New Alternative to Statins in Reducing Cholesterol Levels
On Wednesday, researchers reported a new kind of cholesterol-fighting drug which was well-tolerated and resulted in "considerably lower" LDL levels after a year-long trial.
As a daily pill, Bempedoic acid would be an option for patients who cannot reduce their...
John Mayer establishes foundation for veterans’ health
On Friday, the Grammy-winning singer John Mayer announced the establishment of the Heart and Armor Foundation, an organization devoted to improving veterans' health through scientific research. The foundation mainly targets on emerging needs of female veterans and those veterans...
Long-term usage of hormone therapy pills may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Using oral hormone pills might be linked to an increased Alzheimer's risk in postmenopausal women, a Finish study reported on Wednesday.
The researchers looked at around 85 thousands postmenopausal women, aging from 70 to 80, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's...
Eli Lilly offers half-price insulin for patients with type 1 diabetes
On Monday, drugmaker Eli Lilly announced their plan to distribute a half-price form of Humalog, one of the most popular insulin injections on the market, when the firm defends criticism about growing drug costs in the US.
Many major drugmakers...
Lawmakers prevent vaccine misinformation plans among measles outbreaks
Lawmakers met at the end of February to tackle the increasing public health threats when the cases of measles keep rising across the country.
The recent hearing, organized by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, present one of the...
FDA prevents companies from marketing illegal dietary supplements
Federal officials are trying to prevent supplement makers from illegally claiming that their products might cure Alzheimer's and other conditions.
Last week, the FDA sent many warning letters and online advisory letters to firms whose products are currently "illegally" advertised...
New York Is Facing the Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades
Since September, New York has had more than 120 cases of measles, making it the worst year since the 90s. In an effort to stop the outbreaks from becoming an epidemic, babies are getting an accelerated vaccination schedule.
Even though...
Study Shows Kids Who Start School Early Are Likely To Get ADHD
Most families take pleasure in seeing their children join kindergarten. This is the first step of childhood that comes with new responsibility for most parents. Parents in the United States are usually faced with the dilemma of whether they...
FDA Warns About Fatal Heart Damage When Using Some Antibiotics
The Food and Drug Administration has recently warned that a few antibiotics would result in painful or even fatal damage to the main artery in the body.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics would increase the risks of an aortic dissection. Those patients who...
Does the Arm Pain Signal a Heart Attack? 8 Facts You Need to Know
As you get old, there is a variety of aches and aches your body often suffer from. While an arm pain can be a common condition that is caused by many causes, it would also be a major symptom...
