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Medical News: For decades, diclofenac has been one of the most widely used medications for treating pain and inflammation. However, long-term use of the drug can cause unwanted side effects involving the stomach, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Now, scientists from Mexico have discovered that an extract derived from the blue agave plant—the same plant used to make tequila—may signi...
Medical News: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common but often overlooked sleep disorder affecting an estimated one billion people worldwide, may soon have a new treatment option that does not involve masks, machines, or surgery. Researchers have reported encouraging results from a large Phase 3 clinical trial showing that a once-nightly pill called AD109 significantly reduced sleep apnea severit...
Medical News: Heartburn, acid reflux, and upper stomach discomfort affect millions of people worldwide, often disrupting sleep, work, and daily activities. While medications that reduce stomach acid remain the standard treatment, many patients continue to struggle with symptoms or seek alternatives due to concerns about long-term medication use. A new large-scale study from Italy has now revealed ...
Medical News: Millions of people around the world take serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. While these medicines are generally considered safe and effective, a new large-scale safety analysis has raised concerns that some of these commonly prescribed drugs may be linked to a range of eye-related problems that could affect v...
Medical News: A new study has uncovered an important reason why older adults may remain at higher risk of dangerous blood clots and cardiovascular complications despite taking aspirin. Researchers found that aging appears to increase levels of a key platelet enzyme called cyclooxygenase-1 (Cox-1), leading to greater production of clot-promoting substances and reducing aspirin’s ability to fu...
Medical News: A major new scientific review is sounding the alarm about a hidden side effect of many widely prescribed medications: the ability to significantly alter the gut microbiome in ways that may increase infection risk, worsen inflammation, change how drugs work, and potentially influence long-term health outcomes. Researchers have found that several non-antibiotic medications commonly use...
Medical News: A major new study is raising fresh concerns about a widely used group of antibiotics after researchers found strong links to anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, nerve damage, and other troubling brain-related side effects. The findings come from a massive 16-year analysis of nearly 96,000 safety reports tied to three common fluoroquinolone antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, and...
Medical News: A decades old breast cancer drug is drawing renewed scientific attention after multiple studies showed that it can stop the Ebola virus from entering human cells and dramatically improve survival in infected animals.
Researchers now believe the drug, called toremifene, could become part of a powerful antiviral strategy against some of the world’s deadliest filoviruses.
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Medical News: Researchers are now investigating whether a drug currently used for psychiatric disorders could also help block Ebola virus infections. A new computational study has found that Lumateperone, a medication approved for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, may interfere with the Ebola virus’s ability to enter human cells.
Researchers find that Lumateperone may weaken the Ebola ...
Medical News: A new international study is raising concerns about a rare but potentially dangerous heart condition linked to commonly used fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin. Researchers found evidence suggesting that these widely prescribed drugs may trigger Kounis syndrome, a condition often described as an “allergic heart attack.”
Common fluoroqu...
Medical News: Hantaviruses represent a significant global health threat, causing two severe syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Asia and Europe, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS or HCPS) in the Americas.
Vandetanib, a Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitor Targeting VEGFR2 Shows Promise in Reducing Vascular Permeability
Caused by Hantavirus
These rodent-borne pathogens inf...
Medical News: Human cytomegalovirus, or HCMV, is a common virus that usually remains harmless in healthy people but can become life-threatening in newborn babies, transplant patients, cancer patients, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Now, scientists have discovered that an experimental compound which functions as a chloride channel inhibitor called DIDS (4,4′-diisothiocyano-2,2&...
Medical News: A widely used anti-inflammatory drug called indomethacin may soon attract global attention for an entirely different reason after scientists discovered that it can strongly block Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), one of the world’s most dangerous respiratory viruses for infants and older adults.
Scientists discover that the common anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin can dram...
Medical News: Millions of people around the world rely on allergy medications every day to control sneezing, blocked noses, itching, and watery eyes. But a major new analysis is now shedding light on which treatments appear safest and which may cause more side effects than previously believed.
Massive clinical review finds steroid nasal sprays safer than many other allergy treatments while im...
