The Benadryl Challenge isn't going away—here's how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026, with heartbreaking consequences.
Jul 27, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Diphenhydramine
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Some antihistamines may increase dementia risk in older hospitalized patients
An analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that older inpatients admitted by physicians who prescribe higher amounts of first-generation antihistamines face an elevated risk of delirium while in ...
Oct 22, 2025
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US drug supply deeply dependent on Chinese ingredients
A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk.
Oct 17, 2025
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Social media challenges linked to dangerous misuse of over-the-counter antihistamines by teens
Adolescents and young adults are misusing common over‐the‐counter antihistamines, putting them at risk of severe health outcomes including heart arrhythmias, seizures or death, according to research presented during the American ...
Sep 26, 2025
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Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds
Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those who encounter it. Two studies presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Seizures caused by children swallowing medications or illegal substances doubled over 15-year period, poison data show
New data shows that the number of children suffering a seizure after swallowing medications or illegal substances has doubled between 2009 and 2023 in the US. The findings were presented at the European Emergency Medicine ...
Oct 15, 2024
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North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to recover from the storm.
Oct 5, 2024
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Navigating the risks: Safeguarding maternal and fetal health in emergency agitation treatment
A recent review article provides critical insights into the management of acute agitation in reproductive-age females and during pregnancy within the emergency departments (EDs). The study emphasizes the importance of considering ...
May 7, 2024
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She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?
Emily Gebel was trying to figure out why she was having trouble breastfeeding. That's when she felt a lump.
Oct 3, 2023
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Q&A: Why are ineffective oral decongestants still on store shelves?
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel concluded last week that the decongestant phenylephrine, contained in many over-the-counter cold remedies—including some formulations of popular brands like Sudafed, Tylenol, ...
Sep 21, 2023
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