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Nikhil Prasad  Nov 04, 2025  5 days ago
Medical News: A Hidden Powerhouse Against Deadly Superbugs Chemists from the University of Warwick in the UK and Monash University in Australia have made a stunning discovery — a hidden compound that’s 100 times stronger than a widely known antibiotic. This new molecule, called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, has shown remarkable ability to kill deadly drug-resistant bacteria like MRSA ...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 01, 2025  8 days ago
Medical News: Massive Recall Sends Panic Among Hypertension Patients A shocking recall has been announced after the discovery that one of the most widely used blood pressure medications may be tainted with cancer-causing chemicals. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, a major drug manufacturer based in Parsippany, New Jersey, has voluntarily recalled more than 580,000 bottles of its Prazosin Hydrochloride c...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 29, 2025  11 days ago
Medical News: A surprising discovery about common pain medications Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, along with collaborators from several U.S. institutions, have discovered that two FDA-approved drugs—bupivacaine and rimegepant—may do more than just relieve pain. They might also slow down the growth and spread of osteosarcoma, a rare but aggressive for...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 24, 2025  15 days ago
Medical News: New Hope for Early Breast Cancer Patients A groundbreaking international study led by researchers from Eli Lilly in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that the drug abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio) significantly improves survival rates among patients with high-risk early-stage breast cancer. This large-scale clinical trial marks the first ti...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2025  17 days ago
Medical News: Older Adults Face Hidden Dangers from Common Antihistamines A large-scale study by researchers from the University of Toronto and Women’s College Hospital in Canada has uncovered a troubling link between the use of common antihistamines and delirium in older hospital patients. These widely used drugs, especially first-generation types like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), are often...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 20, 2025  20 days ago
Medical News: A Common Drug with Hidden Power Ibuprofen, a familiar household painkiller used for headaches, cramps, and fevers, is now drawing scientific attention for an unexpected reason—it may help protect against certain types of cancer. Recent research suggests that this inexpensive over-the-counter drug could have powerful anti-cancer effects, opening new conversations about how infl...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 19, 2025  21 days ago
Medical News: Mounting Legal Storm Over Pfizer’s Contraceptive More than 1,000 women across the United States are suing American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer after developing brain tumors allegedly caused by its long-standing birth control injection, Depo-Provera. The lawsuits claim that Pfizer knowingly failed to warn users about potential neurological risks linked to the drug, which has be...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 15, 2025  25 days ago
Medical News: A Milestone Approval After a Decade The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), marking the first new therapy for this devastating lung disease in more than ten years. Developed by its manufacturer as a next-generation anti-inflammatory therapy, Jascayd stands out as the first and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 13, 2025  27 days ago
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Treating Emerging Viral Threats Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in fighting three dangerous viruses—Oropouche virus, Rift Valley fever virus, and Dabie bandavirus—that are spreading in different parts of the world. These viruses can cause severe fever, neurological complications, and in some cases, death. Until now, there have been no vac...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 11, 2025  28 days ago
Pharma News: A Major Step in Heart Failure Management Millions of Americans living with heart failure may soon find it easier to manage their condition from the comfort of home. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lasix ONYU, a new at-home version of the widely used diuretic furosemide injection, developed by SQ Innovation, Inc. This novel drug-device combination allows patie...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 09, 2025  1 month ago
Medical News: New study highlights overlooked danger in common prescriptions A new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University has revealed that combining a commonly prescribed painkiller, tramadol, with certain antidepressants significantly increases the risk of seizures among older adults, particularly those living in nursing homes. The findings raise fresh concerns about drug safet...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 09, 2025  1 month ago
Medical News: Indian health authorities and the WHO have issued a global alert after three popular oral cough syrups were found to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recalled all affected batches and informed the World Health Organization (WHO) as investigations intensify. https://www.reuters.com/w...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2025  1 month ago
