I have been using the sleeping pill zopiclone for the past seven months, and although it helps me sleep, I have started experiencing headaches. Should I stop taking it? Zopiclone and zolpidem are categorized as Z drugs and are typically only recommended for short-term use, such as a few weeks. Prolonged use can lead to …
Lecanemab shows promise in slowing down the progression of degenerative brain conditions by a third. However, the drug has only been tested on otherwise healthy patients. By Ethan Ennals Published: 22:45 BST, 19 August 2023 | Updated: 01:45 BST, 20 August 2023 A recent study suggests that lecanemab, one of the first drugs for Alzheimer’s …
A study conducted by researchers tested the efficacy of a prostate cancer drug called proxalutamide The study revealed that the drug effectively limited the invasion of cells by the Covid virus By Eve Simmons Published: 22:55 BST, 19 August 2023 | Updated: 23:12 BST, 19 August 2023 A study suggests that a prostate cancer drug …
Half of patients with this type of bowel cancer will require a stoma after surgery Drug Durvalumb has been successful in trials, rendering surgery unnecessary By Eve Simmons Published: 22:55 BST, 19 August 2023 | Updated: 23:18 BST, 19 August 2023 A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug has the potential to eliminate the need for surgery in …
The NHS recently announced plans to eliminate most cancer waiting time targets in England, which is being hailed as a major breakthrough in cancer care. Instead of ten separate targets, there will now be three overall goals. Firstly, the aim is to ensure that 75% of patients receive a diagnosis or the all-clear within a …
A recent study revealed that individuals who experience inflammation often spend more time on social media platforms in an attempt to engage with friends and family. Dr. David S. Lee, an assistant professor of communication at the University of Buffalo and author of the study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, explains that …
A recent discovery by scientists has revealed at least four new genes linked to breast cancer, potentially revolutionizing the way women at risk are identified. While well-known genes such as BRCA1 are already associated with breast cancer, these four previously unknown genes have been found to significantly increase the risk. It is estimated that about …
Title: Increase in Child Mental Health Cases Overburdens Emergency Rooms Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Introduction: Prominent medical groups are highlighting the urgent need for additional support and resources as emergency rooms across the United States are inundated with children and teenagers suffering from mental health issues. Even children as young as six are arriving at emergency …
A man who has lost his libido due to post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) describes it as feeling “chemically castrated”. Hamish, a 33-year-old from London, is speaking out about his experience in the hopes of preventing others from going through the same thing. He explains that since taking an anti-anxiety medication in May, he has lost …
Meet Jim Arrington, the world’s oldest bodybuilder who is about to turn 91 next month. Jim has been working out for over 70 years and credits his passion for muscle-building with keeping him in great health and enabling him to maintain an active lifestyle. In fact, he can lift more than his own bodyweight! Jim …