Imagine if there were drugs that could tackle brain diseases in a whole new way. Brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are tough. They cause brain cells to die. Most drugs out there just treat the symptoms. They don't fix the root cause. This is where hybrid drugs come in. These are specia
The fight against COVID-19 has led scientists to explore different ways to fight the virus. The main target of COVID-19 is the lungs. So, it makes sense to fight it with medicines you can inhale. A team of researchers has been working on a combination of two drugs, ivermec
Pregnancy can be tough, and not gaining enough weight can cause problems for both mom and baby. In Malawi, from 2003 to 2006, researchers wanted to see if giving pregnant women certain medicines could help them gain more weight and reduce anemia. The study focused on women who were in their second
Mitch McConnell was quick to out a bold statement regarding the most recent Trump-approved tariffs but many republican party members are leading the way in supporting that decision which came with the declaration that Trump believes tariffs are going to produce some indescribable effects. With tarif
Imagine this: a nursing mother takes medication for an infection. She's hoping to get better, but does this drug have a role in her breastmilk? Is it safe for the baby? Picture breastmilk as a superhighway. It moves nutrients and medicines. If a mom takes medicine, transporters in the breas
China is home to millions of people with HIV/AIDS, many of whom rely on antiretroviral drugs to survive. These drugs are a lifeline, but accessing them can be tough. There is not much info on the practical challenges these patients face. It is important to understand the difficulties patients might
Our bones might feel far stronger than what they may really be; Rust-like things called reactive oxygen species(Ways to describe them can vary. We've heard of free radicals as an example) could possibly damage them over long stretches of time. This science term for "arthritic degeneration. “ In a
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to
Imagine tuning in to the Super Bowl, expecting the usual fun and laughter from commercials. But one ad breaks the mold. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health has a plan. They're using their 30-second spot to shine a light on a tough topic: America's weight problem. The ad, set to air in the third qu
This week, the United States Senate is set to question Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This position holds tremendous power, governing agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and t
