Medications - Page 17

May 7

Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

May 6

Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment

A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.

May 5

Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man's blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

May 3

Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study

Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.

May 2

A common killer bug is endangering Americans: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

May 1

Weight-loss drugs to get surprising endorsement from global health giant

The WHO announced its plan to support GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Zepbound, to address the global obesity epidemic, according to Reuters.

May 1

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

April 28

‘Abortion pill’ found to have ‘severe adverse effects’ for 1 in 10 women, study finds

A new study reveals "serious adverse events" associated with mifepristone, commonly called the "abortion pill," as researchers and experts highlight potential risks.

April 28

Alternative cancer treatment could replace chemo and surgery, study suggests

A "groundbreaking" cancer treatment trial by Memorial Sloan Kettering shows immunotherapy alone can eliminate some tumors, offering patients an alternative to chemotherapy and surgery.

April 26

RFK Jr. urges Americans to dispose of medicine safely — and to not flush them

On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Americans to dispose of their prescription medications safely.