Medications - Page 25

October 7, 2024

Aging slowdown could be surprise benefit of existing medication, research shows

A drug used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients is being touted for potentially slowing down aging. Experts comment on the potential benefits and the need for more research.

October 6, 2024

Hurricane Helene flooding in NC stirs yellow jacket swarms, prompting distribution of Benadryl and EpiPens

Swarms of stinging insects in North Carolina are swarming those trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, prompting the distribution of Benadryl and epinephrine injections.

October 1, 2024

Does everyone need to take vitamins — and which are most important? Here’s what to know

More than half of American adults took dietary supplements between 2017 and 2020 — but are vitamins really essential for everyone? Experts share what you need to know.

September 27, 2024

New schizophrenia drug gets FDA approval, taking novel approach to treating brain disorder

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved COBENFY, an oral medication that marks the first new class of drugs for schizophrenia in more than 30 years.

September 24, 2024

Green tea for fueling weight loss? Experts reveal the skinny truth

Recently, social media posts have been buzzing about green tea as a way to shed pounds without the medication and high costs. Experts discuss the beverage's weight-loss potential.

September 23, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine gets FDA approval for home use: ‘A good alternative’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist — the nasal spray flu vaccine — for home use by a patient or adult caregiver. Dr. Nicole Saphier and Dr. Marc Siegel weigh in.

September 23, 2024

Testosterone therapy could help boost women's sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts say

Some middle-aged women are boosting their libido with hormone replacement therapy. Experts discuss why balancing hormones can be helpful for women approaching menopause.

September 17, 2024

Superbugs due to antibiotic resistance could kill 39 million people by 2050, large study finds

Resistance to antibiotics has led to one million worldwide deaths each year since 1990, and is expected to cause more than 39 million more fatalities by 2050, a new study has found.

September 16, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say

Boosting a certain brain protein could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The University of Cincinnati researchers and an Alzheimer's Association expert weigh in.

September 12, 2024

‘Dual-action’ weight-loss pill helps people drop 13% of body weight in three months in early trials

An experimental weight-loss pill helped people drop 13% of their body weight in a three-month period. The results from early clinical trials were presented by Novo Nordisk this week.