Could cancer drugs be the future of Alzheimer’s treatment?
By Aria Bendix With few treatments available to stop or reverse Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have turned to cancer drugs as a potential means of walking back cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s cases…
FDA panel promotes misinformation about antidepressants during pregnancy, psychiatrists say
A Food and Drug Administration panel discussing the use of antidepressants during pregnancy Monday largely amounted to misinformation or facts taken out of context, according to several psychiatrists who tuned…
The best women’s sneakers for wide feet, according to podiatrists
If you have wide feet, you are likely no stranger to the feeling of tightness and pinching that comes from a new pair of shoes.. But having wide feet shouldn’t…
A cross between a nicotine pouch and an energy drink: What to know about caffeine pouches
David Gomez, a school resource officer for the Boise County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho, started noticing caffeine pouches last spring. Students were using the pillow-shaped pouches, which can contain more…
The pandemic aged our brains, whether we got Covid or not, study finds
The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible to counteract the changes. By Linda Carroll…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and ‘The Cosby Show’ made kids with learning disabilities feel seen
“People still tell me that it’s because of your show that I found out that I had dyslexia,” the actor said in an interview. By Meghan Holohan, TODAY As tributes…
FDA to review prescription fluoride supplements for kids at risk for tooth decay
Banning supplements would be a double whammy in states that have already banned community water fluoridation, dentists say. The Trump administration is inching closer to banning fluoride tablets and drops…
Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. — Is it time for a vaccine?
The uptick in cases, caused by a variant of the virus nicknamed “razor blade throat,” comes as many Americans have likely gone a year or longer without Covid shots. By…
Do fluoride supplements harm children? FDA panel discussion turns into heated debate
Despite dentists’ impassioned arguments for fluoride supplements, the FDA is likely to ban them this year. A meeting Wednesday at the Food and Drug Administration about fluoride supplements became, at…