Researchers create a combined nasal vaccine that defends against several viruses
New Vaccine Developed at Stanford Medicine Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created a groundbreaking vaccine that targets several viruses simultaneously, including COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia. This innovative vaccine, delivered as a nasal spray, reportedly offers extensive lung protection for several months. This development represents, perhaps, the closest step yet toward a universal vaccine that can […]
Therapy approved for popular toad-derived toxin, enabling widespread hallucinogenic nasal spray.
FDA Designates Toad-Derived Nasal Spray as Breakthrough Treatment It might seem a bit outlandish, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently granted breakthrough therapy designation for a nasal spray derived from a hallucinogenic substance found in the Colorado River toad, known for its potent effects. This experimental drug represents a growing category of […]
Azelastine nasal spray reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, research finds
Potential New Approach to Covid-19 Prevention Recent research suggests a promising method to prevent Covid-19. A team from the University of Saarland in Germany conducted a clinical trial revealing that nasal sprays may lower the risk of coronavirus infection by about two-thirds. This Phase 2 study, published in Jama Internal Medicine, took place at Saarland […]
Texas woman passes away after using nasal irrigation device contaminated with brain-eating amoeba
Texas Woman Dies from Brain Amoeba Infection A tragic incident occurred in Texas when a woman succumbed to a brain-eating amoeba after using contaminated water in a nasal irrigation device. This was reported by health officials, particularly the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The woman, described as “previously healthy,” was at a local […]
Nasal tanning sprays associated with skin cancer, warn trading standards officials
Trading standards officials are raising alarms about the dangers of nose tanning sprays, linking them to cancer, respiratory issues, and other health hazards. The rise in popularity of these risky and largely unregulated products, heavily promoted by social media influencers, mirrors a similar trend seen with vaping among youth, according to the Chartered Trading Standards […]
FDA Allows Use of J&J’s Ketamine-Derived Nasal Spray Depression Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its approval for Johnson & Johnson's nasal spray, Spravato, allowing it to be used as a standalone treatment for millions of U.S. patients dealing with severe depression. The ketamine-derived drug was first approved for use in combination with antidepressants in 2019 and was later used for […]
Neffy, nasal spray alternative to EpiPen for allergic reactions, approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasal spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals as the first needle-free emergency treatment for a potentially deadly allergic reaction. The spray, sold under the brand name Nephi, is seen as an alternative to EpiPens and other auto-injectors filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at risk […]
FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray, a needle-free alternative to EpiPen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first needle-free alternative to EpiPen, a disposable epinephrine nasal spray for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The agency said it approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ Nefi for use in adult and pediatric patients weighing 30 kilograms (about 66 pounds) or more. Last year, the […]
Doctors surprised by results after giving oxytocin in nasal spray form to subjects with loneliness: Study
A team of European and Israeli doctors An interesting study was published A study documented the effects of administering oxytocin, commonly known as the happiness hormone, to lonely people via a nasal spray. Futurism report Oxytocin is typically released during physical intimacy, but it may also be released during other activities. The study was published […]
CVS-branded nasal spray ‘made with machines used to produce pesticides’
According to the report, numerous generic drugs manufactured by the pharmacy chain CVS have been recalled over the past decade after being found to have been produced in unsanitary conditions. For example, CVS brand baby nasal spray was recalled because the machinery used to make it was also used to make insecticide. Bloomberg News reported […]