FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat...
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale.
Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a...
Scientists find new biomarker to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Researchers explored the role of the astrocytic α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChRs) in Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers.
Missouri man turns heart disease diagnosis into public service message
"We've been living on the edge for 30 years," Kay said. "I even wake up mornings now and look over to see if he's breathing."
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache...
Long COVID puts some people at higher risk of heart disease – they need...
Lasting damage to the heart and brain is an aspect of long COVID that should receive much more attention than it has so far.
We...
Morning exercise could lower blood pressure in older adults
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Western Australia found that morning exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure in sedentary overweight...
Research confirms a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a very common illness that affects older people worldwide, and it is one of the main causes of dementia.
Researchers have been...
This obesity treatment could offer strong weight loss with no surgery or nausea
Obesity and diabetes are major health concerns worldwide, affecting millions of people and resulting in a range of serious health problems, including heart disease...
Vitamin A may hold key to gut infections
A group of scientists at Stony Brook University has discovered a new role for retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A, during the immune...
Cutting 1 gram salt a day could prevent 9 million heart attack, stroke cases
A new study by scientists from the Queen Mary University of London has found that reducing daily salt intake by just 1 gram could...