At menopause, a woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive function. Eggs are no longer released and the production of the hormones […]
New study shows long-term durability of early combination therapy in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
A new study, VERIFY (Vildagliptin Efficacy in combination with metfoRmIn For earlY treatment of type 2 diabetes) presented at this […]
Combo antithrombotic therapy increases bleeding risk
(HealthDay)—Patients with chronic coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease treated with the combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin face a […]
Aesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type
While there are several effective options for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, some may result in better cosmetic appearance after treatment, […]
Hormone replacement therapy may raise the risk of breast cancer
Hormone replacement therapy may raise the risk of breast cancer even 10 years after a woman stops taking it, finds […]
Gene therapy reduces obesity and reverses type 2 diabetes in mice
The obesity epidemic affects nearly half a billion people worldwide, many of them children. Obesity-related diseases including heart disease, stroke, […]
Israel seeks to beat PTSD with ‘ecstasy’ therapy
Nachum Pachenick says he lived a nightmare for nearly two decades after being sexually abused and developing post-traumatic stress disorder—until […]
Stressed at school? Art therapy reduces teenage girls’ headaches
Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American […]
Light therapy could replace opioids as main treatment for cancer treatment side effect
A worldwide coalition of researchers and clinicians has agreed that light therapy is among the most effective interventions for the […]
New therapy promotes vascular repair following stroke
Following a stroke, antibodies that inhibit the signaling molecule Nogo-A can help repair blood vessels in the affected brain regions. […]