A recent decision by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel to ease restrictions on peptides has initiated a debate on the safety of this class of therapeutics. The main issue is not the potential benefits of peptides for health but the integrity of the advisory panel’s recommendation. Many believe that the decision was...
Researchers have pinpointed changes in white blood cells that seem to forecast how individuals with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, might respond to treatment. This discovery holds promise for aiding doctors in determining who might benefit from immunotherapy. The study, involving a group of 24 patients, lays groundwork for future exploration rather than...
Rachelle Gardner heard about an experimental drug for pancreatic cancer and cautiously explored its potential. Her primary concerns included eligibility, hospital access, and whether she would live long enough to benefit. In late July, her questions found answers. At City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, Gardner took three light blue pills from a bottle, swallowing...
Research from Sweden’s Lund University suggests nearly half of dementia cases might be linked to modifiable risk factors. It emphasizes how lifestyle habits and chronic health conditions can harm the brain over time. Health risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and elevated blood lipids are notably associated with brain damage found in...
A Growing Concern in U.S. Hospitals Scientists have identified that the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris poses a significant risk in hospitals across the United States. This fungus, which survives on human skin by manipulating the immune system, claims thousands of lives annually. Dermatologist and Professor Dean Merrill from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF),...
In 2002, San Francisco voters approved the ‘Care Not Cash’ measure, which aimed to reduce handing cash to homeless individuals based on the belief that funds would be wasted on substances. At the time, an opposite approach was occurring in research, with people using drugs being paid to participate in studies. Contrary to common belief,...
Dr. Stacy Norton’s early encounter with colon cancer had a profound impact on her life. At just 7 years old, she lost her mother to the disease. Now, decades later, she participates in pioneering efforts to determine if a new vaccine could shield her and her children from cancer. As a doctor in Houston, Norton...
The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, according to an announcement by Moderna on Wednesday. This new vaccine is designed for adults aged 50 and over who seek immunization against the flu. Moderna plans to make the newly approved vaccine available at select retailers in the coming weeks....
You might know Viagra as a drug for treating erectile dysfunction. New research suggests it could offer benefits beyond the bedroom. Viagra, produced by Viatris, is primarily known for improving blood flow during sexual stimulation. Origins and New Discoveries Originally, Viagra was developed to treat high blood pressure and chest pain due to reduced blood...
In Damariscotta, Maine, artist Bailey Romaine and her partner Ed Vlcek are facing an uncertain future regarding the birth of their first child. The hospital they depend on for delivery might close its labor and delivery unit by December, meaning they would need to travel over an hour to the next nearest hospital. This closure...