Andropause 101: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Everybody knows menopause as a phenomenon women are bound to experience at some point in their lives. But far fewer people are aware of what is termed as andropause, …
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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 …
Bexsero, Meningococcal B Vaccine, May Protect Against Gonorrhea, Study Finds
Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. According to the CDC, a total of 555,608 cases of gonorrhea were reported in 2017 …
HGH Injections: Approved Uses, Off-Label Risks, and Legal Concerns Explained
Editor’s Note: Minor changes have been made to the text for clarity or formatting. Overview Of HGH Injections One of the most powerful substances known to man is synthetic …
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 …
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 …
Minorities at Greater Risk of Infection by Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens
With the rise in the burden of contagious diseases, studies have shown that there exist some inequities in the colonization and infection of distinct races and ethnic groups by …
Dapagliflozin(Forxiga) Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Controls Albuminuria in Heart Failure Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Drug treatment has traditionally been the mainstay of management for a wide range of diseases, from the mildest headache to the most metastasized cancer. Diabetes management is no different. …
How Much Extreme Heat the Human Body Can Handle Is Less than Initially Thought
Extreme heat is dangerous to human health and this is evident from recent heat wave events across the world, including the U.S. There have been reports of record-shattering heat …
Chronic Stress Disrupts Brain’s Satiety Signals in Mice, Driving Overeating—Human Relevance Unclear
Key Takeaways Chronic stress in mice deactivates the lateral habenula, a brain region that regulates reward responses, leading to unchecked consumption of high-fat/sweet foods. Chronically stressed mice on high-fat …