A box of cisplatin injection in the drug warehouse of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, Texas, June 16, 2023. (Emil Lippe/The New York Times) Tony Shepard learned he had vocal cord cancer this spring, but was encouraged when his doctor said he had an 88 percent chance of being cured … Read more
When we think of medicine, we think of a prescription, a pill, but medicine comes in so many forms, said Pii Lawson, a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. Lawson, who comes from a long line of ancestral weavers and khuna lapaau (Native Hawaiian healers) who revered the power of plants, shares his practice with guests at … Read more
Isometric illustration of a liver test. NASH is a condition caused by liver dysfunction. Credit: Mono via Getty Images Following a negative decision by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Intercept Pharmaceuticals Ocaliva (obeticholic acid), all eyes are now on the next possible drug to lead the race to market for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis … Read more
Every summer, come Colorado rain or shine, our whole family gets sick. It’s like back-to-school season plays a preemptive joke, reminding us to nurture a healthy immune system year-round. Universe, I see you. But when sickness strikes during the warmer months, what are the best foods to eat when sick? Spoiler alert: A few scoops … Read more
Share on PinterestThe drug Ozempic may become available in pill form. FreshSplash/Getty images An oral pill version of Ozempic appears effective for weight loss in a new study. Semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, is currently administered into the body through injections. In a new study, taking a pill version of this drug led … Read more
A new study showed that Semaglutide, a drug used to treat obesity and diabetes, significantly reduced alcohol consumption and relapse rate in alcohol-dependent rats, promising its use in the treatment of human alcohol dependence . The drug appears to block alcohol-induced dopamine release in the brain’s reward system, which could potentially curb the rewarding effects … Read more
Are Prednisone and Prednisolone the same thing? Although they are very similar, prednisone and prednisolone are not the same. They are both corticosteroid drugs, also called glucocorticoids, or simply steroids. Steroids are used to treat inflammation in many autoimmune diseases, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. The list of available corticosteroids is … Read more
Foraging is the process of identifying and gathering wild plants, berries, nuts, roots and seeds to eat and use as health remedies. While humans had been foraging for millennia until supermarkets and health clinics sprung up, this ancient practice is now a popular way to eat smarter and improve your health. Once you learn which … Read more
The CBD maker lost its range and moved to a larger facility in February to keep up with growth, but co-owner Matt Hook said the Steamboat-based brand remains true to its roots. “All of our products are all-natural and handmade in small batches,” said Hook. “They are all third party tested and we share all … Read more