Category: Drugs
A Doctor Explains: Why Metformin Causes Diarrhea and How to Manage It
Key Takeaways Diarrhea is the most frequently reported side effect of metformin and a key reason for discontinuation. It results from metformin’s effects on intestinal motility, fluid balance, bile …Is the Use of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Haram (Forbidden) or Halal (Permissible) in Islam?
Key Findings: Recent studies show that psilocybin may be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction, often outperforming other treatments. Psilocybin’s mind-altering effects conflict with Quranic …Gut Bacteria (Bacteroides vulgatus) Metabolites Boost GLP-1 in Mice, Offering Insight Into Microbiome-Based Alternatives to Ozempic
Key Takeaways Metabolites from the gut bacterium Bacteroides vulgatus were found to boost GLP-1 secretion in mice, mimicking effects seen with drugs like Ozempic. The study suggests a link …
Abusing Cannabis Increases the Risk of Testicular Cancer
According to the latest study led by Dr. Stephen Schwartz of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle smoking cannabis once a week or regularly since adolescence would …Anti-HIV Drugs Found Ineffective Against Coronavirus
Many hospitals have reportedly seen improvement with the use of HIV drugs in patients with coronavirus. As many such reports surfaced, doctors in Wuhan, China, conducted a study to …
Gut-Brain Axis at Risk: Benzodiazepines, Antidepressants, and Proton Pump Inhibitors May Disrupt Microflora More Than Antibiotics
Key Takeaways Long-term use of benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and PPIs may disrupt gut microbiota more than antibiotics. These effects can persist for years and may influence mental and metabolic health. …
The Hidden Cost of Corporate Power: How Market Concentration and Policy Decisions Have Shaped Consumer Costs in America
Key Takeaways Market concentration has increased in several sectors of the U.S. economy over recent decades, while academic research has documented rising corporate markups and declining competition in some …
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …