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Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market
An existing drug for HIV could double as a preventative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are antivirals that are approved to treat HIV infection, but…
No link between ADHD medications and psychosis, study finds
Analyses of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder found no evidence that the drugs caused psychosis,…
Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study
Weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have both been found effective at helping people shed excess pounds — and now a new study explores their link to obesity-related cancer (ORC) risk. Obesity is a known risk factor for…
Drug said to be effective against early migraine symptoms
Ubrogepant successfully warded off early migraine symptoms in patients who took the drug one to six hours before a headache, causing a 72% increased likelihood a…
Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study
Left-handedness and certain neurological disorders could go hand-in-hand, a new study revealed, though the researchers and others acknowledged potential limitations. While about 10% of people in the world are…
Barcode scanner apps reveal truth about food, cosmetics
1 of 2 | Food barcode scanner apps such as the French-made Yuka that provide nutritional ratings based on a products' ingredients are soaring in…
Top 10 most expensive prescription drugs in the US by price and by sales volume
On the heels of President Donald Trump’s Monday announcement of an executive order that will slash prescription drug prices in the U.S., the spotlight is on current costs and how much Americans could save. The president’s order calls…
After 2 reported deaths, officials tell Ixchiq users age 60+ to stop vaccine temporarily
In November 2023, the FDA approved Ixchiq for the prevention of disease caused by the chikungunya virus in patients age 18 and older. Chikungunya is an infection…
AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival
A simple selfie could hold hidden clues to one’s biological age — and even how long they’ll live. That’s according to researchers from Mass General Brigham, who developed a deep-learning algorithm called FaceAge.Using a photo of…
Double-lung transplant in U.S. saves German mother of twins
Cornelia Tischmacher, husband Udo Kittelmann, and their 8-year-old twins, Lucie (L) and Leo reunited during spring break in April after mom's double-lung transplant…
Top 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms
Allergy season is upon us, and it’s bringing about some of the worst cases yet. "Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places they didn’t before," according to the American Lung Association…
130,000 more Igloo coolers recalled over amputation fears
Igloo has recalled another 130,000 coolers over fears that pinch points around the handles and latches could lead to finger amputations. Photo courtesy of the U.S.…
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer, the product’s maker announced on Friday. The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are…
FDA approves 3 natural food color additives
1 of 2 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved three new natural food color additives, part of Department of Health and Human Services…
Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation
An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease. Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed just before his 60th birthday, according to a press release…
First at-home test to screen for cervical cancer approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Teal Health to provide the nation's first at-home test kit to screen for cervical…
Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital
A young Maryland woman is "relieved and recovering" after doctors performed a novel surgery to remove her potentially deadly cancerous tumors. A surgical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) extracted the tumors,…
Survey: U.S. adults’ use of illicit opioids 20 times higher than previously estimated
1 of 2 | A study found Americans using illicit opioids, including fentanyl, is 20 times higher than previously estimated. Photo courtesy U.S. Drug…
Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it
Tossing in a load of wash at home sounds ordinary and harmless. But healthcare professionals who wash their work uniforms at home may be unknowingly spreading superbugs, according to a new study.Professor Katie Laird of De…
Ultra-processed foods tied to Parkinson’s disease risk
Ultra-processed foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, hot dogs and ketchup appear to increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study…