Epilepsy medication shows promise in reducing cocaine use in rats
Substance use disorders are notoriously difficult to treat, as it is challenging to intervene in a drugs' effect on the brain ...
Research suggests peer support may lower depression, stress among cancer patients in low-resource settings
Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a person's life, but navigating this ...
President-elect Trump names his picks to head the CDC and FDA
To run the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Trump has turned to David Weldon, M.D., a long-time internist who ...
Study shows concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal. The ...
2018 to 2020 saw rise in firearm injury-related emergency department visits
Firearm injury-related emergency department visit rates increased from 2018 to 2020, then decreased through 2023, according ...
FDA approves Bimzelx for hidradenitis suppurativa
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved UCB's Bimzelx (bimekizumab-bkzx) for the treatment of adults with moderate ...
Pediatrician offers tips for helping a college-bound teen
As they approach college and young adulthood, how can parents help a teenager learn to navigate life's obstacles? Hansa ...
Unmasking the voices of experience in health care studies
Researchers are calling for a formal process that recognizes and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of those with ...
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Study reveals genetic drivers of early onset type 2 diabetes in South Asians
A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset ...
Experiments detail how cancer cells fend off starvation and death from chemotherapy
Laboratory experiments with cancer cells have revealed two ways in which tumors evade drugs designed to starve and kill them.
'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining
The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress in the fight against ...
Report reveals lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Florida
The 2024 American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report, released on Nov. 19, reveals that lung cancer is the most lethal cancer in Florida. The more localized state report shows only a ...