Aspirin Linked To Reduced Risk Of Bile Duct Cancer
Regular use of Aspirin had been linked with a large reduction in the risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma, better known as bile duct cancer. This has been noted to be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of this medication.
Long-Term Antibiotics Don't Work In Lyme Disease Treatment
In treating Lyme disease, more and more antibiotics aren't the answer, according to a recent Dutch study.
Verapamil: The Hypertension Drug That May Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
A hypertension drug that has been on the market since the 1980s may be the breakthrough medicine that will ultimately help people with type 1 diabetes reverse their condition, a research team revealed.
Could Tarantula Venom Relieve Pain?
Like cone snails, poisonous frogs, bees, and other spiders, the venomous Peruvian green velvet tarantula spider may be a source of a chemical that relieves chronic pain in people.
A World Without Antibiotics – How Did Doctors Treat Infections?
The discovery of penicillin in 1928 was most probably the biggest medical breakthrough of the 20th century. Illnesses such as syphilis, gonorrhea and tuberculosis could then be treated. How did doctors manage these issues before antibiotics though?
Drug Shortages In Emergency Rooms Become Critical
In the United States, drugs needed to treat poisonings and infections in emergency rooms are in increasingly short supply.
Over the Counter Medicines Hold Hidden Dangers
Over the counter medications (OTCs) are inexpensive, easy to use, and they usually work. However, every year, just in the United States, over 100,000 people are hospitalized for OTC overdoses.
Evidence That Statins Stimulate Atherosclocrosis And Heart Failure
Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in the US. But the reasons for this, along with effective solutions, have been hotly debated for decades. At the heart of the controversy is a frightening question: Do statins kill or cure?
Which OTC Painkiller Is Right For You, And What Are The Risks?
OTC painkillers can stop pain and fever in their tracks — but did you know that they can carry some pretty severe risks if you take too many of them, or for too long? Learn what the risks and benefits of Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin are here.
Risk-Free Ibuprofen Patch Coming Soon?
Taking ibuprofen, especially over the longer-term and in higher doses, carries all kinds of health risks. A new patch has now been developed that delivers steady doses of the popular NSAID directly through the skin, minus the side effects.