Medications

HEALTH 1 day ago

Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds

A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.

Rare Diseases 5 days ago

Father created a drug to save his son from a rare disease, now other families are desperate to get it

When his infant son was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease, a Canadian father was dismayed to discover there was no treatment or cure — and so he set out to make one himself.

HEALTH August 22

New COVID vaccines get FDA approval for 2024-2025 season

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the 2024-2025 season. Here's what to know.

HEALTH August 22

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

HEALTH August 20

Doctors can stop severe bleeding ‘in seconds’ with newly approved trauma product

The FDA has approved TRAUMAGEL, a novel treatment that is designed to stop severe bleeding in a matter of seconds. The inventor and Dr. Marc Siegel both discuss how it works.

HEALTH August 17

Arrests in Matthew Perry's death put spotlight on ketamine dangers

Recent arrests made in actor Matthew Perry’s death have cast new light on the dangers of abusing ketamine. Here's what to know about the drug, which has been approved to treat depression.

HEALTH August 16

Cure for men's hair loss could be found in sugar stored in the body, study suggests

New research from the University of Sheffield found that the fix for male pattern baldness might be found in a sugar in the human body. Medical experts shared comments and cautions.

Media August 15

American Society of Plastic Surgeons breaks consensus of medical establishment on transgender care

Expert said the statement by ASPS is evidence of a crumbling manufactured consensus among the American medical establishment

HEALTH August 10

FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its rejection of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. Veterans have long advocated for its approval.

HEALTH August 6

Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn

Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others — could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. Doctors shared cautionary advice.