Medications - Page 10

Health July 23

Ambien under scrutiny amid claims Joe Biden had been taking sleep drug

After Hunter Biden suggested his father's debate performance was impacted by Ambien use, doctors note the sleep medication can cause confusion and cognitive issues in elderly patients.

Health July 22

Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial

Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.

Health July 18

Doctors react to alleged Trump health concerns as photos show swelling and bruising

Medical experts weigh in on President Trump's health after photos show swollen legs and a bruised hand; they discussed venous insufficiency and aspirin therapy side effects.

Health July 16

The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests

Psilocybin treatment, or magic mushrooms, showed cellular life extension in aged mice, according to Emory University researchers. The study co-author discusses the results.

Health July 15

New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests

Research shows promising results for a weekly injectable Parkinson's treatment that maintains consistent medication levels, possibly eliminating multiple daily pills.

Health July 15

Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria

New bacterial mRNA vaccine technology shows promise in fighting plague, and could help address the global threat of antibiotic resistance through rapid vaccine development.

Health July 2

Popular weight-loss drugs show promising new power against debilitating migraines

Study finds the GLP-1 drug liraglutide reduced migraine days by almost 50% in patients with obesity, with quality of life improvements occurring despite minimal weight changes.

Health July 2

Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.

Health June 28

New drug helps patients lose nearly 25% of body weight in early trials

Amycretin, a new weight-loss treatment from Novo Nordisk, combines two hunger hormones, helping participants lose nearly one-quarter of their body weight in early trials.

Health June 27

CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines

CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the mercury-based preservative poses no health risks.

Health June 24

Single dose of 'magic mushrooms' provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find

The magic mushroom compound psilocybin shows long-lasting antidepressant effects in a clinical trial, with patients reporting less anxiety and improved daily functioning years later.