Concurrent Proton Pump Inhibitor, GLP-1 Use Linked to Increases in Gastro Side Effects
For patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with an increased risk for gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects, according to research presented at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Side effects of GLP-1 drugs commonly include nausea, vomiting, and delayed […]
Study Seeks to Close Sexual and Reproductive Health Gaps Along Migration Routes for Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescents and young people traveling through Mexico face multiple barriers when trying to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights. These challenges extend beyond physical distance and are closely linked to social stigma, limited access to comprehensive sexuality education, and administrative restrictions that hinder access to essential healthcare services and contraceptive methods. In response to this […]
The Revolutionary Technique Helping Find “Hidden Sperm” and Offering Hope to Men Facing Infertility
In early November 2025, Penelope received a phone call while driving home from work in New Jersey, United It was her doctor delivering the news she had been waiting to hear for years. After two and a half years of emotionally exhausting attempts, she was finally pregnant. Following numerous medical tests, Penelope and her husband […]
Hantavirus
Facts and figures. Overview. Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses naturally carried by rodents and occasionally transmitted to humans. Infection can lead to severe illness and, in some cases, death. The type of disease depends on the virus strain and geographic region.In the Americas, hantavirus infection may cause Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a rapidly progressing illness affecting […]
Air Pollution Exposure May Also Influence Body Fat
A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care reveals that long-term exposure to air pollution may contribute to increased total body fat and reduced lean body mass in older adults with overweight, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the findings show that higher levels of air pollution were associated with greater increases in total body […]
A New and Promising Cell Therapy for Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
A single dose of a new cell-based therapy has shown promising results in controlling seizures for months in patients with drug-resistant bilateral mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, according to preliminary findings from an ongoing phase 1/2 clinical trial. Researchers believe this approach could become a future treatment option for patients who are not candidates for traditional […]
FDA Approves Ocrelizumab for Pediatric Relapsing MS
The US FDA has approved ocrelizumab (Ocrevus, Genentech) intravenous infusion for children aged 10 years and older with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who weigh at least 55 lbs (25 kg), the company announced. The approval was supported by findings from the phase 3 OPERETTA 2noninferiority trial in pediatric-onset MS, ocrelizumab met its primary endpoint compared […]
Efficacy and Safety of an mRNA Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Adults
Abstract BACKGROUND Seasonal influenza causes substantial illness and death in adults 50 years of age or older, even with current vaccines. An investigational messenger RNA (mRNA)–based vaccine called mRNA-1010 encodes hemagglutinin glycoproteins from World Health Organization–recommended influenza strains. METHODS In this phase 3, double-blind, active-controlled trial, we randomly assigned adults 50 years of age or […]
Combined Oral Ivermectin and 5% Permethrin Cream to Treat Severe Scabies
BACKGROUND Severe scabies, a rare parasitic skin disease characterized by abundant skin mites, may be life-threatening and poses public health concerns worldwide. A combination of standard-dose oral ivermectin and topical scabicides is recommended for treatment. However, data from randomized clinical trials are lacking, and the probability of cure is uncertain. Ivermectin at higher doses has […]
Skin: What You See on the Outside Can Reflect What’s Happening Inside
Skin is not just about appearance.It can also reflect what is happening inside the body. Acne, dryness, inflammation, redness, or sensitivity may be connected to different internal processes. What Can Influence the Skin The skin is closely connected to systems such as the gut, hormones, the immune system, and inflammation. Because of this, when something […]
