Coffee May Slow Progression to Dementia

People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of developing dementia. Coffee may offer protection from the transition from MCI to dementia.

Ketamine to Treat Bipolar Depression

Ketamine is a drug commonly used in surgical anesthesia. A potential new use for this drug might be in the treatment of bipolar depression.

A recent study found that an injection of ketamine improved mood within minutes for people with bipolar disorder, who were not responsive to other medications.

The effects of the one-time injection lasted for up to two weeks.

Ask your psychiatrist about available treatment...

Are Two Cancer Drugs Better Than One?

Recent trends in cancer research have focused on combination therapies, where drugs that supplement each other's weaknesses show greater results in fighting cancer than either would alone.

Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer

The medications you take need to leave the body somehow, and for some drugs, the kidneys are vulnerable to any side effects since they have such a high level of exposure to the bloodstream.

Sleeping for Sanity

Recent studies have shown that many Americans are finding it harder and harder to get a decent amount of sleep, but why? Studies have pointed to physical issues, like obstructive sleep apnea, as well as mental health issues, like stress and depression.

It's been proven that losing weight can greatly improve symptoms of sleep apnea. But what about treating mental health issues? In a question similar to the "chicken versus the egg" conundrum, could sleep problems traditionally thought to be symptoms of mental disorders actually be the cause of the mental disorders? Could treating...

Prostate Cancer Drug Too Good To Test

Having a clinical trial canceled is a nightmare for researchers.  If the trial stops, researchers want it to be like this.

Preemies Increasing Worldwide

Sometimes it's not so good to be at the top. Though Asia and Africa dominate when it comes to premature births, the US ranks in the top ten countries - but the rate has been slowing.

RA Drug Stops Pain, Protects Heart

People with rheumatoid arthritis are thankful enough when their drug treatment reduces the pain of their disease. It is even better when those drugs protect them from a potentially deadly complication: heart disease.

Antioxidant Shows Promise as Treatment Autism

A small trial using an antioxidant treatment improved irritability symptoms for some children with autism. 

Most Carotid Surgery Patients Surviving 5 Years

Following surgery to widen narrowed carotid arteries in the neck, most patients are still alive five years later. However, high-risk patients appear to have such a low survival risk that they may not be alive to see the surgery's benefit.

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