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NewsFenbendazole in Health Research: Understanding Drug Repurposing in Cancer Research
The last couple of decades has seen increased attention by scientists and medical researchers on drug repurposing and the potential of fenbendazole. Fenbendazole has traditionally been used as an antiparasitic medicine in veterinary medicine. As such, fenbendazole has been used to treat parasitic infections in animals. However, researchers are now investigating the potential use of fenbendazole in other fields of medicine, including oncology. The growing interest in fenbendazole 444 mg capsules in the wellness community and in scientific circles stems from drug repurposing and the potential to support new areas of biomedical research. Although studies are still ongoing, fenbendazole’s mechanisms […]...
NewsHow Addiction Can Affect Work, Career, and Finances
Addiction can affect far more than health. It can change how a person shows up at work, how others see them professionally, and how secure they feel financially.
NewsFDA Rescinds Broad Autism Claims, Approves Leucovorin Only for Rare Genetic Disorder
The agency now clarifies that leucovorin is not a general autism treatment, but serves a tiny subset of patients.
NewsSuperagers’ Brains Have One Special Ability, Study Finds
A new study has found that SuperAgers also grow more neurons than other older adults groups, helping to keep their brains healthy.
NewsThis Type of Brain Training May Actually Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk
By Julia Ries Wexler – Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Could games designed to strengthen mental skills help prevent Alzheimer’s disease as you age? According to a new 20-year study, they may.1 More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to rise to 13 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.2 There’s no proven way to prevent or cure the disease, but delaying its onset—even modestly—can help preserve and prolong people’s independence and quality of life. “That’s why expanding the menu of evidence-based prevention tools is so critical,” said Vernon Williams, MD, a sports neurologist and founding director […]...
NewsMayo Clinic Researchers Identify Key DNA Changes In The Brains Of People With Alzheimer’s Disease
In a study published in Nature Communications, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified specific DNA-level changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
NewsTelehealth Is Widely Used By Older Adults Insured By Medicare, New Research Shows (Video)
By Terrence Liu, University of Utah Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues.
NewsCDC: Florida Has 107 Confirmed Measles Cases
by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Florida ranks third in the number of confirmed measles cases across the country, new data published the U.S.
NewsA Bitter Aftertaste: ‘Boner Bears’ Chocolate Syrup Recalled for Secret Viagra Ingredient
Lockout Supplements voluntarily recalled its chocolate syrup after the FDA discovered it contained sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.