Written by Sonia Amin Thomas, PharmD, BCOP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Published on May 6, 2022 Key takeaways: Metamucil (psyllium husk) is an over-the-counter supplement used most commonly for constipation. But it has other benefits and is a good source of fiber. Common Metamucil side effects include gas, bloating, and nausea. It’s...
Written by Kevin Hwang, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on April 6, 2023 Key takeaways: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) affects the body in a few ways. So it actually belongs to two classes of medications: antihistamines and anticholinergics. Some research studies suggest that frequent use of anticholinergic medications may increase the chances...
by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress The recorded signal reveals when neurons fire. Credit: Christian Burkert / Volkswagen-Stiftung / Universität Bonn. Past neuroscience studies have shown that while humans are sleeping, the brain remains highly active, consolidating memories and removing toxins accumulated during waking hours. While memory consolidation during sleep is a widely documented phenomenon, the...
By Bronwyn Thompson July 17, 2023 Scientists are inching closer to developing human tooth regeneration Depositphotos Some sharks get a new set of teeth every few weeks, while crocodiles can go through thousands of chompers in their long lifetimes. Yet the ability to endlessly replace our pearly whites is something that’s eluded us and nearly...
Nathalie Raffier July 13, 2023 MARSEILLE, France — Setmelanotide can lead to significant weight loss that lasts for at least 3 years, according to results presented at the latest French Pediatric Society conference. The treatment is effective for adults and children alike. Setmelanotide is the culmination of two decades of research involving the identification of genes involved...
Fecal transplants could be used in conjunction with current cancer treatments to boost results. /Getty Images THIERRY ZOCCOLAN/Getty Images Combining fecal transplants with immune checkpoint inhibitors such as pembrolizumab or nivolumab showed the procedure was safe in people with advanced melanoma, according to a phase 1 clinical trial. Of the study participants, 65% responded positively to...
By Michael Irving July 18, 2023 Scientists have found that triggering “honeybee syndrome” could be an effective secondary treatment against cancer Depositphotos Scientists have discovered that a common natural sugar could play a role in boosting cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Mannose was found to be able to invoke “honeybee syndrome” in cancer cells to slow...
By Megan Molteni July 19, 2023 This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow) isolated from a patient. NIAID/NIH In the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the new coronavirus still appeared to be confined to China, public health authorities were divided over whether to declare the outbreak a global emergency. That changed once it became...
By Paul McClure July 19, 2023 Researchers have found three new prostate cancer biomarkers that will assist pathologists to accurately grade the disease’s severity Depositphotos Researchers have identified three new prostate cancer biomarkers that improve the visibility of cancer cells used by pathologists to grade the disease’s severity. The novel technique could assist in determining...
by Technical University Munich The sensor skin is very flexible and can be attached to many surfaces, including fingers, for example. Credit: Andreas Heddergott / TUM Researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement...
