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in health, medicine and new drug approvals
Discover the latest science based breakthroughs in health, medicine and new drug approvals
How Well Does Orforglipron (Foundayo) Actually Work?
How well does Orforglipron, also called Foundayo, actually work? To understand how well it works, researchers ran a large clinical trial with over 3,100 adults with obesity.
How Well Does Orforglipron (Foundayo) Actually Work?
How well does Orforglipron, also called Foundayo, actually work? To understand how well it works, researchers ran a large clinical trial with over 3,100 adults with obesity.
What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
The Inflammation Lung Cancer Connection
In the lungs, inflammation can be triggered by cigarette smoke, air pollution, environmental toxins, and chronic lung disease. When this inflammation becomes long-term, immune cells release powerful signaling molecules.
Why Hot Flashes Happen.
This study looks at why hot flashes happen and how newer nonhormonal treatments may help. What if hot flashes are your brain misreading your body?
JOURNAVX(suzetrigine): FDA Approves New Treatment for Acute Pain
What is it prescribed for? JOURNAVX is prescribed for the treatment...
ZAYNICH™: A New FDA-Approved Treatment for Patients With Advanced Cancer
What is it prescribed for? ZAYNICH is a medication used to treat...
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What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
The Inflammation Lung Cancer Connection
In the lungs, inflammation can be triggered by cigarette smoke, air pollution, environmental toxins, and chronic lung disease. When this inflammation becomes long-term, immune cells release powerful signaling molecules.
The Hidden Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Thanks to advances in breast cancer treatment, more women are living...
Why Hot Flashes Happen.
This study looks at why hot flashes happen and how newer nonhormonal treatments may help. What if hot flashes are your brain misreading your body?
Preventing Lyme Disease: What Really Works?
A 2025 review in BMC Infectious Diseases pulled together over 100 studies to uncover which strategies really work to prevent Lyme disease, the most common tick born illness in North America which is transferred by a tickbite.
What Could Affect Whether Young Women Use HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening?
Cervical cancer screening can detect changes before cancer develops...
What is Orforglipron (Foundayo)?
Orforglipron, also known as Foundayo, belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These help control appetite and blood sugar by mimicking a hormone your body already makes. A simple way to think about it is that it helps you feel full sooner and helps your body handle energy more efficiently.
Could a New Discovery Prevent Muscle Loss and Weakness as We Age?
Muscle weakness is one of the biggest challenges of aging. As people get older, they naturally lose muscle strength and muscle mass, a condition known as sarcopenia. This can make everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or getting up from a chair much more difficult. While exercise and good nutrition remain the best ways to slow muscle loss, researchers are searching for new treatments that target the underlying causes of age-related muscle weakness.
Why timing is so important In Alzheimer’s treatment
lzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It usually moves through stages. First, a person has normal thinking. Then they may develop mild cognitive impairment, or mci, which means noticeable memory changes but still being mostly independent. Later, dementia develops, where daily life is affected.
Could Glucosamine Supplements Worsen Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What Researchers Found
Many people take glucosamine supplements every day to help support their joints. It has been used for years and is one of the most popular supplements for osteoarthritis. However, a new study is raising questions about whether glucosamine could affect brain health in people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment.
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Stroke Prevention
Do you know the science-backed ways to help prevent a stroke? Let’s find out.
Physical Activity and Cancer Survival: Why Moving More May Be One of the Most Powerful Tools After a Cancer Diagnosis
For many years, exercise was viewed primarily as a way to improve...
Retatrutide Leads to 70 Pounds Lost on Average
There’s a new weight loss drug that is still in research that is making headlines — and the results are turning heads.Eli Lilly just announced Phase 3 clinical trial results for an investigational medication called retatrutid
The Facts on Tampons and Tampon Safety
Tampons are absorbent products that you insert into your vagina to soak up menstrual flow during your period. Tampons come in different absorbency levels — like light, regular, and super — so you can pick the right one for your flow. Some have a plastic or cardboard applicator to help with insertion, and others are inserted with your finger.
Health Research News Update
Xylitol was linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death.
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, taken during pregnancy was linked to smaller ovaries and fewer egg-containing follicles in daughters.
And a review study found that for esophageal cancer, adding surgery after chemoradiation was linked to better survival than chemoradiation alone.
First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A Approved
Fayuvi is a one-time, intravenous (given directly into a vein) gene therapy that uses a modified, non-infectious virus called an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9) to deliver a working copy of the SGSH gene into the patient’s cells. This enables the body’s cells to produce sulfamidase — the enzyme that is missing or deficient in MPS IIIA — allowing heparan sulfate to be properly broken down in lysosomes and reducing its harmful buildup throughout the body and brain.
The Role of Medication in Parkinson’s Treatment
Medications are another key part of treatment. Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitors, or COMT inhibitors, were strongly recommended to help manage movement-related symptoms.
Inherited Cancer Risk- Experimental Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for People With Lynch Syndrome
People with Lynch syndrome face a much higher lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer and several other cancers. Current prevention strategies rely heavily on regular screenings, surveillance, and in some cases preventive surgery. A new study suggests that a cancer-prevention vaccine may one day become another tool for reducing that risk.
What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
The Inflammation Lung Cancer Connection
In the lungs, inflammation can be triggered by cigarette smoke, air pollution, environmental toxins, and chronic lung disease. When this inflammation becomes long-term, immune cells release powerful signaling molecules.
The Hidden Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Thanks to advances in breast cancer treatment, more women are living...
Why Hot Flashes Happen.
This study looks at why hot flashes happen and how newer nonhormonal treatments may help. What if hot flashes are your brain misreading your body?
Preventing Lyme Disease: What Really Works?
A 2025 review in BMC Infectious Diseases pulled together over 100 studies to uncover which strategies really work to prevent Lyme disease, the most common tick born illness in North America which is transferred by a tickbite.
What Could Affect Whether Young Women Use HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening?
Cervical cancer screening can detect changes before cancer develops...
What is Orforglipron (Foundayo)?
Orforglipron, also known as Foundayo, belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These help control appetite and blood sugar by mimicking a hormone your body already makes. A simple way to think about it is that it helps you feel full sooner and helps your body handle energy more efficiently.
Could a New Discovery Prevent Muscle Loss and Weakness as We Age?
Muscle weakness is one of the biggest challenges of aging. As people get older, they naturally lose muscle strength and muscle mass, a condition known as sarcopenia. This can make everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or getting up from a chair much more difficult. While exercise and good nutrition remain the best ways to slow muscle loss, researchers are searching for new treatments that target the underlying causes of age-related muscle weakness.
Why timing is so important In Alzheimer’s treatment
lzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It usually moves through stages. First, a person has normal thinking. Then they may develop mild cognitive impairment, or mci, which means noticeable memory changes but still being mostly independent. Later, dementia develops, where daily life is affected.
Could Glucosamine Supplements Worsen Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What Researchers Found
Many people take glucosamine supplements every day to help support their joints. It has been used for years and is one of the most popular supplements for osteoarthritis. However, a new study is raising questions about whether glucosamine could affect brain health in people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment.
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Stroke Prevention
Do you know the science-backed ways to help prevent a stroke? Let’s find out.
Physical Activity and Cancer Survival: Why Moving More May Be One of the Most Powerful Tools After a Cancer Diagnosis
For many years, exercise was viewed primarily as a way to improve...
Retatrutide Leads to 70 Pounds Lost on Average
There’s a new weight loss drug that is still in research that is making headlines — and the results are turning heads.Eli Lilly just announced Phase 3 clinical trial results for an investigational medication called retatrutid
Health Research News Update
Xylitol was linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death.
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, taken during pregnancy was linked to smaller ovaries and fewer egg-containing follicles in daughters.
And a review study found that for esophageal cancer, adding surgery after chemoradiation was linked to better survival than chemoradiation alone.
The Role of Medication in Parkinson’s Treatment
Medications are another key part of treatment. Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitors, or COMT inhibitors, were strongly recommended to help manage movement-related symptoms.
Inherited Cancer Risk- Experimental Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for People With Lynch Syndrome
People with Lynch syndrome face a much higher lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer and several other cancers. Current prevention strategies rely heavily on regular screenings, surveillance, and in some cases preventive surgery. A new study suggests that a cancer-prevention vaccine may one day become another tool for reducing that risk.
What if GLP-1 Side Effects Don’t Get Better?
Persistent, severe abdominal pain—especially if it spreads to the back—could be a sign of pancreatitis. In that case, the medication should be stopped and urgent medical evaluation is needed.
A Hidden Subtype of Endometrial Cancer – What Subtypes Mean for Cancer Care
A new systematic review and meta-analysis is helping shine a spotlight on one of the least understood groups: high-grade endometrioid endometrial cancers with no specific molecular profile (NSMP). The findings suggest that this subtype represents nearly one-third of high-grade endometrial cancers and may play an important role in the future of personalized cancer care.
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The Hidden Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Thanks to advances in breast cancer treatment, more women are living longer after their diagnosis than ever before. But as survival rates improve, researchers are paying closer attention to what happens after treatment ends. For many survivors, the effects of...
Could a New Discovery Prevent Muscle Loss and Weakness as We Age?
Muscle weakness is one of the biggest challenges of aging. As people get older, they naturally lose muscle strength and muscle mass, a condition known as sarcopenia. This can make everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or getting up from a chair much more difficult. While exercise and good nutrition remain the best ways to slow muscle loss, researchers are searching for new treatments that target the underlying causes of age-related muscle weakness.
Could Glucosamine Supplements Worsen Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What Researchers Found
Many people take glucosamine supplements every day to help support their joints. It has been used for years and is one of the most popular supplements for osteoarthritis. However, a new study is raising questions about whether glucosamine could affect brain health in people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment.
The Facts on Tampons and Tampon Safety
Tampons are absorbent products that you insert into your vagina to soak up menstrual flow during your period. Tampons come in different absorbency levels — like light, regular, and super — so you can pick the right one for your flow. Some have a plastic or cardboard applicator to help with insertion, and others are inserted with your finger.
Health Research News Update
Xylitol was linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death.
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, taken during pregnancy was linked to smaller ovaries and fewer egg-containing follicles in daughters.
And a review study found that for esophageal cancer, adding surgery after chemoradiation was linked to better survival than chemoradiation alone.
First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A Approved
Fayuvi is a one-time, intravenous (given directly into a vein) gene therapy that uses a modified, non-infectious virus called an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9) to deliver a working copy of the SGSH gene into the patient’s cells. This enables the body’s cells to produce sulfamidase — the enzyme that is missing or deficient in MPS IIIA — allowing heparan sulfate to be properly broken down in lysosomes and reducing its harmful buildup throughout the body and brain.
Inherited Cancer Risk- Experimental Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for People With Lynch Syndrome
People with Lynch syndrome face a much higher lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer and several other cancers. Current prevention strategies rely heavily on regular screenings, surveillance, and in some cases preventive surgery. A new study suggests that a cancer-prevention vaccine may one day become another tool for reducing that risk.
A Hidden Subtype of Endometrial Cancer – What Subtypes Mean for Cancer Care
A new systematic review and meta-analysis is helping shine a spotlight on one of the least understood groups: high-grade endometrioid endometrial cancers with no specific molecular profile (NSMP). The findings suggest that this subtype represents nearly one-third of high-grade endometrial cancers and may play an important role in the future of personalized cancer care.