New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
‘Very potent’ supplement once given to Soviet cosmonauts can curb anxiety
Houston, we have a chill pill. Back in the 1960s, Soviet scientists developed a sweet little supplement that…
The brain busting side-effects of Ozempic-like fat jabs revealed – ‘slashing risk of silent killers’
THEY’VE been hailed as miracle weight-loss jabs – but the effects of Ozempic-style drugs could go far beyond…
The World’s Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School
On July 14, 48 students walked through the doors of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in…
Allergies linked to lower lung cancer risk, new study finds
Could your allergies be protecting you? This large-scale study finds a surprising link between common allergies and reduced…
AI turns old diabetes drug Halicin into a potent weapon against superbugs
Can an AI-repurposed diabetes drug tackle our toughest superbugs? Researchers reveal Halicin’s powerful action against deadly multidrug-resistant bacteria,…
Neurosurgeon Greg Malham accused of ‘sexist’ and ‘unprofessional’ behaviour by colleagues and patients
It started out as one of those odd stories you sometimes see in the rough and tumble of…
Tylenol Is the “Most Dangerous OTC Drug,” Doctors Warn — Best Life
In cases of mild sickness, your pharmacy usually has everything you need to get on the path to…
Another Doctor Is Dead in Gaza
Five months ago, when I was on a medical mission in northern Gaza, a Palestinian cardiologist named Marwan…
East Texas pharmacist explains negative effects of heat on medication
East Texas (KTRE) – As we approach the hottest months of the year in Texas, it becomes more…
Medieval remedies show surprising parallels to modern wellness trends
It turns out the Dark Ages weren’t all that dark! According to new research, medieval medicine was way…
The Underfunded Mystery of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers It was a Saturday morning — August 8, 2020 — and 44-year-old Carlo was on…