March 20, 2025 Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
March 18, 2025 Bipartisan bill seeks to stop pharmacy middlemen from driving up drug costs for financial gain The "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act" was unveiled by a group of bipartisan lawmakers Tuesday, aimed at reforming the incentive structure for Pharmacy Benefit Managers so that they are not encouraged to promote high-cost drugs.
March 12, 2025 Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.
February 26, 2025 Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin “Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.
February 25, 2025 Trump signs executive order to make healthcare prices 'transparent' President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order requiring agency actions to make healthcare prices "transparent" for consumers.
February 25, 2025 Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.
February 24, 2025 My state is conquering the opioid crisis. Other states need to do the same When NH Gov. Chris Sununu took office, his state was the second worst for opioids. With the help of billions in settlement money, the problem is finally getting better.
February 22, 2025 Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.
February 21, 2025 Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.
February 20, 2025 Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.
