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Scientists discover new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson's disease

More than three decades ago, scientists discovered that a chemical found in a synthetic opioid, MPTP, induced the onset of a form of Parkinson's disease.

23 Jun 2019

FDA expands approval of cystic fibrosis treatment to include pediatric patients as young as 6 years old

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the indication for Symdeko (a combination of tezacaftor/ivacaftor) tablets for treatment of pediatric patients ages 6 years and older with cystic fibrosis who have certain genetic mutations.

22 Jun 2019

College affirmative action bans may increase smoking rates among minority high school students

College affirmative action bans may adversely affect the health of underrepresented minority high school students, according to the results of a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine.

19 Jun 2019

Study: Tobacco and alcohol usage are common in British reality television shows

A new study in the Faculty of Public Health's Journal of Public Health finds that tobacco and alcohol usage are extremely common in British reality television shows.

18 Jun 2019

FDA approves first non-insulin drug for treatment of pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide) injection for treatment of pediatric patients 10 years or older with type 2 diabetes.

18 Jun 2019

Ochsner Hospital for Children joins national consortium to provide solutions for hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Mayo Clinic's Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Ochsner Hospital for Children are collaborating within a consortium to provide solutions for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and complex form of congenital heart disease in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped.

17 Jun 2019

Study shows association between use of mentholated cigarettes and smoking cessation

For decades, Big Tobacco has sold African American smokers on menthol-flavored cigarettes through targeted marketing campaigns.

17 Jun 2019

Cartoons influencing young adults to vape, finds new study

A new study from the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, concluded that the incidence of vaping among young people is rising because of advertising for e-cigarettes using cartoon characters.

17 Jun 2019

Study reveals how habitual smoking may contribute to development of hypertension

Smokers may be at a higher risk for developing hypertension, and an overactive response to normal drops in blood pressure may help explain why, according to researchers.

13 Jun 2019

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn.

12 Jun 2019

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Strong family and school connections are helping prevent transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana, even among those targeted by violence.

11 Jun 2019

Gender differences in manifestation of diseases lead to poorer diagnosis and treatment in women

The work, published by the Esteve Foundation, reveals that gender differences in the manifestation of the diseases result in poorer diagnosis and treatment for women.

11 Jun 2019

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq), in combination with the chemotherapy bendamustine and a rituximab product (a combination known as "BR"), to treat adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has progressed or returned after at least two prior therapies.

10 Jun 2019

Our tears may one day be used to detect glaucoma

Contrary to what many of us think, high pressure inside the eye does not define glaucoma and investigators want to know if the proteins circulating in the fluid of our eyes might.

10 Jun 2019

FDA authorizes marketing of first medical device for pain relief in adolescents with IBS

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first medical device to aid in the reduction of functional abdominal pain in patients 11-18 years of age with irritable bowel syndrome when combined with other therapies for IBS.

10 Jun 2019

E-cigarette vaping with nicotine appears to impair mucus clearance

E-cigarette vaping with nicotine appears to hamper mucus clearance from the airways, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

7 Jun 2019

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

For patients taking proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal disease (GERD) or other acid-related conditions, new research puts safety concerns to rest.

7 Jun 2019

FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of dengue disease in endemic regions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Dengvaxia, the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4) in people ages 9 through 16 who have laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and who live in endemic areas.

6 Jun 2019

Research on cannabis use in women limited, finds new study

A new study from the University of York shows that research into the association of psychosis with cannabis focuses almost completely on men users, significantly limiting our knowledge of the drug’s effects on human health.

5 Jun 2019

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Effective antiretroviral therapy has changed the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a progressive, fatal disease to a chronic, manageable condition that is associated with higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, sudden cardiac deaths, and other diseases compared to people without HIV, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association journal Circulation.

3 Jun 2019

Tobacco News and Research

Scientists discover new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson's disease

FDA expands approval of cystic fibrosis treatment to include pediatric patients as young as 6 years old

College affirmative action bans may increase smoking rates among minority high school students

Study: Tobacco and alcohol usage are common in British reality television shows

FDA approves first non-insulin drug for treatment of pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes

Ochsner Hospital for Children joins national consortium to provide solutions for hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Study shows association between use of mentholated cigarettes and smoking cessation

Cartoons influencing young adults to vape, finds new study

Study reveals how habitual smoking may contribute to development of hypertension

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Gender differences in manifestation of diseases lead to poorer diagnosis and treatment in women

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Our tears may one day be used to detect glaucoma

FDA authorizes marketing of first medical device for pain relief in adolescents with IBS

E-cigarette vaping with nicotine appears to impair mucus clearance

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of dengue disease in endemic regions

Research on cannabis use in women limited, finds new study

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

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