Jakafi is a preferred treatment for myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis is a type of bone marrow cancer that leads to the formation of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow and results in scarring, which impairs the normal production of blood cells. The exact cause of myelofibrosis is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by genetic mutations in the blood cells. Jakafi (ruxolitinib) […]

February is American Heart Month

Each month the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (part of the US Department of Health and Human Services) selects National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight issues affecting health across the nation.  One of the highlights in February is heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) sponsors American Heart Month each […]

FDA approves a new type 2 diabetes drug that works in combination with Metformin

On January 20th, the FDA announced approval of a new sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. The new drug is produced by Theracos, a privately held pharmaceutical research and development company located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The drug will be marketed under the name Brenzavvy (generic name: bexagliflozin). The […]

Could Metformin Be One of the Anti-aging Drugs That Extends Life Expectancy?

It may sound too good to be true if you heard a claim that anti-aging drugs are about to come onto the shelves at your local pharmacy. However, there is a lot of advanced research going on to discover whether and how the life expectancy of you and me can be improved. Right now, the […]

New guidelines for treating osteoporosis in menopausal women

At the beginning of 2025, the American College of Physicians (ACP) updated its guidelines for therapy to reduce the risk of fractures in adults with primary osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass). It was the first update since 2017. Among other recommendations, the new guidelines strongly recommend bisphosphonates as the initial therapy for postmenopausal women […]

Reolin – A winter wonder drug

Reolin is a wonder drug that can help you if you are afflicted with the common winter woes brought on by heavy accumulation of mucus resulting in respiratory tract disorders. The common cold, chesty coughs, seasonal allergy symptoms and asthma can make life uncomfortable and potentially lead to more serious conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. […]

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in 3 easy lessons

Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse through to orgasm. It is a common condition that can affect men of all ages, but the likelihood of experiencing ED increases with age According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive […]

Everything you need to know about ED treatments

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse all the way through to orgasm. Many men are too embarrassed to talk about this problem, but the truth is that erectile dysfunction treatments have come a long way. Both primary […]

Hospital wards in crisis due to infections

What is now being reported as a “tripledemic of Covid, RSV and flu” is pushing U.S. hospitals into a crisis mode. A few months back, we reported on the observations coming from Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia and New Zealand that “Flu is coming early this year”, and even earlier that “there could be a […]

Are there sleep disorders that only affect women?

Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? Or perhaps you wake up just as tired in the morning as when you went to bed, even though you had the requisite “eight hours of shut-eye.” There is a whole field of study of the disorder called insomnia. It deals with sleep disorders, and some  do train […]