BPH treatment options when drugs are not enough
Can I wear contacts after age 50?
Eye care in an emergency
Harvard study: Six healthy diets linked with better long-term brain health
Study: Taking GLP-1 drugs may increase risk of key nutrient deficiencies
Another way to manage GERD
What is the "gout diet"?
HPV testing at home: A new option for women
How can I tell if I'm developing arthritis or musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause?
How to increase appetite
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FDA approves nasal spray to treat rapid heart rhythm
In late 2025, the FDA approved a nasal spray to treat a sporadic, rapid heart rhythm called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The self-administered spray, called etripamil (Cardamyst), may help people avoid emergency room treatment for PSVT.
Social media posts about statins: Sorting fact from fiction
Social media posts tend to exaggerate side effects (such as muscle aches and memory problems) associated with statins and may spread invalid information about these drugs. This misinformation is a major threat to public health, according to a 2025 article.
FDA removes menopause hormone therapy black box warnings
After an FDA panel was convened to review black box warnings on menopause hormone therapy, which includes both systemic and vaginal estrogen treatments, the FDA announced in November 2025 it would remove black box warnings from all hormone therapy products containing estrogen. Women considering hormone therapy should discuss their individual health risks with their doctor - such as a history of heart attack or stroke, a blood clot in the legs or lungs, hormone-sensitive cancer, active liver disease, and overall breast cancer and cardiovascular risks.
BPH treatment options when drugs are not enough
Can I wear contacts after age 50?
Eye care in an emergency
Harvard study: Six healthy diets linked with better long-term brain health
Study: Taking GLP-1 drugs may increase risk of key nutrient deficiencies
Another way to manage GERD
What is the "gout diet"?
HPV testing at home: A new option for women
How can I tell if I'm developing arthritis or musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause?
How to increase appetite
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