Medical News: Alarming new global study uncovers huge medicine gaps A sweeping new global investigation has revealed that shortages of critical medicines could become a systemic problem affecting millions of people across multiple countries. The research warns that when essential drugs vanish from the shelves, patients may suffer from treatment delays, use weaker alternatives, or simply go without...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2025  2 months ago
Medical News: Breakthrough Discovery from International Team A team of scientists from KU Leuven in Belgium, the Rega Institute for Medical Research, the Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States, and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in San Francisco have reported a major advance in the search for new medicines. Their focus was on a group of specially designed compounds called isothia...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 07, 2025  2 months ago
Thailand Medical News: Ancient Herbs with Modern Promise Researchers from “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, and the “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological and Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy have uncovered promising evidence that two common herbs—sweet basil...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2025  2 months ago
Medical News: A New Look at an Old Drug Ivermectin, a medicine best known for treating parasitic infections, may also have powerful anti-inflammatory effects, according to new research. Scientists from the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California School of Medicine, together with the VA Northern California Health Care Syst...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 25, 2025  3 months ago
Medical News: Growing Lawsuits Against Novo Nordisk Ozempic, the blockbuster drug made by Novo Nordisk and originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, is now facing a massive wave of lawsuits in the United States. More than 1,800 patients have already filed cases, with damages sought estimated to exceed 2 billion dollars. Ozempic Lawsuits Surge as Thousands ...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 24, 2025  3 months ago
Medical News: A Life Saving Drug with Hidden Risks Tamoxifen has been one of the most widely used drugs in the fight against breast cancer since the 1970s. There are the usual pharma claims that it helped millions of women with estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer by lowering the chances of recurrence and improving survival rates. However, researchers have long known that while tamoxife...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 13, 2025  3 months ago
Medical News: Growing Concerns Over Post-Vaccination Syndrome A major new review by researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary, Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, the Hungarian University of Sports Science, and New York Medical College warns that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax may trigger a broad range of inflammatory cond...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 07, 2025  3 months ago
Medical News: Long COVID Now Also Associated with Blood Pressure Disorders A new study from researchers at the Department of Radiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York, alongside the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has uncovered another serious long-term consequence of COVID-19 — the risk of developing new-onset hyper...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 20, 2025  4 months ago
Medical News: Ongoing Damage Found in Blood Vessels and Lungs After COVID Recovery Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos and the University of Brasília in Brazil have released concerning findings about how long COVID continues to affect patients years after their initial infection. In a new study, scientists have confirmed that even two years after recovering from CO...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 14, 2025  4 months ago
Medical News: SARS-CoV-2 Variants Found to Exploit Human Metabolism to Enhance Viral Replication A new study by scientists from Oregon Health & Science University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories has revealed how different strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus—including the original WA1, Delta, and Omicron variants—systematically hijack the body’s metabolic systems,...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 13, 2025  4 months ago
Medical News: A new study has raised serious concerns about gabapentin, a widely used nerve pain and seizure medication, suggesting it may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline—especially in adults under 65. The research, conducted by experts from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Ohio, found that those who used gabapentin regularly were significantly more l...
Nikhil Prasad  May 27, 2025  6 months ago
Medical News: In a new and deeply concerning discovery, doctors from Graylands Hospital in Perth, Australia have reported two shocking cases of pulmonary embolism—a life-threatening type of blood clot in the lungs—linked to the use of clozapine and fluvoxamine. What’s most alarming is that both patients had no known risk factors for developing such clots. Deadly Blood Clots Link...
Nikhil Prasad  May 24, 2025  6 months ago
Medical News: In an unsettling revelation that has rocked the medical and academic communities, the former head of the morgue at Harvard Medical School has pleaded guilty to participating in a nationwide network trafficking in human remains. Cedric Lodge, 57, admitted to stealing and selling parts of cadavers that were donated to the university for scientific and educational purposes. Harvard...
