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Nursing Assistant Appreciation
Nursing assistants can sometimes feel forgotten when doctors and medical employees get kudos for taking care of patients. News4’s Molette Green highlights their work In the Community.
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Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer’s drug that received preliminary approval last year. A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of the infused medication from drugmakers Eisai and Biogen. The FDA granted accelerated approval in January based on early results suggesting the drug could modestly slow Alzheimer’s....
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Ribbon Cut on UMD Laurel Medical Center
A new medical center is opening in Prince George’s County to replace the old Laurel hospital, which closed several years ago. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports it will have a new focus.
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Experimental Drug Slows Worsening Effects of Alzheimer's
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appeared to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease in a large study. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Frisco neurologist Dr. Aimee Garza about how it works.
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Eli Lilly Says Experimental Drug Slows Alzheimer's Worsening
Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease after an 18-month trial.
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5 Reasons to Choose a Family Medicine Doctor
While patients should always choose the practice that best suits their needs, it’s important to understand the full range of options available.
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How Long Can You Keep Medication Past Its Expiration Date? A Doctor Weighs In
Time for spring cleaning? Don’t overlook the medicine cabinet. Learn when to toss medications, toothbrushes, razors and more.
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Got Unused, Unwanted or Expired Medications? National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023, where you can safely get rid of unused, unwanted or expired medications.
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How Important Are Medication Expiration Dates? Here's What a Pharmacist Says
It isn’t always clear whether or not the expiration dates on prescription and over-the-counter medications actually mean anything. Here’s what you need to know.
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Eli Lilly Says Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Reduces Brain Plaque in Early Study
Eli Lilly said a higher dose of the up-and-coming Alzheimer’s treatment remternetug had a larger effect on clearing amyloid plaque.
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I'm a Cardiologist. Here Are 8 Foods I'll Never Eat
Hippocrates famously said, “Let food be thy medicine” and that applies to heart health: Diet is incredibly important.
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Massachusetts Family Doctor Had Hidden Cameras, Thousands of Child Sex Abuse Images, Feds Say
A Massachusetts family doctor was arrested for allegedly recording and possessing child sex abuse images, including on a hidden camera designed to look like a bracelet, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Maryland Man Says Psychedelics Helped Him Through Depression
A Maryland father says an ingredient found in magic mushrooms helped treat his debilitating depression as he battled cancer. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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Here's Why You Should Start Taking Seasonal Allergy Meds Sooner Than You Think
Don’t wait until spring to get the upper hand on your allergy symptoms
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The Fate of America's Largest Supply of Helium Is Up in the Air
For more than a year, the fate of the Federal Helium Reserve, one of the world’s largest and most dependable suppliers of helium, has been uncertain.
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Teens' Anti-Depressant Use Increases, But Prescription Education May Be Lagging
Dr. Joshua Weiner says sleep, nutrition and exercise are vital for good mental health but that many teens aren’t doing great in these areas. He also says many are receiving prescriptions from pediatricians, who might not be educating them on proper use, rather than child psychiatrists.
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Amazon Launches Rx Subscription Service for Prime Members
Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business.
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CVS and Walgreens Plan to Sell Abortion Pill Mifepristone at Pharmacies After FDA Rule Change
Mifepristone has become a central flashpoint in the political battle over abortion at the state level in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Scientists Discover What Allows Glass Frogs to Become Transparent
A species of glass frogs found in South and Central America has the rare ability to turn on and off its transparent appearance.
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ALS Patients Pushed to Get an Experimental Drug Approved. Now They're Up Against a $158,000 a Year Price Tag
Patients say the eye-popping price tag set by the drugmaker is fueling insurance delays or denials, and sometimes exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses.