Wegovy Shows Promise in Treating Liver Disease in Trial
A recent clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the weight loss drug Wegovy effect...
First Continuous Beating Heart Transplant a Success
A hospital in Taiwan has successfully completed the world's first heart transplant using a continuously beating heart. T...
Study Finds Adverse Effects in 10% of Women Taking Mifeprist...
A recent study indicates that roughly one in ten women who take mifepristone, often referred to as the 'abortion pill,'...
Israel Pioneers Hostage Recovery as New Medical Discipline
Israeli doctors are developing new methods to help former hostages recover after captivity. This emerging medical discip...
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Find...
A new study published in *Nutrients* suggests that adequate vitamin D levels may significantly reduce the risk of develo...
Parkinson's Drug Tavapadon Shows Promise in Clinical Trials
A new drug called tavapadon is showing promising results in treating Parkinson's disease. Clinical trials indicate that...
Pill Shows Promise as Ozempic Alternative for Weight Loss
A new daily pill containing a GLP-1 receptor agonist has demonstrated similar results to injectable medications like Oze...
Lilly's New Pill Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
Eli Lilly announced promising results for a new daily pill designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes. Clinical trials...
Pig Liver Dialysis Trial Approved for Human Liver Failure
U.S. scientists have received FDA approval to begin a clinical trial using pig livers to treat acute liver failure in hu...
Pig Kidney Removed After Record 130 Days in Human
Doctors in Alabama removed a pig kidney from a woman after it functioned for a record 130 days. The woman's body began r...
New Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhe...
A new antibiotic pill developed by GSK has shown promising results in treating gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infecti...
Pig Kidney Transplant: Alabama Woman's Landmark Trial Ends
An Alabama woman who received a pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health has had the organ removed after a groundbrea...
New Drug Eliminates 'Genetic Cholesterol,' Cuts Heart Attack...
A new experimental drug shows promise in significantly reducing levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of 'genetic cholesterol...
Study: Many Maternal Deaths Happen Months After Childbirth
A new study reveals that a significant number of pregnancy-related deaths occur between six weeks and a year after deliv...
Flu Vaccine and Infection Rates: Early Research Shows Comple...
New research from the Cleveland Clinic suggests a possible connection between flu vaccination and higher infection rates...
Prostate Cancer Drug Pluvicto Now Available to More Patients
A prostate cancer drug called Pluvicto is now available to more patients. The FDA has expanded its approval, meaning thr...
Measles Cases Rise, Doctors Learn to Recognize the Virus
As measles cases increase in Texas and New Mexico, some doctors are encountering the virus for the first time in their c...
Ozempic and Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
New research suggests a possible link between popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and an increased risk...
Measles Cases Rise, Lorazepam Warnings, and Antibiotics Adva...
This week's health news covers a concerning increase in measles cases across several states, prompting health officials...
New Drug Extends Survival for Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
An experimental drug is showing promise in treating advanced ovarian cancer. A recent phase 3 clinical trial revealed th...
Lilly Drug Shows Promise in Lowering Heart Attack Risk Facto...
An experimental drug from Eli Lilly has demonstrated a significant reduction in lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), a genetic risk...
Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Lowering 'Stealth' Choles...
A new experimental drug has shown remarkable results in a clinical trial, significantly reducing levels of Lipoprotein(a...
New Drug Shows Promise for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
A new experimental drug called lorundrostat is showing potential in lowering blood pressure for individuals struggling w...
New Antibiotic Class Discovered After Decades of Research
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics, a breakthrough that comes at a crucial time. Drug...
Rabies Death Linked to Organ Transplant in Michigan
A Michigan resident died from rabies after receiving an organ transplant from an infected donor. The transplant occurred...
Vitamin A Treatment for Measles Linked to Worsened Condition...
Following a health official's endorsement of vitamin A as a measles remedy, some parents in West Texas administered high...
Doctor Questions Role of Research in Lucy Letby Murder Convi...
Dr. Shoo Lee, whose research was cited in the conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby for the murders of babies, now expr...
AI Repurposes Existing Drugs, Potentially Saving Lives
Artificial intelligence is being used to identify new uses for existing medications, offering hope for patients with dif...
Online Fake Cancer Cures: Misinformation Spreads Rapidly
Misinformation about cancer treatments is spreading quickly online, often outpacing reliable medical advice. Experts war...
Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Treating Certain Cancers
A new study offers hope for cancer patients, suggesting immunotherapy could potentially replace traditional treatments l...
Immunotherapy Drug Shows Promise in Eliminating Early-Stage Tumors
A recent study indicates that the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab may offer a non-surgical treatment option for some indi...
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Sickle Cell Anemia
A groundbreaking gene therapy clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is showing promise in treating s...
When Doctors Bend the Rules for Patients: Is It Ethical?
Doctors sometimes face tough choices when patients ask for treatments that aren't proven to work or want to change vacci...
Miracle Mineral Solution: Debunking Health Claims
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) is marketed as a cure for various diseases, but health experts warn against its use. The...
Frozen Kidney Successfully Transplanted After 10 Days
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by successfully transplanting a pig kidney that was frozen for ten days. This ma...
Ivermectin: Understanding Its Uses and Limitations
Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, has been falsely promoted online as a treatment for cancer and COVID-19. Medical exp...