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Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer's Disease pathology differently in male and female mice
Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their effects differ... Read more -
Testing for just three genes could help prevent 75% of avoidable side effects for certain medications
A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported... Read more -
Study uncovers significant differences in a dietary supplement's key ingredient
A recent study by Paula Luis and Claus Schneider, researchers in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Department... Read more -
Nitisinone makes human blood lethal to mosquitoes and outlasts ivermectin, study shows
In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers... Read more -
Interleukin-targeting biologics associated with lower infection rates in older psoriatic patients
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital, and co-authors have found biologics targeting interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23, or IL-17... Read more -
US approves new antibiotic for urinary tract infections
US health regulators have approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections, a problem affecting more than 100 million... Read more -
Fusing two immune system proteins leads to a new method of generating antibodies
The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 100 monoclonal antibodies to treat a range of diseases. Other antibodies... Read more -
Could an arthritis drug unlock lasting relief from epilepsy and seizures? Promising results in mice
A drug typically prescribed for arthritis halts brain-damaging seizures in mice that have a condition like epilepsy, according to researchers... Read more -
Ibuprofen inhibits human sweet taste and glucose detection by taste cells, according to study
Past studies have shown that the human sweet taste receptor conveys sweet perception in the mouth and may help regulate... Read more -
Antiviral besifovir may be a safer alternative for long-term hepatitis B treatment
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and long-term hepatitis B infections that last... Read more -
Apixaban reduces clot risk in dialysis patients after vascular procedure: Study
A recent study from National Taiwan University Hospital shows that apixaban, a blood-thinning medication, can help prevent blood clots in... Read more -
FDA approves new drug to treat heart conditions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands... Read more -
Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says
Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and... Read more -
What is hyaluronic acid—and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?
Earlier this month, Kmart pulled a "hyaluronic acid cleansing balm" from its shelves, after a teen who used the skincare... Read more -
Citrus remedy squeezes out dry mouth for cancer patients
A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined... Read more
