Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago.
And as online platforms make gambling easier and more convenient, some Pennsylvanians are gambling more often and may be more prone to developing…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Researchers from several international institutions have uncovered new details about how the malaria parasite grows and spreads. Their work has identified a specialized protein that the parasite needs in order to survive and move between hosts,…
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New drug cuts seizures by up to 91% in children with rare epilepsy
An experimental therapy for children with a severe and difficult to treat form of epilepsy appears to be both safe and highly effective at reducing seizures, according to results from an international clinical trial led by UCL (University College…
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Ozempic-like weight loss drugs may help the heart recover after a heart attack
Medications designed to promote weight loss by mimicking GLP-1 may also help limit additional heart damage after a heart attack. A new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol and University College London (UCL) found that these…
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GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people
A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn’t use a patch. He didn’t set a quit date. He simply lost…
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Millions take aspirin to prevent colon cancer. A major review says don’t count on it
Taking aspirin every day is not a fast or dependable way to prevent bowel cancer for most people, according to a new Cochrane review. The analysis also highlights a clear downside. Regular aspirin use increases the risk of serious bleeding right…
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Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment
Stiff knees, sore hips, and persistent joint pain are often brushed off as normal signs of aging. But osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease worldwide, is not being treated in line with what research actually shows. Experts say the biggest…
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Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels
Certain fruits and vegetables may raise the amount of pesticide chemicals found in the human body, according to a new peer reviewed study conducted by scientists at the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Pesticides have been associated with…
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Novartis And Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reach A Settlement
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the startup that wants to treat Alzheimer’s with microrobots, medical groups push back on RFK’s vaccine changes and more.
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A simple hand photo may be the key to detecting a serious disease
Researchers at Kobe University have created an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disease simply by examining photos of the back of the hand and a clenched fist. The approach avoids facial images, helping protect…
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