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A popular sugar substitute may interfere with certain cancer treatments, according to new research. The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center have released new research suggesting that using sucralose — a popular sugar replacement used by those trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels — may make it harder to the body to respond to …

The Push to Make Montana a Hub for Experimental Medical Treatments  The Wall Street Journal Source link

In an image-obsessed industry, maintaining a robust head of hair isn’t just about vanity — it also signals success and staying power. Check out any over-50 star still working — nearly all have full, Samson-like manes to match their career stamina. And an unknowable number have gone to great lengths, and great expense, to preserve it. A possible miracle drug …

But the search for such a pill—or indeed any treatment as effective as CPAP—has proved challenging. Dozens of drugs have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials, and while HGNS was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2014, Miller says that its rollout has been limited, as many doctors are uncertain about the risk-to-benefit trade-off. “The …

New COVID variant bizarre symptoms: What treatments are available and how you can protect yourself – Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT  CT Mirror New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing  newspressnow.com People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom — Here’s What To Know  HuffPost COVID-19 cases are on the …

Tom Zeller Jr has done just about anything to get rid of his headaches.  He’s chugged 60 glasses of water in a day, inhaled oxygen straight from the tank and even tripped on magic mushrooms on top of the western Montana mountains.  The 56–year–old science journalist was diagnosed about three decades ago with cluster headaches, debilitating headaches that strike randomly …

Scientists invented a pocket-sized model of the most common form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The “disease-on-a-chip,” made using stem cells, could pave the way for new treatments for the progressive condition, the researchers say. In ALS, the brain and spinal-cord cells that control voluntary muscle movements — known as motor neurons — break down and die. As a result, …