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FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for use in people ages 60 and older.

LiveScience · May 4, 2023

One of the cheapest diabetes drugs on the market can also slow aging and extend your life span. Here's how

Metformin costs pennies a day, is safe, and has been scientifically shown to impact age-related biological changes.

Fortune · May 4, 2023

World's first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine gets approval: Key points to know

Pharmaceutical company GSK's RSV vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to become the world's first such vaccine. Known as Arexvy, this vaccine has been approved after three clinical trials.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

We can't keep up with COVID's mutations

The FDA is allowing additional bivalent shots — but a new study suggests they don't work as well as they used to

Salon · May 2, 2023

Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy stirs hopes and controversy

The FDA is considering greenlighting the experimental treatment under its accelerated approvals program. Some critics point out the therapy isn't yet proven to work and may be costly.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Dermatologists Talk Daxxify, the Newest Player on the Neuromodulator Scene

Daxxify claims to last twice as long as its competitors—but is that true?

Marie Claire · May 1, 2023

DNA sequencing platform hit by serious security flaws

One of the two vulnerabilities discovered carries a 10/10 severity score.

TechRadar · May 1, 2023

Can drugs fix the UK’s adolescent obesity crisis?

A powerful new weight-loss medication may be approved for those aged 12 to 17. But healthcare professionals fear it ignores the underlying socioeconomic causes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

The Former Pro Athletes Turning to Magic Mushrooms for Relief

The use of psychedelic mushrooms is gaining traction in the United States. Many researchers predict FDA approval of a psychedelic treatment will come within the next five years.

Inverse · Apr 29, 2023

Explained | Can psychedelics treat depression? A doctor explains.

Can psychedelic drugs create lasting positive changes in brain function? The Hindu explains the potential benefits of their use in treating depression. Subscribe now to read the full article.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023