What Did the Research Discover? This study looked at racial differences in the use of mechanical thrombectomy (MT)—a procedure that removes blood clots from the brain in people experiencing a stroke. Researchers analyzed 889,309 stroke cases in U.S. hospitals between 2006 and 2014 and found that only
Macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa are two major causes of vision loss, and both damage the retina—the layer in the back of the eye that captures light and sends signals to the brain. Once those photoreceptors, called rods and cones, are lost, vision declines. But new research shows that
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? The best way to dispose of most types of expired, unwanted or unused medicines is through a drug take-back program. To discard of your prescription or over-the-counter medicines, you can: If you cannot use those options,
The Connection Between Music and Brain Health As people live longer, more families worry about memory loss and dementia. Scientists are working hard to understand how lifestyle habits—like staying active, socializing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain. One area that has gained attention is music. Many
What is it prescribed for? LETYBO approved on February 29, 2024, is indicated to treat moderate-to-severe frown lines in adults. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Letybo (pronounced leh-TEE-boh), (generic name: letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg), is a medication indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of
Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes to flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier. Along with other nasal irrigation devices, these devices — commonly called neti pots — use a saline, or saltwater, solution to treat congested sinuses, colds and allergies. They’re
Thinking about starting Ozempic, Wegovy, or another GLP-1 drug? Here are the side effects you really need to know. A major review in Diabetes Care found that the most common side effects are stomach-related — nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Most are mild and improve over
What is Truqap prescribed for? Truquap is perscribed in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with one or more PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN-alterations as detected by an FDA-approved test
What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Nemluvio (pronounced Nem-LOO-vee-oh), generic name nemolizumab-ilto, is a medication used to treat adults with prurigo nodularis. This is a chronic skin condition that causes extremely itchy, hard bumps to form on the skin. Nemluvio helps reduce itchiness and
A large study has found that medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity, which are used to treat diabetes and aid weight loss, may also reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease. These findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2025,
A New Look at Diabetes Drugs and Cancer Prevention GLP-1 medications—like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and liraglutide—are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. But scientists have also wondered whether these drugs might help lower the risk of certain cancers linked to obesity, especially colorectal
What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Niktimvo (pronounced nik-TIM-voh), generic name axatilimab-csfr, is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). It is approved for adults and children weighing at least 40 kilograms (88.2 pounds) after at least two prior treatments
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What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Cobenfy (pronounced co-BEN-fee), generic name xanomeline and trospium chloride, is a prescription medication approved on September 26, 2024 to treat schizophrenia in adults. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves,
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in adult
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What is it prescribed for? GOMEKLI is prescribed for adults and children 2 years and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (PN) that cannot be completely removed by surgery . What is the name of the drug and what does it do? The brand name is
Diabetes
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), liraglutide, dulaglutide, and others have become some of the most popular treatments for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Millions of people now use these medicines every month. Because so many adults are starting GLP-1 drugs, it is more important than ever to understand
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Could a common nasal spray you find in your medicine cabinet help protect against COVID-19? A 2025 randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine tested the allergy spray azelastine—typically used for seasonal allergies—to see if it could reduce the risk of coronavirus infections. In
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What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Flyrcado (pronounced FLYR-ca-doh), generic name flurpiridaz F 18, is a radioactive diagnostic drug approved on September 27, 2024, used for positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). It is designed to help doctors evaluate blood flow in
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A Simple Nasal Spray Being Tested for More Than Allergies Scientists have recently become interested in a common nasal spray used for allergies because early lab studies showed that it might also help stop viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19, from entering the body. A new clinical trial published
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What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Lazcluze (pronounced laz-KLU-zay), generic name lazertinib, is a medicine used with another drug called amivantamab to treat adults with advanced or spreading non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is for patients whose cancer has specific changes in their
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Semaglutide — best known as the key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be doing more than helping people lose weight. In this video, we dive into new research exploring semaglutide’s unexpected effects on heart health. You’ll hear about a major 2025 study that tested how the drug impacted heart
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What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Ebglyss (pronounced EHB-glihs), generic name lebrikizumab-lbkz, is a medicine used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, also called eczema. It is approved for adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 88 pounds. Ebglyss is for
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A new study published in The Lancet evaluated whether semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—may help more than just weight loss. Researchers found that weekly injections of semaglutide improved heart failure symptoms, physical function, and quality of life in people living with a combination of heart failure
Cancer
A New Approach for Men Whose Cancer Returns Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Many patients respond well to initial treatments like surgery or radiation, but some later experience a rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels which is an early sign that the cancer may