Prescription Drugs
Metformin Activates Tumor-Fighting T Cells in Mice, Suggesting Potential Role in Cancer Immunotherapy
Key Takeaways Metformin boosted CD8+ T cell activity in mice by increasing mitochondrial ROS and promoting immune cell growth. The anti-tumor effect wasn’t due to apoptosis, but to immune …
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 …
Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …Metformin and Syrosingopine: Diabetes and Blood Pressure Drugs Show Promise Against Cancer in Early Study
Key Takeaways: A drug pairing of metformin (diabetes medication) and syrosingopine (blood pressure drug) shows potential for starving cancer cells. The combo blocks two critical energy pathways cancer cells …
Psilocybin Therapy Enhances Psychological Well-Being in Anorexia Patients but Falls Short on Weight Restoration
This is the first clinical trial to reveal and document the potential of psilocybin-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. A team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), details …
Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Cuts Chlamydia and Syphilis by Half, but Risks Antibiotic Resistance
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, or Doxy-PEP, is used to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and syphilis. Taken soon after unprotected sex up to 72 hours …
Surge in Anxiolytic Medication Use Amid National Crisis: Insights from a 19-Year Study in Israel
As national conflicts continue to reshape mental health landscapes globally, a recent study conducted in Israel provides critical insights into the relationship between societal stressors and pharmacological responses to …
Exploring Vaccines Targeting Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses as a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Abstract Researchers at the University of Montana are advancing the development of vaccines aimed at preventing overdoses from fentanyl and heroin. With an anticipated initiation of Phase 1 human …