wrong medication

Ellen Jenne Senior U35 Spare Time Writer and Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director 12:33, 12 Mar 2026Updated 16:02, 12 Mar 2026 Tesco Pharmacy has issued a recall of a batch of blood pressure medication(Image: Getty) A specific batch of blood pressure …

Delaying Menstruation to Fast: Kabul Women Turn to Contraceptive Pills as Doctors Sound the Alarm

Several women and girls in Kabul say that every year during the month of Ramadan, they use tablets that delay their menstrual cycle so they can fast throughout the entire month. They add that completing the full fast during Ramadan is very important to …

Ozempic's drug maker, Novo Nordisk, receives FDA warning letter over unreported side effects: What are they?

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is now in focus and is facing scrutiny from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Tuesday (local time) said that it received a warning letter from the FDA for failing to report all suspected side effects experienced by …

Key Facts About Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

To determine its initial offer for a maximum fair price for a selected drug, CMS: (1) identifies therapeutic alternative(s) for the selected drug; (2) determines pricing information about the therapeutic alternatives to determine the starting point for …

Managing Pediatric Drug-Induced Dyspepsia with H2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs): Indian Paediatricians’ Perspectives

Drugs are identified as a frequent cause of new-onset dyspeptic symptoms, like upper abdominal pain, early sense of satiety, epigastric discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or behind the breastbone, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms are …

New Pill for Sleep Apnea Cuts Breathing Interruptions by Nearly 50%

Patient with CPAP machine (Continuous positive airway pressure therapy). Credit: Obesity Canada / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 A new pill being tested for sleep apnea reduced nighttime breathing interruptions by up to 47% in patients with moderate to …

US FDA launches unified platform to report drug side effects

Wed, March 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM UTC FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo March 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug …

Huons wins IND approval for Phase 2 dry eye drug trial

Huons, a South Korean pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic and injectable medicines, said Thursday it has received Investigational New Drug approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial of its dry eye …

Beyond pills and surgery: how radiofrequency ablation is helping chronic pain sufferers

Today, chronic pain doesn’t just affect older adults or individuals who have been severely injured. It affects professionals, young adults, and athletes, with career hiccups, sleep disruptions, mobility problems, and mental health issues as a result. …

CDCR terminates weight loss drug program

The line of incarcerated individuals at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center waiting to receive injectable medication on Tuesday mornings recently got smaller as SQ began weaning patients off GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss. “If I need it for my health …

Health chiefs give green light to new menopause pill which can stop hot flushes and night sweats

By MARTI STELLING, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 12:06 EDT, 11 March 2026 | Updated: 23:53 EDT, 11 March 2026 Women blighted by debilitating hot flushes and night sweats could soon find relief thanks to a new daily menopause pill approved for use on the NHS. …

US FDA launches unified platform to report drug side effects

FDA sends warning letter to Novo Nordisk over Ozempic, Wegovy side effects

The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the makers of Ozempic and Wegovy for not reporting potential side effects of the drugs. The agency told Novo Nordisk it had “serious violations” connected to semaglutide, the active ingredient in …

DCGI cracks down on indirect promotion of weight-loss prescription drugs

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed all pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers to immediately stop surrogate, or indirect, promotion of prescription drugs, particularly targeting new weight-loss and metabolic disorder …

No prescription, no test; The drugs fueling one of Kenya’s public health threats

A mother walks into a chemist in Busia, Nairobi, or even Garissa. Her child has a cough and a mild fever. Instead of visiting a hospital, she explains the symptoms across the counter. Within minutes, she leaves with antibiotics, no prescription, no …

Senator Josh Hawley Introduces Bill to Take Abortion Pill Off the Market

Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation Tuesday to strip federal approval from the dangerous abortion drug mifepristone, which he described as “inherently dangerous” to women. The abortion pill has killed millions of babies and injured tens of thousands of …

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide

Experts call for chronic cough to be added to fat jab warnings, after spike of new 'side effect' seen in GLP-1 patients

They’ve been hailed as miracle drugs, helping millions shed stubborn pounds and cutting the risk of heart attack and stroke by around 20 per cent. But as the use of GLP-1 weight-loss jabs has soared, doctors say they are also seeing more patients in A& …

The birth control pill and cancer: What are the risks?

