Medications - Page 21

Joe Biden's alleged Ambien use sparks warnings about jobs that prohibit sleep aids

July 24, 2025

Joe Biden's alleged Ambien use sparks warnings about jobs that prohibit sleep aids

Joe Biden's alleged Ambien use raises questions, as the medication is contraindicated for those requiring mental alertness, according to industry guidelines.

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

July 23, 2025

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.

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

July 22, 2025

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.

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

July 18, 2025

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.

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

July 16, 2025

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.

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

July 15, 2025

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.

Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria

July 15, 2025

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.

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

July 2, 2025

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.

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

July 2, 2025

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.

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

June 28, 2025

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.