Castor oil may have potential as a natural treatment for dry eye disease

by Jayla Alejo | Feb 9, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article By Erika Watts on February 8, 2024 — Fact checked by Hilary Guite, FFPH, MRCGP Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause inflammation in the eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), it affects approximately...

Hypertension: Mounjaro, Zepbound weight loss drugs may help lower blood pressure

by Jayla Alejo | Feb 6, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today article By Gigen Mammoser on February 5, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Researchers are reporting that people who took tirzepatide, a type 2 diabetes and obesity medication, showed a significant reduction in blood pressure levels...

Statins may lower dementia risk in people with heart failure

by Jayla Alejo | Jan 25, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article By Corrie Pelc on January 24, 2024 — Fact checked by Amanda Ward Previous research shows that people who have cardiovascular disease — such as heart failure — are at an increased risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Statins are...

Eosinophilic esophagitis: How the drug Dupixent has improved treatment

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

Medical News Today Article By Paul Ian Cross, PhD on January 3, 2024. In May 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approvalTrusted Source for Dupixent (dupilumab) for people ages 12 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). EoE is characterized by...

Form of vitamin B3 may help manage Parkinson’s disease

by Jayla Alejo | Dec 14, 2023 | What's New

Medical News Today Article By Corrie Pelc on December 14, 2023 — Fact checked by Sarah Myers, PharmD Researchers estimate that more than 10 million people around the world have Parkinson’s disease, making it the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease after...

Rheumatoid arthritis drug shows promise as type 1 diabetes treatment

by Jayla Alejo | Dec 12, 2023 | What's New

Medical News Today Article By Eileen Bailey on December 7, 2023 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia, are reporting that a commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis drug can help...