Month: April 2023

Sleep Med Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that taking a specific sleep medication, suvorexant, may help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. They conducted a preliminary study and found that participants who took this sleeping pill showed promising results. It’s like putting on an extra layer of protection during a […]

Published on April 21, 2023

Drug Company CEOs to Testify on Lowering Insulin Prices

Next month, the leaders of the three biggest insulin manufacturers in the United States will attend a hearing by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee to discuss ways to decrease the cost of insulin and other pharmaceutical medications. This is akin to summoning top pilots from major airlines to address rising airfare […]

Published on April 21, 2023

How Will Supreme Court Decision Impact Abortion Patients?

Imagine you’re on a rollercoaster, and just as you reach the peak, the ride suddenly stops. That’s what many were feeling as they awaited the Supreme Court’s decision on mifepristone, a crucial drug used in medication abortions. The court’s action on Friday upheld access to this vital medication, providing relief to countless women across the […]

Published on April 21, 2023