Medicine

Newest research shows repurposable drugs and spinal fluid trials could potentially lead to Alzheimer’s cure

May 19th, 2022

Developing new treatments for ailments can be a tedious and frustrating process for scientists. Oftentimes, newly developed drugs just don’t work the way they were intended, falling short of expectations and leading to a dead end. But other times, a drug developed for one purpose turns out to be even more effective at treating something …

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People lost 53 lbs on average in revolutionary weight loss drug trial

May 8th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

A revolutionary weight loss drug could get users the effects of bariatric surgery without the permanent changes that it entails. Weight loss supplements have become a big market in recent years. This new drug may soon join the fray. The drug, which is being developed by pharmaceutical company Lilly is called tirzepatide. And, in a …

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These 2 medicines are being pulled from store shelves right now

February 18th, 2022

Andy Meek

We regularly report on the announcement of food and product recalls each week, the result of everything from ingredients in the product not included on the label to problems in the manufacturing process. Some of the most important product recalls to know about, meanwhile, include OTC medicines that companies must pull from shelves. As with …

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Scientists may have just cured HIV in a woman for the first time ever

February 18th, 2022

Joshua Hawkins

A new report has surfaced that shows a promising cure for HIV. According to the report, a group of American researchers may have cured HIV in a woman for the first time. The team reportedly used successes and failures from the past to drive the treatment of the patient forward. This allowed them to …

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Revolutionary new FDA-approved eye drops help you see without glasses

December 12th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

A drug company has created a new eye drop that lets people see without reading glasses. The new drop is called Vuity and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October. When used, it can treat age-related blurry near vision for six to 10 hours. It could help millions who rely on reading …

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Scientists might create exercise in a pill with this newly discovered particle

December 11th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

You might be able to skip leg day at the gym and still get some of the benefits of exercise. “How?” I hear you ask. Well, scientists have discovered a particle that could be used to make an exercise pill. According to researchers at the Australian National University (ANU), the particle would allow them to …

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These shape-shifting robot fish swim through the body to attack cancer

November 23rd, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

Scientists have been looking for new ways to treat cancer for years now. Newly developed shape-shifting robots could provide a new avenue for treatment. The new robots are shaped like fish and can deliver drugs directly to the affected cells. This could help alleviate side effects from cancer-fighting treatments like chemotherapy. Once the technology is …

Lifestyle

If you take this pain medicine, there’s an FDA recall so stop and call your doctor

November 10th, 2021

Chris Smith

It’s not only essential to take the correct medicine for your condition at the right time of day. You also have to ensure you respect the dosage your physician recommends. But that’s impossible to do if the meds you received contain a higher strength than what is advertised on the packaging. That’s precisely what happened …

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Urgent FDA blood pressure medicine recall – do you take these meds?

October 22nd, 2021

Yoni Heisler

While many of the food recalls we cover are made out of an abundance of caution, recalls involving medications are naturally a bit more serious. To this end, the FDA recently announced two blood pressure medicine recalls that are worth bringing to your attention. If you take either of these medicines, it’s crucial that you …

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The answer to cancer might be these tiny robots

March 7th, 2021

Mike Wehner

Cancer treatments have improved dramatically over the past few decades. Many types of cancer have a high survival rate thanks to medical interventions that can slow or stop the growth of tumors and even eliminate them entirely. Despite that, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease, …