Articles By Jonathan Weiss
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Diabetes Pill, Metformin, May Have Anti-Aging Effects: Could It Be The Next Shortcut For Caloric Restriction?
The diabetes pill, metformin (Glucophage), has been previously shown to let cells and even earth worms live longer, but this is the first experiment to prove such anti-aging effects in mammals. -
After Decades Of Failed Drugs, The Best Way To Stave Off Alzheimer’s Is Exercise
Hundreds of drugs have failed to show any benefit in treating Alzheimer's, but exercise may finally be the solution for the memory-robbing disease. -
Study Finds Gum Disease Bacteria In Brains Of Alzheimer's Patients, But Does This Nececssarily Mean Oral Health Is Related To The Disease?
A study finds only four in 10 Alzheimer's patients have gum disease bacteria in their brains, a far cry from being a causative agent and more likely a feature of the inflammation caused by Alzheimer's. -
Rebiotix Receives FDA Approval For Clinical Trial Of First Bacteria-Based Medicine To Combat C. Diff Infection
Using a cocktail of bacteria in a new medication, Rebiotix plans on gaining FDA approval to treat C. diff better than the most powerful antibiotics can. -
Migraine Sufferers Found To Have Arterial Abnormality In Their Brain — An Incomplete Circle Of Life
Scans have revealed that people suffering from migraines have a higher prevalence of abnormalities in an important arterial formation in their brains. -
High Cancer Rates In Areas Near Refineries And Industrial Plants: Why Is Benzene Getting Into The Environment?
A new study shows that an individual's proximity to refineries and industrial plants affects his or her risk of cancer, including leukemia. -
Sanofi Allergy Drug, Nasacort, Is Safe Over-The-Counter Treatment For Allergies, FDA Says
Sanofi's allergy drug could easily become available over-the-counter for allergy sufferers by the end of the year. -
FDA Approves New Depression Drug, Fetzima, By Forest Labs And Pierre Fabre
A new depression drug by Forest Laboratories and Pierre Fabre has just been approved by the FDA. -
Adaptimmune Launches Clinical Trial For Ovarian Cancer, Using Immune Cells To Kill Tumors; How To Get Enrolled
Adaptimmune's experimental ovarian cancer trial uses a patient's own cells that have been modified. Previous studies with the same technology have shown positive results. -
EU Declares Diabetes Drugs Do Not Cause Pancreatic Cancer
According to an analysis by the European Medicines Agency, commonly available diabetes drugs, such as Januvia and Byetta, do not pose health risks. -
Psychopaths Don’t Lack Empathy: They Just Have The Ability To Turn It Off At Will
A new study using functional MRI shows that individuals diagnosed as psychopaths can turn off their empathy at will. -
Drug Companies Rejoice In 'Breakthrough Therapy' Designation; How It Brings Lifesaving Drugs To People More Quickly
The approval process for drugs is now shortened in certain cases by a new FDA designation, called "breakthrough therapy."
