According to a study, a groundbreaking new treatment called a “stent retriever” proves effective if administered within 2.5 hours of a stroke.Read More →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.Read More →
BioGen’s “Aduhelm” is a monthly injection intended to slow cognitive decline in patients with early stages of the disease. The FDA granted the drug approval as a new clinical trial begins.Read More →
The FDA has now approved a new drug, the hormone-free medication Lynkuet, that is used to help treat hot flashes and night sweats brought on by menopause.Read More →
A nationwide recall affects more than 500,000 bottles of a common blood pressure drug after tests found possible cancer-causing chemicals. Check your medicine.Read More →
The FDA says packets of cocoa mix were mistakenly put in the boxes instead of taco seasoning.Read More →
If you’re visiting a dermatologist for acne, you might wonder whether prescription medications can also prevent future breakouts. Experts agree that most standard acne treatments for adults are designed not just to treat existing pimples but to stop new ones from forming.Read More →
It’s a quiet morning. You lace up your shoes, step outside and begin a brisk morning stroll. But as you take those first few steps, there it is, a faint grinding noise, almost like the crunch of gravel underfoot, except … the sound is coming from your knee! Thinking back, you recall noticing a similar …Read More →
“Anal cancer is a completely different disease” from colon cancer, says one expert doctor—and in this case, it stemmed from a common infection. A woman with a stage 3 anal cancer diagnosis shares her story.Read More →
Bloody diarrhea, also known as bloody stool or rectal bleeding, can range from bright red to dark red or tar-like in appearance. It can be a symptom of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, infections, inflammatory conditions, and, rarely, colorectal cancer. A healthcare provider can diagnose the underlying cause and prescribe treatments …Read More →