Kidney drug finerenone may help millions more patients after three major studies

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthHiddo Lambers Heerspink. Credit: UMCGA series of major studies has shown that finerenone preserves kidney function, reduces cardiovascular risk, and improves surviv

Updated on: June 28,2026

Kidney drug finerenone may help millions more patients after three major studies

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthHiddo Lambers Heerspink. Credit: UMCGA series of major studies has shown that finerenone preserves kidney function, reduces cardiovascular risk, and improves surviv

Updated on:June 28,2026

NASA medication storage protocols evaluated

bySouthwest Research InstituteSouthwest Research Institute evaluated common medication handling practices for NASA. Researchers compared medications stored in their original packaging to those repacka

Updated on: June 26,2026

NASA medication storage protocols evaluated

bySouthwest Research InstituteSouthwest Research Institute evaluated common medication handling practices for NASA. Researchers compared medications stored in their original packaging to those repacka

Updated on:June 26,2026

FDA approves first treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus infection

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide‐gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensat

Updated on: June 25,2026

FDA approves first treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus infection

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide‐gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensat

Updated on:June 25,2026

Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?

by Alice Berry,University of VirginiaPeptides are small chains of amino acids that help regulate how the body works. Some are prescribed for medical use, while others are marketed online for fit

Updated on: May 21,2026

Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?

by Alice Berry,University of VirginiaPeptides are small chains of amino acids that help regulate how the body works. Some are prescribed for medical use, while others are marketed online for fit

Updated on:May 21,2026

Influencers promoting prescription drugs on social media pose public health risks

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInfluencer promotion is consistently linked to misinformation and weak regulatory oversight. Credit: Los Muertos Crew for Pexels.In today's world, attention is inc

Updated on: May 17,2026

Influencers promoting prescription drugs on social media pose public health risks

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInfluencer promotion is consistently linked to misinformation and weak regulatory oversight. Credit: Los Muertos Crew for Pexels.In today's world, attention is inc

Updated on:May 17,2026

Nicotine e-cigarettes found to be more successful in helping smokers quit

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that nicotine e-cigarett

Updated on: May 14,2026

Nicotine e-cigarettes found to be more successful in helping smokers quit

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that nicotine e-cigarett

Updated on:May 14,2026

A safer opioid? DFNZ discovery suggests pain relief with minimal addictive properties

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both

Updated on: May 11,2026

A safer opioid? DFNZ discovery suggests pain relief with minimal addictive properties

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both

Updated on:May 11,2026

New compound MF-8 may treat anxiety and memory loss with fewer side effects

byCity University of Hong KongMF-8 is able to induce CCKBR internalization at a low concentration. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65962-yScientists at City University of H

Updated on: May 07,2026

New compound MF-8 may treat anxiety and memory loss with fewer side effects

byCity University of Hong KongMF-8 is able to induce CCKBR internalization at a low concentration. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65962-yScientists at City University of H

Updated on:May 07,2026

Investigational drug delivers mixed results for uncontrolled blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe investigational drug tonlamarsen—which is designed to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensinogen, a protei

Updated on: May 03,2026

Investigational drug delivers mixed results for uncontrolled blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe investigational drug tonlamarsen—which is designed to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensinogen, a protei

Updated on:May 03,2026

Low-dose leukemia drug can clear senescent fat cells and cut inflammation

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with researchers in South Korea, a team from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has discovered a promising ther

Updated on: April 23,2026

Low-dose leukemia drug can clear senescent fat cells and cut inflammation

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with researchers in South Korea, a team from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has discovered a promising ther

Updated on:April 23,2026