Medicine
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How does grapefruit interact with drugs?Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream. But why?
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hintsScientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPensThere's now an option to treat anaphylaxis via a nasal spray, rather than with an auto-injected medication.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer riskA new study that looked at 20 years of medical data from millions of people found a link between cannabis use and specific cancers.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Who should get the new RSV vaccines? Here's everything you need to knowThere are now RSV vaccines approved for older adults and for pregnant people, and antibody shots (not vaccines) available for babies. What's the difference?
By Nicoletta Lanese Last updated
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CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines, citing side-effect concernsThe CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Injectable goo could fix joints without surgery, early study suggestsNew research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals' joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.
By Emily Cooke Published
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What is doping? And which performance-enhancing drugs are banned?Many drugs are forbidden for use by athletes in major international competitions, such as the Olympics. Here's why.
By Sara G. Miller Last updated
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Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brainScientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
