Popular OTC drugs could drain your body of nutrients
Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good…
Spiritual care should be routine for patients with neurological diseases
People living with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia and epilepsy face not only physical decline, but…
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.…
Buck Institute launches a new initiative to measure and extend human healthspan
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging today announced the launch of Healthspan Horizons, a new initiative designed to…
Battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role
You’ve heard of the little blue pill. Now, a new documentary is turning the spotlight on the pink…
A controversial drug promises to lessen their sting. Some experts are sounding the alarm.
This is part of Breakup Week. We just can’t do this anymore. A medical treatment that can repair a…
‘I’m a doctor and I’d never advise people to take one common medication’
Doctor Amir Khan has warned against using a common medication. He recently admitted he would never advise people…
Marquis Who’s Who Recognizes Alistair Fyfe for Excellence in Health Care
Alistair Fyfe brings over four decades of success and innovation in medicine, technology and business management to his…
Highlighting the global “care gap” in life-threatening injuries
A new international study published in The Lancet eClinicalMedicine has mapped global blood transfusion practices for life-threatening abdominal injuries,…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…