Evolocumab trial could reshape how doctors treat high-risk cholesterol patients
A major cholesterol guideline arrived just as pivotal new trial data emerged, revealing how fast-moving evidence could soon…
Vaping beats traditional tools for quitting smoking
A sweeping analysis of global evidence suggests nicotine e-cigarettes may outperform traditional quit aids, but lingering safety uncertainties…
Triglyceride-lowering drug olezarsen fails to reduce arterial plaque
Despite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atherosclerosis…
Oral semaglutide fails to slow early Alzheimer’s decline in two phase 3 trials
Despite hopes raised by earlier observational studies and biomarker shifts, The Lancet trials found that oral semaglutide did…
Acute cannabis intoxication appears to broadly disrupt most of the memory systems
Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them. A new Washington State University study…
Chronic back pain linked to heightened sound sensitivity in the brain
People with chronic back pain process everyday sounds differently, and more intensely, than people without pain, according to…
Meningococcal B vaccine fails to prevent gonorrhea, trial shows
Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults
A carefully controlled trial finds that magnesium can lower fasting glucose in older adults with magnesium deficiency, but…
A common diabetes drug may prevent long COVID when taken early
Large clinical trials and real-world data point to a familiar diabetes drug as a simple, safe way to…
Clinical trial launched to test experimental intranasal spray against respiratory viruses
Last year, at least one million people in the U.S. were hospitalized for respiratory virus illnesses like the flu or…
Red light therapy may protect athletes’ brains from repetitive impacts
Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer’s madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the cause…