Clinical Controversy: Standard Dose or Baby TAM for Breast Cancer Prevention?

by Jayla Alejo | Jul 3, 2024 | What's New

Medscape Medical News Article By M. Alexander Otto, PA, MMS. July 03, 2024 Should 5 mg of tamoxifen — known as “baby TAM” — or the usual 20 mg dose be standard of care for breast cancer prevention in high-risk women? Research to date clearly shows that...

Combining flavonoid with vitamin B6 may help preserve cognitive function

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 28, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Robby Berman on June 27, 2024 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn Insufficient vitamin B6 is linked to cognitive impairment, and a new study presents a novel approach to maintaining adequate B6 levels. The study in mice finds that a...

Could an FDA-approved cancer drug help stop Parkinson’s disease progression?

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 26, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Jessica Freeborn on June 22, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition that affects nerve function. Researchers are still seeking to understand the brain changes that occur in...

Prostate drugs like terazosin may help lower dementia with Lewy bodies risk

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 20, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Corrie Pelc on June 20, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Dementia with Lewy bodies — also known as Lewy body dementia — is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia affecting older adults, accounting for...

Metformin slows colorectal cancer growth using microRNAs, study finds

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 17, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Katharine Lang on June 14, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Metformin is a common treatment for type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with other drugs. This widely prescribed medication helps...

HPV vaccine prevents cancer in males as well as females, researchers say

by Jayla Alejo | Jun 4, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Robby Berman on June 3, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Cervical cancer is the most common type of female cancer linked to the human papillomavirus or HPV. Each year, almost 200,000 females are diagnosed with...