Kelli Whitlock Burton April 11, 2022 An experimental drug that combines fixed doses of extended-release (ER) formulations of existing medications can significantly reduce symptoms in patients with untreated early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD), new research suggests. Results from a phase 3 trial of P2B001, a combination of pramipexole and rasagiline at currently unavailable low doses, showed...
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Novel Drug Significantly Reduces Tics in Tourette’s ― Without Side Effects
Pauline Anderson March 31, 2022 An investigational drug that blocks the dopamine-1 (D1) receptor reduces tics and is safe and well tolerated in children with Tourette syndrome (TS), a new study shows. Importantly, unlike current medications for the disorder, ecocipam does not lead to weight gain, anxiety, depression, or tardive dyskinesia compared to placebo ―...
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A diet rich in protein, zinc and niacin and low in saturated fat makes blood vessels more flexible, Israeli research suggests
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY A new study being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has linked key nutrients, including protein, zinc and niacin, to improvements in heart health. Improvements in metabolic and cardiovascular health seen during weight loss in people with obesity are traditionally...
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Skin cancer in people of color
by Columbia University Irving Medical Center Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Dark skin does provide some protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but it’s a myth that people with dark skin tones are immune to the harmful effects of UV radiation. People of color have a lower risk of developing skin cancer than people with fair...
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Mending the heart: Blocking DYRK1a could lead to better heart attack outcomes
by Josh Barney, University of Virginia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have identified a potential way to improve heart function after heart attacks—and it could involve a drug extracted from plants commonly used as folk medicine. The researchers, led by Dr. Matthew J. Wolf, found that blocking a particular...
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How to treat and prevent scalp acne
Acne is less common on the scalp than on other areas of the body. However, it can be just as troublesome. Clogged pores often cause pimples on the scalp or scalp acne. Keeping the hair and scalp clean and using medicated shampoos can help treat the condition. This article looks at how a person can identify scalp acne,...
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Could gut microbes regulate appetite and body temperature?
14 APR 2022 2:00 PM BY ELIZABETH PENNISI Gut bacteria can influence the brain’s temperature controls and stimulate nest-building in mice. KLEIN AND HUBERT/MINDEN PICTURES With more microbes than cells in our body, it’s not surprising that bacteria and other invisible “guests” influence our metabolism, immune system, and even our behavior. Now, researchers studying mice...
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens
THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY WASHINGTON—Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are chemicals or mixtures of chemicals that interfere with the way the body’s hormones...
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Emphysema severity associated with higher lung cancer risk
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA OAK BROOK, Ill. – CT-detected emphysema is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer, a risk that increases with emphysema severity, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. Lung cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related death worldwide, with more than 1 million deaths each year since...
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Study preserves memory in mice, offering promising new basis for active immunization against Alzheimer’s disease
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IMAGE: IN A SERIES OF TESTS, KU RESEARCHERS ASSESSED THE MEMORY OF INJECTED MICE AGAINST SIMILAR MICE THAT DIDN’T RECEIVE THE CORN-BASED METHIONINE SULFOXIDE. CREDIT: SMITH, ET AL. LAWRENCE — During experiments in animal models, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a possible new approach to immunization against Alzheimer’s disease (AD)....