Medical News: A major new scientific study is challenging long-held assumptions about tranexamic acid, commonly known as TXA, a drug widely used around the world to prevent life-threatening bleeding. Researchers have discovered that under certain conditions, the medication may unexpectedly make some blood clots easier to break down instead of protecting them.
Scientists have discovered that t...
Medical News: A new study is shedding light on an unexpected benefit of a diabetes drug that could go beyond controlling blood sugar. Researchers have found that imeglimin, a relatively new oral medication for type 2 diabetes, may improve how red blood cells move through tiny blood vessels—something that is often impaired in people with the condition.
Diabetes drug imeglimin may help red b...
Medical News: A Common Medicine Reveals a Surprising New Role
A drug long used to treat nausea and vomiting may soon play a life-saving role in protecting the heart during severe infections. New research has revealed that ondansetron, a widely prescribed medication, can significantly reduce heart damage caused by sepsis, a dangerous condition that affects millions worldwide.
A common anti-nausea...
Medical News: A common medication long used to treat high blood pressure may soon offer new hope for millions of women suffering from endometriosis, a painful and often misunderstood condition. A new experimental study suggests that terazosin, a widely available drug, could become a powerful non-hormonal treatment option—potentially changing how the disease is managed in the future.
A c...
Medical News: A team of scientists in China has developed a powerful new anti-inflammatory compound derived from a natural plant-based molecule, offering fresh hope for safer and more effective treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases. The research focuses on a modified version of a phytochemical called braylin, which has been transformed into a highly potent drug candidate known as L27.
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Medical News: A major new scientific review is shedding light on a growing health threat that many people have never even heard of—high triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood that can silently increase the risk of heart disease and even trigger life-threatening pancreatitis. Researchers are now uncovering powerful new treatments that could dramatically change how this condition is managed...
Medical News: A growing body of medical evidence is raising serious concerns about widely prescribed antipsychotic medications and their potential to trigger life threatening diabetic emergencies. A new systematic review has found that both older and newer antipsychotic drugs may significantly increase the risk of conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, two s...
Medical News: Real-World Data Raises Fresh Questions
A new large-scale safety analysis is shedding light on the real-world effects of vutrisiran, a relatively new treatment used for patients suffering from transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis with polyneuropathy. While the drug has been praised for its ability to slow disease progression, researchers are now warning that its safety profile may be m...
Medical News: Growing Concerns Over a Common Diabetes Drug
Metformin has long been considered a cornerstone treatment for type 2 diabetes, widely prescribed across the world due to its effectiveness and affordability. However, new research is raising serious concerns about its safety in a very specific and vulnerable group: elderly patients with chronic kidney disease. As populations continue to ...
Thailand Medical: A new study conducted by Thai researchers is bringing fresh attention to a hidden biological factor that may be quietly driving early memory problems - an imbalance in a specific form of copper found in the blood. The research focuses on non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper (NCC), a reactive type of copper that may play a key role in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition often s...
Medical News: A growing body of research is revealing that certain naturally occurring compounds found in foods and supplements may play a powerful role in protecting vision, particularly in conditions like glaucoma. A new study using advanced computational analysis has uncovered how these compounds work together at a molecular level, offering fresh insights into preventing optic nerve damage.
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Medical News: A widely used diabetes drug may be quietly interfering with how patients sleep, raising fresh concerns about its broader effects on health. New research suggests that Metformin, a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, could alter critical stages of sleep - especially in patients who also suffer from sleep apnea.
Common diabetes drug found to reduce critical REM sleep in pati...
Medical News: A growing body of research is shedding light on how preventive drug treatment may reduce repeated eye infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite responsible for one of the world’s leading causes of vision-threatening inflammation. Ocular toxoplasmosis is notorious for returning again and again, each episode increasing the risk of permanent damage. Now, scientists are ta...
Medical News: A new large-scale safety analysis is raising fresh concerns about two widely used hair loss and prostate drugs - finasteride and dutasteride - after researchers found growing signals linking them to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The findings, based on global real-world data, suggest that while both medications carry risks, finasteride may pose a significantly highe...
