Category: Prescription Drugs
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 …Minimizing the Risks of Common Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medications: The Efficacy of BHP Combination Therapy
As men begin to gain more years, something strange begins to happen. Sometimes, it is that the previously simple act of urinating now takes more time, effort, and concentration …
Cancer Treatment: Nor-1 a Protein That Can Limit Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
Norwegian researchers have identified a protein called NOR-1 (Neuron-Derived Orphan Receptor 1) that has been shown to protect the heart from the cardiac side effects of chemotherapy. Read Also: …
FDA Approves Temporary Importation of Cisplatin to Address Domestic Shortage of the Anti-Cancer Drug
To meet the domestic need for an anti-cancer drug in the US, Cisplatin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed temporary importation of the injectable drug from overseas …
Study Shows Link between Antibiotic Use in Midlife and Cognitive Impairment
Key Takeaways: Long-term antibiotic use in midlife may be linked to later-life cognitive decline in women. This link may stem from disruptions to gut bacteria, which affect brain health …
Could Taking Prednisone Once a Week Be the Secret to Beating Obesity?
Obesity increases the risk of many health problems like hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases. It is also a component of metabolic syndrome, which is made up …