Medications

Health 4 days ago

Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds

Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.

Health February 26

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

Health February 25

Trump signs executive order to make healthcare prices 'transparent'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order requiring agency actions to make healthcare prices "transparent" for consumers.

Health February 25

Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.

Opinion February 24

My state is conquering the opioid crisis. Other states need to do the same

When NH Gov. Chris Sununu took office, his state was the second worst for opioids. With the help of billions in settlement money, the problem is finally getting better.

Health February 22

Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug

An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.

Health February 21

Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect

Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.

Health February 20

Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial

A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.

Health February 20

Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

Health February 17

US Navy veteran beats cancer with experimental treatment and reliance on faith

John Ryan, a U.S. Navy veteran, beat cancer through nearly a decade of experimental immunotherapy treatment. The vet shared his motivation to persevere in an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital.