The FDA is requiring new label warnings on general anesthetics and sedatives, indicating that lengthy or prolonged use on children or pregnant women could cause brain developmental problems.…
The FDA is warning that codeine and tramadol should not be given to children, due to the risk of potentially fatal respiratory problems.…
A new study warns that melatonin supplements, often used to help people sleep, frequently have widely varying amounts of the active ingredient, and can sometimes contain serotonin, which is a controlled substance that can cause health problems.…
A new study warns that many children with ADHD are being prescribed antipsychotics, like Risperdal, without having a diagnosis of other mental illnesses.…
The drugs Topamax and Elavil were ineffective at treating children’s migraines, and exposed them to a host of potentially harmful side effects, according to a new study.…
A new study warns that unnecessary use of antibiotics in newborns with very low birth weight could increase their risk of death, blindness, and other health problems.…
A new study finds that child opioid overdoses have doubled in recent years, resulting in an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.…
Hyland’s has announced it is ending sales of its teething tablets and gels in the U.S. after the FDA warned that the homeopathic products may be harmful to children’s health.…
The FDA is warning parents that homeopathic teething tablets and gels should not be given to infants, warning that there could be health risks.…
The findings of a new report indicate that ADHD drugs may not be as effective as behavioral therapy at improving grades and homework completion.…