Medical News: A widely used class of cholesterol-lowering drugs may hold an unexpected benefit- significantly reducing the risk of primary liver cancer. New research analyzing hundreds of thousands of patients suggests that statins could play a powerful preventive role, even beyond their known cardiovascular advantages.
Common cholesterol drugs may significantly lower liver cancer risk when u...
Medical News: A fascinating new study suggests that common antibiotics may hold unexpected promise in the fight against leukemia, one of the most serious blood cancers. Researchers have discovered that certain modified antibiotics can actively kill leukemia cells by triggering internal “self-destruct” mechanisms, offering a potential new direction for cancer treatment.
Modified an...
Medical News: Scientists in Japan have unveiled a promising new compound that may help the brain repair itself by boosting the growth of new neurons, an exciting development that could one day transform treatments for neurological disorders.
A newly discovered compound boosts brain stem cells and may help the brain repair itself naturally
Researchers from Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. in...
Medical News: A new scientific study is raising fresh concerns about two of the world’s most commonly used painkillers—ibuprofen and naproxen—suggesting they may interfere with male fertility in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. While these drugs are widely trusted for relieving pain and inflammation, researchers have now uncovered evidence that they may alter a c...
Thailand Medical: A Growing Need for Faster Fungal Detection
Fungal infections caused by Candida albicans are becoming a serious concern in hospitals, especially among patients with weakened immune systems. This yeast-like organism normally lives harmlessly in the body, but when conditions change, it can rapidly multiply and cause infections ranging from oral thrush to life-threatening bloodstrea...
Medical News: A new scientific breakthrough is offering fresh hope to millions at risk of blindness, as researchers discover a powerful compound that can protect delicate eye cells from damage. The study reveals that a molecule called Liproxstatin-1 can significantly reduce vision loss caused by retinal injury, a key factor in diseases like glaucoma.
New compound protects retinal cells and ma...
Medical News: A surprising new study has revealed that a well-known heart medication may hold powerful protective effects against serious liver damage. Researchers have found that ivabradine, a drug typically used to treat heart conditions, can significantly reduce liver fibrosis, a dangerous condition that can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure.
Common heart drug found to dramatically reduc...
Medical News: A new large-scale analysis has found that a widely available medication can significantly reduce blood loss in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, offering hope for safer recovery and fewer complications.
A Serious Problem in Elderly Patients
Hip fractures are among the most dangerous injuries in older adults. These fractures, especially those occurring outside...
Thailand Medical: New Human H5N1 Infection Detected in Northwest Cambodia
Health authorities in Cambodia have confirmed a new human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, marking the country’s second documented case in 2026. The case involves a 45-year-old woman from Ropai Village in Preah Netr Preah District, located in Banteay Meanchey Province close to the Thailand border. Officia...
Medical News: CDC Data Signals Localized Growth in Infections
New modeling data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that COVID-19 infections are beginning to rise again in select regions of the United States, particularly in the states of Virginia and Arizona. Although the national outlook currently shows declining or stable trends in most states, public health an...
Medical News: A medication commonly prescribed to help people overcome alcohol addiction may, in rare cases, lead to serious vision problems. Doctors are now warning that the drug disulfiram, widely known by the brand name Antabuse, could cause a rare but potentially reversible form of optic nerve damage known as toxic optic neuropathy.
Doctors report rare but reversible vision loss linked to...
Medical News: A new study has revealed a worrying increase in deaths linked to a class of powerful sedative drugs known as novel benzodiazepines (NBZDs). These substances are often designed to imitate well-known prescription medications such as Valium and Xanax but are frequently produced illegally and can be significantly more potent.
Researchers warn that powerful illicit benzodiazepines ar...
Medical News: A new experimental study has revealed that a drug designed to remove damaged aging cells may significantly protect the brain after a stroke. Scientists discovered that the senolytic drug navitoclax reduced brain injury and improved neurological recovery in laboratory stroke models, highlighting a promising new direction for stroke therapy.
A senolytic drug that removes harmful agin...
