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Astronauts use circadian lightning to sleep better, and so can you

Posted on October 23rd, 2023 by Paul Williams

Circadian lighting was developed to regulate the astronauts’ circadian rhythms and help them sleep better. That technology is also used here on Earth.

Second person to receive pig heart transplant recovering well

Posted on October 23rd, 2023 by Paul Williams

The recovery of the second patient gives hope to further xenotransplantation efforts in more than 110,000 people in the US awaiting a heart transplant.

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed – BBC News

Posted on October 23rd, 2023 by Paul Williams

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.

Today I Learned America is “Under-muscled”

Posted on October 22nd, 2023 by Paul Williams

Yesterday I listened to an interview with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Modern Wisdom (one of my favorite podcasts). I’ve listened to her on other podcasts before, but found this recent episode especially …

CVS is yanking popular decongestants from its shelves after the FDA said they don’t work

Posted on October 22nd, 2023 by Paul Williams

Despite accounting for $1.8 billion in annual sales, an FDA panel said medicine containing phenylephrine simply doesn’t work.

Ketamine is easier to prescribe than ever, and the FDA is not happy about it

Posted on October 22nd, 2023 by Paul Williams

Companies now offer at-home ketamine to treat depression. But questions remain over the safety and efficacy of such therapies.

There’s now an AI cancer survivor calculator

Posted on October 22nd, 2023 by Paul Williams

An artificial intelligence-based tool has been created by researchers to predict a cancer patient’s odds of long-term survival after a fresh diagnosis.

Scientists Shed New Light on the Protein Diet Paradox

Posted on October 21st, 2023 by Paul Williams

Researchers shed light on the paradox: while high-protein diets enhance athletic performance, they can contribute to health issues and shortened lifespan in non-athletes. Strength training with…

F.D.A. Advisers: Narcan is Safe to Buy Over the Counter!

Posted on February 15th, 2023 by admin

F.D.A. Advisers: Narcan is Safe to Buy Over the Counter! Drug reversal has been on the rise over the past few years. Recently, experts have suggested that naloxone, commonly sold as Narcan, should be made available over the counter. Narcan is an opioid antagonist that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It […]

A New Lease on Life: How NHS Is Saving Children With Gene Therapy for MLD

Posted on February 14th, 2023 by admin

A New Lease on Life: How NHS Is Saving Children With Gene Therapy for MLD Mucolipidosis type II, or MLD, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes mental retardation, physical disability, and premature death. Treatment for MLD has been limited in the past, with patients having to rely on medications […]