Why Elderly Patients Are at Highest Risk From Too Many Prescriptions
Elderly patients face the highest risk from too many prescriptions because their bodies process drugs more slowly, they typically take far more...
Category Genetics
Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Is Here — Who Qualifies?
Two gene therapies for sickle cell disease are now FDA-approved and available to patients aged 12 and older who have the HbSS or S-beta-zero-thalassemia...
Epilepsy Drug Approved for Rare Genetic Condition — A Breakthrough for Patients
A new class of epilepsy drugs is reaching patients with rare genetic conditions, and the results are striking.
The Autoimmune Drug That Raises Cancer Risk — And Doctors Are Still Prescribing It
The drug is Xeljanz, known generically as tofacitinib, and it is manufactured by Pfizer. A landmark clinical trial published in the New England Journal of...
Humira Is Now Generic — Here’s How Much Money You Could Save
If you or someone you care for takes Humira — one of the most prescribed drugs for autoimmune conditions that also affect neurological health — you could...
New Research on Nerve Regeneration Could End Chronic Pain
A wave of new research published in early 2026 suggests that regenerating damaged nerves — not just masking the pain they cause — may finally be within...
The COVID Antiviral That Cuts Hospitalization Risk by 89%
Paxlovid, the oral antiviral made by Pfizer, reduced the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization or death by 89% in its landmark clinical trial.
The Osteoporosis Drug That Causes Jawbone to Die — And Who’s at Risk
The osteoporosis drugs most commonly linked to jawbone death are bisphosphonates — medications like Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel that millions of older...
Can Birth Control Pills Cause Blood Clots? A Doctor Explains the Real Risk
Yes, birth control pills can cause blood clots, but the actual risk is far lower than most headlines suggest.
The Birth Control Pill That Increases Stroke Risk — Your Doctor May Not Mention It
Combined estrogen-progestin birth control pills — the most commonly prescribed form of hormonal contraception — double the risk of ischemic stroke...