Browsing: Medication & Drugs

Scientists have reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes in mice using engineered stem cells that reprogramme the immune system instead of replacing insulin.

More people are noticing thinning hair in their teens and twenties. From genetics to lifestyle, dermatologist Dr Leona Yip explain what may be driving this shift.

Researchers at HKUMed analysed over 708,000 pregnancies and found paracetamol use during pregnancy was not associated with autism or ADHD once family genetics and environment were taken into account.

Why is leucovorin suddenly everywhere? We unpack the new FDA approval, its real medical uses, how it works, and why autism researchers have been studying it.

Some human medications may appear in vet clinics. But that does not mean you should self-medicate your pet. Here is what is safe – and what is not.

Even with GLP-1 drugs, lasting diabetes remission is rare. A major review explains why bariatric surgery still delivers deeper, longer-lasting metabolic benefits.

Scientists found that blocking an ageing-related enzyme helped regenerate cartilage in damaged and ageing joints without stem cells. The findings may reshape future osteoarthritis treatment and reduce reliance on joint replacement surgery.

Ozempic’s slimming effects have made it a viral sensation, but this diabetes drug comes with risks that go beyond nausea.

Blue-tinted vision after taking Viagra? Cyanopsia is a rare but real visual side effect linked to how sildenafil affects the retina’s light-sensing cells.ww

Obesity remains one of Singapore’s most neglected heart risk factors, despite its proven link to cardiovascular disease. With stigma and policy lagging behind science, experts argue for urgent, systemic change.