An interim analysis of an ongoing extension study supports the long-term safety and efficacy of the oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist atogepant (Qulipta) to prevent chronic and episodic migraine. The data show that 70% of patients treated with atogepant 60 mg daily achieved at least a 50% reduction in monthly migraine days at

A diet rich in seafood is known to provide several health benefits. However, researchers of a recent study caution that they could raise your risk of exposure to environmental contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”. The findings were based on a survey conducted among 1,829 New Hampshire residents

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Pet dogs and cats play an important role in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says new research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27–30 April). The study has found evidence of multidrug-resistant bacteria being passed between sick cats and dogs and their healthy owners in Portugal

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. Source link

A single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depressive symptoms during pregnancy (prenatal depression), finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today. The results suggest that low dose esketamine should be considered in new mothers with prenatal depressive symptoms. Depression is common during pregnancy and shortly

In patients with severely elevated triglyceride levels who are at risk for acute pancreatitis, the investigational drug plozasiran brought about substantial reductions in triglyceride levels in the phase 2 SHASTA-2 study.  Most patients receiving plozasiran showed a fall in triglyceride levels to < 500 mg/dL threshold of acute pancreatitis risk.  The safety profile of the

Having a baby is one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking periods of a parent’s life. From choosing what to wear, where to sleep, and even what to drink – every choice is deliberate and well-thought-out with their well-being in mind. If you’re a first-time mom or are with baby two, three, or four, ensuring

The UK’s largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation. Source link

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain France is to introduce a five euro ($5.50) penalty for people who fail to turn up for millions of doctors’ appointments missed each year, the prime minister said Saturday. The fine was one of several measures announced by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to boost a health service struggling to keep up

Before the evolution of legs from fins, the axial skeleton -; including the bones of the head, neck, back and ribs -; was already going through changes that would eventually help our ancestors support their bodies to walk on land. A research team including a Penn State biologist completed a new reconstruction of the skeleton