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New drug for IBD, ulcerative colitis wins FDA approval: 'Amazing results'
“We’re seeing pretty amazing results” with newer treatments, said one expert. “If you look over the last few years, it’s been game-changing.”
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‘Bionic woman’ is first to have robotic limb merged with bone — and controlled with her mind
A woman has become the first human to receive a robotic limb fused with both her nervous and skeletal systems -- and she's being dubbed the "real bionic woman."
Nasal decongestant hacks: Experts share options after 'unsound' drugs exposed
The unanimous FDA adviser vote on Sept. 12 declared oral formulations of phenylephrine ineffective.
Second-ever pig heart transplant saves dying man: 'Now I have hope'
Two days after the medical miracle, the patient — a 58-year-old Navy veteran who wasn’t eligible for a traditional heart transplant — was cracking jokes and able to sit in...
'Zoo poo' from endangered species could prevent diabetic amputations
“Despite the smell, it turns out that the fecal matter of endangered species could hold the key to killing infectious bacteria that are otherwise resistant to antibiotics."
Thousands of kids are poisoned as ADHD med errors skyrocket 300%
In 2021 alone, there were over 7,600 poison control calls involving ADHD meds for kids — affecting one child every 100 minutes.
FDA solicits public outcry before pulling 'unsound' decongestants like Sudafed off shelves
The market for oral decongestants is huge: A study of 100,000 US households showed that about half purchased medications with phenylephrine each year.
Ozempic 'natural' alternative could actually kill you, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration is warning weight loss hopefuls not to consume two kinds of plant-based alternatives to Ozempic, citing potentially deadly consequences.
PTSD may be cured by 'ecstasy' therapy: breakthrough MDMA study
If approved, MDMA "would be the first novel treatment for PTSD in over two decades,” said one expert. "PTSD patients can feel some hope."
COVID vaccine pill that kills virus before it infects the body could be coming
There may soon be an option to take a pill rather than a vaccine to protect against COVID-19.
Sudafed, Benadryl and most decongestants don't work: FDA advisory panel
"This drug should have been removed from the market a long time ago," said a patient advocate from New York.
Mosquitoes feed on researchers' blood as scientists research methods of control
At the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, a colony of sabethes cyaneus get their nutrients from a vector technician's arm.
Deadly pharmacy errors mount as companies push quotas, limit staff: 'I am a danger to the public'
Despite making millions of pharmacy errors each year, retail giants like CVS and Walgreens insist these mistakes are rare.
Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest revealed in study: 'New paradigm for prevention'
According to a study, half of those who suffer cardiac arrest experience a telling symptom 24 hours before the incident — but the warning sign is different for men and...
Cryonics expert reveals when frozen humans may be brought back to life
Scientists recently revived microscopic worms frozen for 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost.
Breakthrough AI implants let paralyzed woman 'talk' for first time in years
A digital avatar is able to speak what she is thinking, using a copy of her voice recorded during a toast she gave at her own wedding.
AI optical scans detect Parkinson's 7 years in advance: researchers
The high-tech 3D scan -- technically known as an optical coherence tomography -- takes "less than a minute" and produces an extremely detailed analysis of a patient's retina.
Popular acid reflux medicine linked to higher risk of dementia: study
"It is important that people taking these medications speak with their doctor before making any changes ... because stopping these drugs abruptly may result in worse symptoms."
Wegovy slashes risk of heart attack and stroke, drugmaker claims
The popular obesity medication successfully decreased the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% over a five-year period, Novo Nordisk announced.
New cancer hope as pill 'annihilates all solid tumors' — thanks to this little girl
The drug AOH1996 is named after Anna Olivia Healey, a cancer patient born in 1996. "I knew I wanted to do something special for that little girl," a researcher said.
Breakthrough ADHD treatment could 'transform the lives of children'
A new study found that brain stimulation with electrodes, combined with cognitive training, can improve symptoms of ADHD.