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🌟 Healthcare Leader | Pharma | Medical Devices | Oncology
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Anti-Aging Injection Regrows Knee Cartilage and Prevents Arthritis
A treatment that blocks an age-related protein restored cartilage in aging and injured joints by reprogramming existing cells rather than using stem cells. Researchers at Stanford Medicine report that...
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January 4, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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This Common Blood Pressure Drug Boosts Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals
The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been found to slow aging in worms – an effect that, if it translates to humans, could one day help us live longer and stay healthier in old age.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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FDA approves label change for Depo-Provera, adding brain tumor warning
Pfizer faces a lawsuit in which women allege the drugmaker failed to warn them about the risks of meningioma associated with the birth control shot.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Clascoterone 5% Delivers Strong Phase 3 Hair-Growth Results | Dermatology Times
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals reveals promising phase 3 results for clascoterone 5% solution, showing significant hair growth improvement in alopecia.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Antibiotic found hiding in plain sight could treat dangerous infections, early study finds
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen antibiotic that shows promising in treating drug-resistant infections.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Nottingham scientists 'very excited' by gel to repair tooth enamel
A university says the new material is "opening up new possibilities" for treatment.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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7 common medications may disrupt gut health for years
A new study has found seven types of prescription medications can have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can persist for several years even after stopping use.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks - National | Globalnews.ca
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy...
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November 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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FDA Takes Action to Make a Treatment Available for Autism Symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today initiated the approval of leucovorin calcium tablets for patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), a neurological condition that affects folate (a vit...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Researchers testing whether two common generic medications could help kill dormant cancer cells
Researchers believe they have developed a test to identify people who have dormant cancer cells and a drug regimen to kill those cells before they are able to turn into cancer.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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FDA approves first nasal spray diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first intranasal diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease patients, aiming to prevent a common and costly issue that results in more than...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer Pill Extends Survival in 7-Year Trial
A breakthrough therapy for advanced breast cancer also works well in the early stages, allegedly improving survival outcomes for patients.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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After 60 Years, Scientists Uncover Hidden Brain Pathway Behind Diabetes Drug Metformin
Scientists found that metformin acts in the brain through Rap1 to control blood sugar. This insight could lead to more precise diabetes treatments. Metformin has been the standard treatment for type 2...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Common sleep medication could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
A common insomnia drug may lower harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, offering a surprising new direction for prevention.
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August 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Trial shows promise for new bloodborne staph infection treatment - UPI.com
A new way to battle bloodborne staph infections could help save lives while combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new clinical trial found.
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August 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies and Scientists Finally Know Why
How Amish barns could hold the secret to preventing the onset of allergies.
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July 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Warns Study
In spite of having plagued humans for millennia, typhoid fever is rarely considered in developed countries today.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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'Popcorn Lung': Vapers at Risk of Irreversible Disease, Experts Warn
A US teenager was recently reported to have developed the oddly named medical condition "popcorn lung" after vaping in secret for three years.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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High-efficiency smart energy device stores solar power for use after dark
New solar supercapacitor stores 63% of solar energy, setting the stage for faster, cleaner, and more reliable renewable power.
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April 19, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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World's Most Common Painkiller During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD
Very few painkillers are safe to use during pregnancy, and yet one of the only available options has become embroiled in an international debate in recent years.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Parkinson's Discovery Suggests We Could Already Have an FDA-Approved Treatment
Researchers have discovered how a cell surface protein called Aplp1 can play a role in spreading material responsible for Parkinson's disease from cell-to-cell in the brain.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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‘Couldn’t keep water down’: Woman says Coca-Cola helped her norovirus. Then she learns the real reason why

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‘Couldn’t keep water down’: Woman says Coca-Cola helped her norovirus. Then she learns the real reason why
'I use to be a pharmacy tech and we sold Coca Cola syrup. Cost like 4 bucks.'
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January 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Cancer's frequent spread to the lungs is driven by important amino acid

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Cancer's frequent spread to the lungs is driven by important amino acid
A new study has identified one of the reasons why cancer frequently spreads from elsewhere in the body to the lungs: an amino acid called aspartate. The findings improve our understanding of cancer an...
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January 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Breakthrough immunotherapy drug revolutionizes pancreatic cancer treatment
Breakthrough research on NKT cells and folinic acid offers hope for improved immunotherapy against pancreatic cancer's defenses.
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December 7, 2024 at 4:41 AM
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New jab 'could prevent knee replacement surgery for millions and relieve pain'
A NEW jab eases the agony of arthritis in the knee – without having to resort to surgery, according to a new study. The “minimally invasive” procedure may prevent knee replacement…
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December 4, 2024 at 12:15 AM