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 Benzhydryl Compounds
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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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Mathematical model could help boost drug efficacy by getting dosing in rhythm with circadian clocks
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a mathematical model that reveals how our circadian rhythms can have dramatic impacts on how our bodies interact with medicines.
Oct 14, 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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Global study pinpoints genes for depression across ethnicities
New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict the risk of depression regardless of ethnicity. The study is published in ...
Jan 14, 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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Multiple sclerosis trial suggests medication and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fatigue
In a study of commonly used treatments for people with multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in meaningful improvements in fatigue, a University of Michigan-led ...
Oct 16, 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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