Prostate drugs like terazosin may help lower dementia with Lewy bodies risk

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 20, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Corrie Pelc on June 20, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Dementia with Lewy bodies — also known as Lewy body dementia — is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia affecting older adults, accounting for...

Metformin slows colorectal cancer growth using microRNAs, study finds

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 17, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Katharine Lang on June 14, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Metformin is a common treatment for type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with other drugs. This widely prescribed medication helps...

HPV vaccine prevents cancer in males as well as females, researchers say

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 4, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Robby Berman on June 3, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Cervical cancer is the most common type of female cancer linked to the human papillomavirus or HPV. Each year, almost 200,000 females are diagnosed with...

Regular use of fish oil supplements may increase first time heart disease and stroke risk

by Jayla Alejo | May 28, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Bob Curley on May 23, 2024 — Fact checked by Sarah Myers, PharmD Fish oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids commonly used to reduce cardiovascular risk, might actually increase the risk of heart attack and stroke among people who...

How semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic can help with long-term weight loss and heart health

by Jayla Alejo | May 16, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article By Bob Curley on May 15, 2024 — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD   Semaglutide — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist found in medications such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy — has dramatic benefits for people with obesity...