Medications - Page 2

Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

August 28, 2026

Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A Brown University study found Shingrix reduced dementia risk by 24% over four years, building on prior research linking the shingles vaccine to brain health.

FDA approves once-daily pill for deadly cancer after patients' survival rates nearly double

August 26, 2026

FDA approves once-daily pill for deadly cancer after patients' survival rates nearly double

Revolution Medicines' Rasonque targets the RAS protein driving 95% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases, offering a critical option after chemotherapy fails.

Pro-life CEO predicts Trump FDA nominee could bring renewed scrutiny to abortion drug risks

August 25, 2026

Pro-life CEO predicts Trump FDA nominee could bring renewed scrutiny to abortion drug risks

Trump's FDA nominee Heidi Overton could bring renewed scrutiny to mifepristone, says Americans United for Life CEO who calls her a "pro-life" pick.

Anti-aging supplements taken by millions may undermine cancer treatment, study warns

August 24, 2026

Anti-aging supplements taken by millions may undermine cancer treatment, study warns

Popular NAD+-boosting supplements like NMN and nicotinamide riboside may shield pancreatic cancer cells from chemotherapy, a new study warns.

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

August 23, 2026

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

Tadalafil users were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma, a study found, raising new questions about long-term Cialis use and eye pressure risks.

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

August 22, 2026

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

Potassium phosphate was injected instead of an anesthetic into four patients' spines during joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

August 20, 2026

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

Merck and Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine hit its Phase 3 trial endpoint, showing improved recurrence-free survival in melanoma patients after surgery.

Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn

August 19, 2026

Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn

Experts reveal the precise morning routine that oral Wegovy users should follow to prevent caffeine from interfering with weight-loss drug absorption.

Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

August 14, 2026

Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.

Postpartum mom Lindsay Clancy on trial for murder brings court to a halt with sudden breakdown

August 13, 2026

Postpartum mom Lindsay Clancy on trial for murder brings court to a halt with sudden breakdown

Lindsay Clancy sobbed and said "I can't do this" as a medical examiner described the autopsy of her 5-year-old daughter Cora in court Wednesday.