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HEALTH January 14, 2024

New Alzheimer’s treatment accelerates removal of plaque from the brain in clinical trials

By pairing focused ultrasound in combination with antibody therapies, researchers were able to accelerate the removal of amyloid-beta plaques from the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

HEALTH January 6, 2024

New antibiotic kills deadly, drug-resistant bacteria in ‘scientific breakthrough’

Scientists in Switzerland have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that have shown to be effective against a deadly, drug-resistant bacteria.

Canada January 5, 2024

FDA will allow Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a Florida Agency for Health Care program to import prescription medication from Canada to lower consumer costs.

HEALTH January 4, 2024

New York health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak among children

An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported on Long Island, New York, according to health officials. A pharmacist and a medical doctor shared thoughts.

HEALTH January 3, 2024

Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say: Health goal 'boost'

Three medical experts and Planet Fitness lead trainer Teddy Savage discuss how semaglutide treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy will shape 2024 and potentially change resolutions.

HEALTH December 31, 2023

Vibrating weight loss pill could provide alternative to Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers say

Engineers at MIT have developed a new vibrating pill that could soon serve as an alternative to treat obesity. Dr. Marc Siegel shared thoughts on the "smart pill technology."

Medications December 30, 2023

Burn treatment made from pineapples reduces need for skin grafting surgery: 'New avenue of wound care'

A new medicinal gel made from pineapples could be a “game-changer" for burn patients. Doctors at Stony Brook Medicine shared details with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital; Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in as well.

Medications December 18, 2023

5 myths about ketamine, the drug tied to Matthew Perry's death, according to doctors

After Matthew Perry’s cause of death was ruled as “acute effects of ketamine" on Friday, experts are speaking out about misconceptions surrounding the drug.

Year in Review December 17, 2023

Most notable drug and vaccine approvals of 2023, according to pharmacists

GoodRx Health, an American health care company and telemedicine platform, compiled a list of some of the most influential drug and vaccine approvals of 2023. Here is a year-in-review roundup.

HEALTH December 15, 2023

Source of severe morning sickness found in new study, could enable relief during pregnancy

A subset of pregnant women have severe, potentially debilitating nausea and vomiting — and now a new study has pinpointed the source, which could lead to new treatments.

HEALTH December 14, 2023

Marijuana use among pregnant women is linked to low birth weight, study finds

A new study has found that marijuana use during pregnancy was linked with low birth weight for babies, along with high blood pressure, stillbirth and medically indicated preterm birth.