Nikhil Prasad  May 15, 2025  6 months ago
Medical News: Seaweed Antioxidant Shows Promise in Blocking Kidney Damage from Common Food Toxin In a breakthrough that could change how we combat hidden food toxins, scientists from multiple institutions in Saudi Arabia and Egypt have uncovered the powerful protective potential of a marine phytochemical compound called fucoxanthin and its metabolite fucoxanthinol. These compounds, derived from b...
Nikhil Prasad  May 06, 2025  6 months ago
Medical News: A major international research team has just completed a groundbreaking study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of three popular classes of drugs used to treat diabetic kidney disease (DKD), a common and serious complication of diabetes. The results offer clear guidance on which medications work best—and which ones may cause more harm than good. New Study Reveals Whi...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 10, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Limpopo and the University of Cape Town in South Africa has unveiled the potential of lithium chloride—a drug more commonly known for treating bipolar disorder—as a promising tool against the inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, in lung cancer patients. Lithium Chlo...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 31, 2025  7 months ago
Thailand Pharma News: A startling new study by Chinese researchers has uncovered that 33 widely used medications could be silently increasing the risk of kidney stones - without any warning listed on their official drug labels. The research, conducted by Pan Ding, Qinghua Luo, and Leihua Cao from the Department of Urology at Nanchang People’s Hospital, dives deep into millions of adverse dru...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 26, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: In a major shift in psychiatric medicine, American researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston are exploring how neurosteroids - natural brain chemicals and their synthetic versions - are opening the door to radically new treatments for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and neurodevelopmenta...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 19, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Scientists Discover Possible Protective Effects of GLP1RA on Schizophrenia A groundbreaking study by researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, suggests that diabetes drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 rec...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 17, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News (Updated ): The United States has reported its first outbreak of H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, according to a statement released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Monday, March 17, 2025. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-reported-first-outbreak-h7n9-bird-flu-farm-since-2017-woah-says-2025-03-17/   United St...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 17, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Peanut allergy has become a major public health concern, with cases rising significantly over the past two decades. It affects around 1.4% to 2% of the population in the United States and Europe and can cause life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. Unlike some food allergies that fade with age, peanut allergies often persist throughout life. New Breakthroughs in Peanut Allergy ...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 06, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Scientists Explore the Non-Antibiotic Benefits of Macrolides Researchers from the University of Iceland, EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals, and Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland have discovered that the antibiotic azithromycin offers significant benefits beyond its traditional use. Their study examined how macrolides, including azithromycin, affect the bronchial epithelial barrier an...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 01, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: A recent study has raised alarms about the potential risk of liver damage associated with the widely used influenza medication, Oseltamivir or Tamiflu. Conducted by researchers from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chongqing Medical University and the Pharmacy Department of Chongqing Youyoubaobei Women and Children’s Hospital, the study analyzed adverse event repo...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 20, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: Ivermectin, a widely used antiparasitic agent, has been a subject of intense discussion in recent years. Although originally developed to treat parasitic infections, its off-label use for COVID-19 has surged - prompting concerns about potential long-term effects. One area of interest is the possible upregulation of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter genes due to frequent ivermect...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 18, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: Topiramate is a widely used medication prescribed for various conditions, including epilepsy, migraines, and certain mental health disorders. It is also sometimes used off-label for weight loss and chronic pain management. The drug works by stabilizing nerve activity in the brain, helping to prevent seizures and reduce migraine frequency. While effective, topiramate is known to cause...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 13, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: Exploring a New Approach to Parkinson’s Treatment Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide, yet no cure currently exists. Researchers are continuously seeking innovative ways to slow its progression and improve patients’ quality of life. A recent study conducted by scientists from the Department of Biochemist...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 12, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: A New Concern with ROCK Inhibitors In recent years, Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) inhibitors have emerged as a promising treatment in ophthalmology. These drugs, including ripasudil and netarsudil, have been widely used for managing glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal endothelial disorders. They work by lowering intraocular pressure and improving corneal endothelial function....
