Abortion and SCOTUS, Together Again
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could further restrict abortion, challenging access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Legislation renewing health programs has been moving through Congress…
Binge drinking, genetic predisposition linked to sixfold higher risk for cirrhosis
A study found that heavy binge drinking and high polygenic risk score were associated with a sixfold higher relative excess risk for alcohol-related cirrhosis. Daily alcohol consumption and genetic factors…
FDA publishes new database of wayward clinical trial sponsors
The FDA launched a dashboard to increase transparency by showing preliminary notices sent to companies, universities, and researchers that failed to register clinical trials or report study results. Around 120…
India’s medicine regulator is criticised for quality checking only cough medicines destined for export
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India has come under scrutiny after over 100 cough syrups made for export failed quality tests. Specialists have criticized the CDSCO for…
Lung Chip Mimics Radiation Injury
Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have developed a microfluidic chip that can simulate radiation-induced lung injury, which can limit the use of radiotherapy to treat cancer. The…
Poison center calls related to injected weight-loss drugs up 1,500%
America's Poison Centers reported a surge in calls related to the weight loss drug semaglutide, with nearly 3,000 calls received in 2023, compared to 200 in 2019. This drug is…
Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications
A study compared the bleeding risks of the blood thinners rivaroxaban, apixaban, and warfarin for patients with blood clots or atrial fibrillation. Rivaroxaban was found to have a significantly higher…
What You Can Do About It
The article discusses the issue of hearing loss and offers solutions for managing it. It emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help and exploring treatment options, such as hearing aids…
What if a Single GLP-1 Shot Could Last for Months?
Stanford University engineers have developed a revolutionary injectable hydrogel depot that can release glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs slowly, lasting up to 4 months in the body with a single…
People Who Have Anxiety About Illnesses May Be At Greater Risk Of Death; Know Signs Of Hypochondriasis
People with hypochondriasis, a rare anxiety disorder, are at greater risk of death from all causes, according to a study by the Karolinska Institute. They have a high risk of…