A flood of recent social media posts described hormonal birth control pills as cancer causing. "The WHO has just released a statement labeling birth control pills as a Group 1 cancer-causing agent," one conservative commentator wrote March 8 on X …

Hawkeye Bio Granted U.S. Patent for Graphene Biosensor Platform Enabling Ultra-Sensitive Protease Biomarker Detection

Patent covers pristine graphene–based biosensor technology to translate protease activity into measurable optical signals for early cancer detection WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawkeye Bio, Inc. …

ARO Med Spa to Host 'Spring Glow Reveal' Event Featuring Advanced PicoWay Laser Technology

Educational beauty event in El Paso highlights innovative treatment for pigmentation, acne scars, and skin rejuvenation EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ARO Med Spa will host a special educational beauty event, …

Conductive Grounding Textiles Are Emerging as a New Category in Sleep Technology, According to EcoHeal

Growing interest in conductive textiles and grounding bedding highlights the expanding role of materials science in modern sleep technology AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovations in sleep technology are increasingly …

ClinCapture Introduces AI-Powered Trial Build Platform for Intelligent Clinical Studies

ClinCapture announces AI-powered clinical trial build tech that automates study configuration, and advances intelligent architecture for clinical research. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClinCapture …

New Journal Empowers Teens and Parents to Communicate Through Anxiety and Emotion

ID, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly announces the release of Combating Teen Anxiety: Teen-Parent Communication Journal, a ground-breaking guide by Gina Nelson, LCSW, designed to create a safe …

Black Heart Association to Provide On-Site Heart Health Screenings at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit

The national nonprofit will offer cardiovascular testing and education to attendees at one of the country’s most influential gatherings of professional women. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Heart …

Autom8ion Lab Helps Businesses Eliminate Manual Work Through Custom AI Infrastructure

Autom8ion Lab delivers custom AI systems and automation workflows that streamline operations, reduce overhead, and modernize execution. PLANT CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autom8ion Lab, an AI automation agency …

DARCO International Introduces AllRound Shoe™ to Support Comfortable Healing and Everyday Mobility

DARCO’s AllRound Shoe™ offers a protective closed-toe design, increased midfoot volume, and improved comfort for post-operative recovery. HUNTINGTON, WV, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DARCO International, a company dedicated to …

DiaGen AI Inc. Appoints Life Sciences and AI Expert Aditya Tallapragada to Advisory Board

Appointment brings deep life sciences, clinical, & global market expertise to DiaGen as it scales its AI-driven drug discovery tools and platform abroad. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiaGen AI Inc. (“DiaGen”), …

Infectious Disease In Vitro Diagnostics Market 2026 Advancing Rapid Detection And Public Health Preparedness

The Business Research Company's Infectious Disease In Vitro Diagnostics Market 2026 Advancing Rapid Detection And Public Health Preparedness LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The infectious …

Nancy G. Brinker and Eric Brinker Leadership Gift Helps Generate $5 Million for Promise Fund at Palm Beach Event

Funds will expand breast and cervical cancer screenings, patient navigation, and follow-up care for women facing barriers to care across South Florida PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Promise Fund recently …

SacValley MedShare Welcomes Becky Shoemaker as QHIO Program and Project Director

SacValley MedShare appoints Becky Shoemaker as QHIO Program and Project Director, strengthening the it's leadership in healthcare interoperability. CHICO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SacValley MedShare is pleased …

Jason Ruedy 'The Home Loan Arranger' Explains Why Denver Homeowners Are Refinancing FHA Loans to Remove PMI

Denver Mortgage Expert Jason Ruedy “The Home Loan Arranger” Says Many Colorado Homeowners Are Refinancing FHA Loans to Eliminate PMI DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, widely known as “The Home Loan …

Author Elizabeth M. Lykins Encourages Compassion, Kindness, and Community Action in a Time of Global Uncertainty

The author says knowledge, compassion, and everyday action empower individuals amid global challenges. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global uncertainty continues to shape daily life, from geopolitical …

Octave Holdings & Investments and Vantico Investments Purchase Two Acquisitions for $52M to Launch The OVA Fund

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Octave Holdings & Investments (Octave) and Vantico Investments (Vantico) are pleased to announce the first two acquisitions under their recently launched Octave Vantico Alliance Fund …

Affinity Counseling of Colorado Launches New Website to Expand Access to Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy Across Colorado

Denver-based virtual therapy practice unveils a redesigned website highlighting trauma-informed, relational care for adults across Colorado DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affinity Counseling of Colorado, a Denver …

Bounce Back Physical Therapy Launches ReGen Medical RCT Shockwave Device for Advanced Pain Relief in Wayne, PA

WAYNE, PA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bounce Back Physical Therapy announces the launch of the ReGen Medical RCT Shockwave Device, an advanced non-invasive technology now available at its Wayne, Pennsylvania clinic. This next- …

Northeast Health Services Opens New Clinic in Auburn, MA to Serve Community Needs

Northeast Health Services has opened a new clinic in Auburn, MA, increasing access to quality mental healthcare for the community via in-person and telehealth. AUBURN, MA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northeast Health …

New Research Reveals Smartwatch Technology May Detect Cannabis Intoxication in Real Time

Preliminary findings to debut at the American College of Medical Toxicology Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cannabis legalization expands across the United States and around …

ioHealth’s Intelligent Overlay: Home Health EMR Innovation

ioHealth launches the first Intelligent Overlay for home health, enabling real-time clinical support and compliance without needing EMR migrations. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ioHealth, a developer of …