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 10, 2025  9 months ago
Thailand Mental Health News: Concerns Over Antidepressants and Suicidal Ideation A growing body of research has raised concerns over the potential link between antidepressant medications known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in adolescents. SSRIs, commonly prescribed for treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, became th...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 06, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: A New Hope for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease A new study has shed light on the potential benefits of Mirikizumab, a novel drug designed to help people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust-UK, the Institute of Infection and Immunity at St George’s University of London, and the Sch...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 03, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: The United States has officially suspended the supply of essential drugs, including antiretroviral (ARV) medications and treatments for malaria and tuberculosis (TB), to Kenya and several other African nations. This decision is a direct consequence of newly implemented directives on foreign aid funding issued by the U.S. government. The move is already raising concerns about potentia...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 03, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: Heart failure is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. It is a condition in which the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, leading to various complications and often requiring long-term management. Researchers have long sought to identify risk factors that contribute to heart failure, and one eme...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 31, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: A new study has revealed that the antibiotic minocycline may have significant benefits beyond treating bacterial infections. Researchers from the Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) in China have found that minocycline can help reduce brain inflammation and anxiety-like behaviors caused by Staphylococcus aureus infections. This discovery could open new doors i...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 23, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Demand for weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to rise, capturing public attention as game-changing drugs for managing obesity, diabetes, and related health issues. These medications, categorized as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), have gained a reputation as "miracle drugs" for their significant weight-loss effects. However, as...
James Josh  Jan 21, 2025  10 months ago
A Surging Trend of Tainted "Aphrodisiac Honey" France has sounded the alarm on the rising influx of honey sticks and gels marketed as "all-natural" aphrodisiacs but secretly laced with prescription erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Cialis. These products, bearing brand names such as Black Horse and Bio Max, have been confiscated in record amounts by French customs aut...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 21, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: The use of prescription stimulants for non-medical purposes, often referred to as "smart drugs," has surged globally, raising important questions about their safety, regulation, and long-term effects. A recent study conducted by Polish researchers from the University of Opole, Wroclaw Medical University, and the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, in collaboration...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 20, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Metformin, a medication widely recognized for its efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), has long been celebrated for its safety, affordability, and cardiovascular benefits. Recently, a groundbreaking study examined whether metformin could also serve as a preventive agent against new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with T2DM and initially normal kidne...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Chung Shan Medical University and Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan, along with the National Taiwan University, have explored a potential link between the widely used influenza medication oseltamivir and the development of diabetes. This large-scale study, leveraging data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD), has uncovered signific...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 18, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Understanding Myoclonus - A Brief Overview Myoclonus, a sudden and brief involuntary muscle jerk, affects many individuals worldwide and can have a variety of causes. This condition is often associated with neurological disorders, metabolic imbalances, and adverse reactions to certain medications. Among these causes, drug-induced myoclonus (DIM) has gained significant attention due ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 14, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: A Growing Concern Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are among the most prevalent disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS), especially in adults. These diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Huntington’s disease (HD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cause progressive loss of neurons, leading to severe health impact...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 13, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Glaucoma is one of the most prevalent causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, affecting millions of individuals and posing significant public health challenges. This silent yet progressive condition, marked by optic nerve damage, frequently goes undiagnosed until advanced stages, leading to substantial vision loss. The primary treatment strategy for glaucoma centers on lowering i...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 11, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Link Between Osteoporosis Drugs and Eye Issues A new study led by Canadian researchers from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has revealed a concerning association between commonly used osteoporosis drugs, particularly bisphosphonates such as risedronate, and an increased risk of acute angle closure (A...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 07, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, is one of the most significant cardiovascular emergencies. While traditionally linked to factors like age, lifestyle, and genetics, researchers have brought to light a concerning contributor: the use of specific drugs. Drug-induced myocardial infarction (MI) is a phenomenon that has become increasingly recognized, highlig...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 05, 2025  10 months ago
Medical News: Advancing Cancer Treatment Tislelizumab Combines with Chemotherapy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tislelizumab (marketed as Tevimbra) in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinomas. This groundbreaking approval applies spec...

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