Topical gel helps burn wounds heal faster using an existing FDA-approved drug

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and the University of Arizona College of Medicine have d

Updated on: July 10,2026

Topical gel helps burn wounds heal faster using an existing FDA-approved drug

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and the University of Arizona College of Medicine have d

Updated on:July 10,2026

Drug duo synergy may help cystic fibrosis patients clear lung mucus, animal tests suggest

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2026). DOI: 10.1172/jci201541Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of anima

Updated on: July 03,2026

Drug duo synergy may help cystic fibrosis patients clear lung mucus, animal tests suggest

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2026). DOI: 10.1172/jci201541Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of anima

Updated on:July 03,2026

Life-changing benefits of hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia affirmed by 10-year study

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & Physiol

Updated on: July 05,2026

Life-changing benefits of hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia affirmed by 10-year study

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & Physiol

Updated on:July 05,2026

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

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

FDA weighs expanding what can go into supplements

by HealthDay StaffWhat's in your supplements could soon change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could ev

Updated on: April 17,2026

FDA weighs expanding what can go into supplements

by HealthDay StaffWhat's in your supplements could soon change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could ev

Updated on:April 17,2026

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

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

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

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