Medical News: Breakthrough insights into how a key fibrosis drug reshapes immune responses
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating lung disease that slowly scars the lungs, making it increasingly difficult for patients to breathe. Scientists have long known that the anti-fibrotic drug nintedanib helps slow disease progression, but exactly how it influences the immune system has remai...
Thailand Medical News: A violent assault involving three teenage boys in Bangkok has sparked outrage among parents and renewed scrutiny over emergency medical care standards. The victims, aged between 15 and 16, were reportedly attacked by a group of unknown teenagers while riding motorcycles in the Ramkhamhaeng area. According to their families, the victims had no prior disputes with the attacker...
Medical News: Forgotten Psychiatric Drug Shows Unexpected Power
In a surprising scientific breakthrough, researchers in Italy have discovered that chlorpromazine, a psychiatric drug used since the 1950s, may help the immune system fight glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer. The study was conducted by scientists from the Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, ...
Medical News: A new scientific analysis is raising fresh questions about how well the popular flu drug oseltamivir, commonly known as Tamiflu, actually works inside the human body. While the medication has long been prescribed to shorten flu symptoms, researchers now suggest that its effect on the virus itself may be more limited and complex than previously believed.
Study reveals Tamiflu may...
Medical News: Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer, with limited treatment options and very poor survival rates. Now, new research suggests that metformin, a widely used and inexpensive diabetes drug, could help slow down this deadly cancer by switching off key survival signals inside tumor cells.
Metformin may slow aggressive brain cancer by blocking ke...
Medical News: Many people living with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, already face daily digestive struggles. New research now suggests that a commonly used class of acid reflux medicines may quietly raise the risk of a dangerous gut infection in these patients, especially during the first few years of use.
Widely used acid reflux medications may unexpectedly raise infection risks in people...
Medical News: Drug Regulators on Both Sides of the Atlantic Raise Serious Concerns
Regulatory pressure is mounting against avacopan, marketed as Tavneos, after both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency signaled that the drug’s future on the market is in jeopardy. The oral therapy, approved for the treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)...
Medical News: Panobinostat Shows Promise in Fighting Drug Resistant Stomach Cancer
Gastric cancer remains one of the world’s deadliest cancers, largely because many patients eventually stop responding to standard chemotherapy. One of the most widely used drugs, 5 fluorouracil, often loses its effectiveness over time as cancer cells adapt and survive. Now, researchers from South Korea have u...
Medical News: Eye Drops Under Scientific Scrutiny
A commonly used chemical found in some over-the-counter eye drops is now raising fresh concerns after scientists discovered it may affect liver cells and behave like PFAS chemicals inside the body. Researchers from Örebro University in Sweden carried out the study after questions were raised about the long-term safety of eye drop ingredients ...
Medical News: Pridopidine a Promising New Drug That Could Slow Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are devastating conditions that slowly damage the brain and nervous system, leading to loss of movement, speech, and independence. Scientists are now reporting encouraging findings about a drug called pridopidine,...
Medical News: A new laboratory study has brought renewed hope for millions of people living with diabetes who face the constant threat of slow healing foot wounds. Researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called MAGL11 can dramatically speed up wound healing in diabetic conditions by calming inflammation, boosting blood vessel growth, and helping skin cells repair damage more effe...
Medical News: A growing body of scientific evidence is pointing to an unexpected new role for common diabetes medications in protecting the brain from memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease. A newly published systematic review has found that a class of drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors may significantly improve memory, reduce harmful brain changes, and lower inflammation in experimental models...
Medical News: Hidden disorders with life changing effects
Millions of people across all ages suffer daily from hearing loss tinnitus and vertigo but many do not realize how closely linked these problems are deep within the inner ear. A new scientific review by experts from the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Iowa together with collaborators from the Univers...
Medical News: A Forgotten Medicine Finds a New Mission
An older medicine with a long medical history is now gaining worldwide attention as researchers uncover its surprising potential to treat Bachmann-Bupp syndrome or BABS - an ultrarare and life-threatening genetic disorder that currently has no approved therapy. This Medical News report explores how a familiar drug may become the first real tr...
