Tag: Medication
Louisiana governor signs bill making two abortion drugs controlled dangerous substances
NEW ORLEANS -- First-of-its-kind legislation that classifies two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances was signed into…
As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021 | CBC Radio
The Current19:26Doping concerns ahead of the Paris OlympicsA recent investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) clearance of…
Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever
LILANDA, Zambia -- Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with…
Louisiana Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana…
HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer…
Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?
WASHINGTON -- How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job?It’s a new question…
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope
MBALE, Uganda -- Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. But when a sister died,…
Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID
GENEVA -- After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions, leaders at the World…
Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose
SEATTLE -- Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24…
Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal…
European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca's COVID shot, at company's request
LONDON -- The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled,…