Author: Evelyn Scott

A pill designed to ease the symptoms of postpartum depression is currently under review by the FDA and may be approved within a week. Zuranolone, a 14-day neuroactive steroid pill, demonstrated “rapid, clinically meaningful improvements…

Taking stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD can reduce productivity, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne conducted the study, published Wednesday in…

The US Preventive Services Task Force announced on Tuesday, for the first time, that adults aged 19 to 64 should undergo screening for anxiety disorders, citing significant benefits in detecting often overlooked or underdiagnosed conditions.…

Aspirin remains one of the most widely used medications among older adults in the US, with more than 40% of individuals aged 60 and above taking it daily to prevent potentially fatal blood clots linked…

A collaborative study by Amsterdam UMC and Yale University has uncovered that obesity correlates with a reduced brain response to nutrients, which persists despite weight loss. This diminished response, characterized by lower dopamine release and…

One week of early time-restricted feeding (eTRF) significantly reduced fluctuations in blood sugar levels and the duration of high blood sugar among individuals with prediabetes and high BMI, according to findings from the TRIO study.…

A new study from North Carolina State University reveals that a chemical formed when people consume the sweetener sucralose, sold under the name Splenda, is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA and can cause health…

A drug designed to treat marijuana addiction has shown early promise in clinical trials as cannabis use has surged in recent years. Cannabis use disorder, as it is known, causes an inability to control marijuana…

A new study published in The Lancet estimates that 101 million people in India, or 11.4% of the country’s population, are living with diabetes. A survey commissioned by the health ministry also found that 136…

A Florida man nearly lost his leg — and could have died — from a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection that developed after he was bitten in the thigh during a family altercation. Donnie Adams, a…

Taurine, an amino acid often used by bodybuilders and added to energy or sports drinks, may be an “elixir of life,” according to the author of a new study — at least when it comes…

A study presented at the American Thoracic Society annual meeting and published in JAMA explored the association between mucus plugs in the airways of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mortality, revealing concerning…

Researchers have recorded the brain’s firing patterns during chronic pain for the first time, potentially paving the way for implanted devices that can predict or interrupt pain signals. In a groundbreaking study, scientists utilized a…

A common virus, which can lead to symptoms like a sore throat, fever, and rash, among others, may potentially trigger debilitating multiple sclerosis (MS), according to recent research. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known for…

Officials are issuing warnings about Powassan virus disease, an untreatable illness transmitted by ticks. The first fatal case of 2023 was confirmed in Maine. According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the…

An additional fatality has occurred in an outbreak linked to contaminated eye drops, with an increase in reports of individuals experiencing vision loss. The death toll has now reached four, as reported by the Centers…

A study suggests that a protein derived from bats could hold the key to slowing human aging and combating diseases such as Covid-19, heart disease, and arthritis. Bats, with an average lifespan of about 20…

A study published in the journal Neurology on Wednesday reveals that severe sleep apnea could significantly impact future brain health. Researchers discovered that individuals with severe sleep apnea are at a heightened risk of developing…

Mosquitoes and humans share an unexpected common interest: a preference for certain types of soap. In a recent study, scientists have discovered that female blood-sucking mosquitoes are attracted to specific soap varieties commonly used by…

Artificial intelligence may now have the capability to predict pancreatic cancer up to three years in advance, according to a recent study. The research indicates that an AI tool can identify individuals at risk of…

Scientists are looking for the potential of groundbreaking weight loss drugs to also treat dementia. Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro are under investigation as medications for neurological conditions by researchers in the US and Europe. It…

Moderna projected substantial revenue between $8 billion and $15 billion from its portfolio of Covid, RSV, flu, and other respiratory vaccines by 2027, accompanied by an operating profit ranging from $4 billion to $9 billion.…

Life expectancy in the U.S. lags behind that of other high-income countries by three to five years, and according to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf, misinformation plays a role in this disparity.…

Moderna aims to introduce a new set of life-saving vaccines targeting cancer, heart disease, and other conditions by 2030, a company spokesperson told on Monday. This confirmation follows remarks made by Moderna’s chief medical officer,…

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice requested a federal appeals court to keep the abortion pill mifepristone on the U.S. market while litigation continues and hinted at possibly seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention. This…

Alzheimer’s patients who take Leqembi retain the benefits of the treatment even when they stop taking it, new research by Eisai shows. The Japanese drugmaker and its partner Biogen recently released an additional analysis of…

Abortion is legal again in Wyoming, oddly enough due to a state constitutional amendment driven by conservatives opposed to Obamacare over a decade ago. On Wednesday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens temporarily blocked…

People who take Pfizer’s Covid antiviral treatment Paxlovid shortly after infection may reduce their risk of developing long Covid, regardless of their age, vaccination status, or infection history, new research suggests. The study, published in…

Shares of Sanofi and Regeneron surged by over 6% on Thursday after the pharmaceutical companies released promising data indicating their jointly developed asthma drug Dupixent also shows potential in treating COPD patients. New data from…

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel on Wednesday defended the company’s plans to increase the price of its Covid shots fivefold, deflecting pressure at a Senate hearing to abandon the hike while facing criticism over his compensation.…

A fungus that is often resistant to drugs has spread at an “alarming rate” through health-care facilities in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Candida auris is an emerging…

Pfizer’s vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could be granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the end of this summer. On Tuesday, Pfizer announced that the FDA…

In a Brooklyn lab filled with 3D printers and even a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are developing technology aimed at transforming daily life for individuals with paralysis. The…

In 2010, Iceland’s volcanic eruption posed a challenge for Dr. Oliver Sartor, a cancer research professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. The eruption disrupted flights across Europe, delaying a crucial shipment of experimental radioligand…

President Joe Biden utilized his platform during the State of the Union address this week to advocate for a universal price cap on insulin for all diabetes patients, although the proposal faces significant challenges in…

Singapore announced on Thursday that it will permit non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without needing a negative pre-departure test starting from February 13, 2023, according to health authorities. The Ministry of Health also…

A federal judge suggested on Monday that the federal right to abortion, which the Supreme Court overturned last year, might still find protection under the Constitution’s 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly posed…

The World Health Organization reaffirmed on Monday that Covid-19 remains a global health emergency as the world begins its fourth year grappling with the pandemic. However, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed optimism that this…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a recommendation on Friday advising individuals with weakened immune systems to take additional precautions against Covid-19, following the emergence of dominant omicron subvariants that have rendered a…

Amazon revealed a new benefit for U.S. Prime members on Tuesday, aiming to enhance subscriptions and draw users to its pharmacy services. Called RxPass, this new addition enables Prime members to access up to 50…

An investigation into the leak of a significant Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal right to abortion before its official release has concluded without identifying the culprit, the court announced Thursday. The inconclusive end to…

In an email circulated to its workforce on Wednesday, Verily CEO Stephen Gillett outlined a restructuring plan that will involve reducing its staff by 15%, affecting approximately 240 employees, as confirmed by a Verily spokesperson.…

Mainland China’s shift from its zero-Covid policy has triggered a significant surge in infections, prompting many to look beyond their borders for vaccines. By mid-December, China’s full Covid vaccination rate was nearly 87%, with 54%…

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to meet union leaders this week for what he hopes will be “constructive” talks aimed at halting nationwide industrial action, even as his government prepares to introduce controversial…