July 18, 2023 New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.
July 15, 2023 'Dentist's dream' of regrowing teeth advances to clinical trials in Japan, says report Patients who haven't developed a full set of teeth due to genetics will be eligible, potentially, to participate in future clinical trials for experimental medicine to regrow teeth.
July 12, 2023 What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths The White House released a response plan this week to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S. But, what is the drug and what are its effects?
July 10, 2023 Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda from Novo Nordisk are being investigated after three people experienced an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
July 3, 2023 Australia becomes 1st country to allow patients with depression, PTSD take psychedelics Australia has officially become the world’s first country to legalize the use of psychedelic substances to treat patients suffering from either depression or PTSD.
June 29, 2023 Heads up on migraines as expert reveals tips for finding relief from 'debilitating' headaches For National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, neurologist Lauren R. Natbony, M.D., reveals common myths and misconceptions, plus advice on migraine prevention and treatment.
June 28, 2023 Kelly Clarkson reluctantly took antidepressants during messy divorce: 'I'm not happy and I need help' Kelly Clarkson is getting candid about her use of antidepressants, sharing that she "wouldn't have made it" through her divorce without them.
June 28, 2023 First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients The first drug ever generated by artificial intelligence has entered Phase 2 clinical trials with lung disease patients; the first dose was successfully administered to a human, Insilico Medicine announced.
June 26, 2023 Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan The CDC announced several locally acquired malaria cases in Texas and Florida within the past two months. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the risks of transmission and available medications.
June 26, 2023 Iraqi residents turn to natural remedies as health care becomes unaffordable Residents in Iraq are struggled to afford pharmaceutical products. The high costs of prescriptions have caused many residents to turn to natural remedies as a cheaper alternative.
