Drugs

Statins, Diuretics, and Other Common Heart Drugs Do Not Worsen Survival in Multiple Myeloma, Scientists Report

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Cardiovascular medications and treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: insights from phase III clinical trials. Scientific Reports (2026). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37464-4 Commonly prescribed heart medications, including statins and diuretics, do not negatively affect the survival of patients with multiple myeloma. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications—such as … Read more

Disrupted lymphatic vessels may drive chronic organ transplant rejection

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Despite advances in the field of organ transplantation, long-term organ rejection that can become apparent a decade or more after a heart or lung transplant remains a common problem for patients. This chronic organ failure has long been attributed exclusively to the recipient’s immune system attacking the foreign organ over time. Now, a study led … Read more

Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut

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A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases. “Yeast is promising as a drug-delivery platform,” says Nathan Crook, corresponding author of the study and an associate professor of chemical and … Read more

Teen cannabis use trends mirror established alcohol consumption patterns

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A new study published in the journal Addiction shows that cannabis use among Swedish adolescents appears to follow the same population-level pattern previously observed for alcohol. The findings suggest that changes in average cannabis use among young people are reflected across the entire group-from those who use infrequently to those who use frequently. The study … Read more

Combined GLP-1 and GLP-2 treatment appears safe but does not beat placebo for obesity

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Can combining two gut hormone pathways unlock better obesity treatments? In the first human trial of dapiglutide, researchers found encouraging metabolic signals but no statistically significant edge over placebo, highlighting both the promise and the limits of next-generation dual agonists. Trial: Dapiglutide, a dual GLP-1 and GLP-2 receptor agonist, for obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled … Read more

Tirzepatide activates brown fat, boosting metabolism beyond appetite control

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Tirzepatide is one of the drugs that has revolutionized the treatment of obesity and other conditions such as diabetes in recent years. Despite its clinical success, its precise molecular and cellular mechanisms are still not fully understood. A study in mice shows that the drug has a direct impact on improving metabolism by activating brown … Read more

Rytvela lowers inflammation and improves newborn survival in preclinical study

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New research shows that Rytvela, an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, decreased premature birth and infant mortality when administered after the onset of preterm labor in a preclinical mouse model. The current standard treatment for preterm labor, Nifedipine, failed to confer similar benefits. Addressing an unmet medical need, Rytvela represents a promising treatment approach to safely … Read more

Philippines’ Duterte ‘in control’ of war on drugs, prosecutors tell ICC

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Crime Defense claims former president’s rhetoric instilled fear but was not criminal Family members of victims of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hold a rally outside the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands on Feb. 22. (Photo by Jens Kastner) JENS KASTNER February 24, 2026 08:25 JST THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Philippine … Read more

As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications

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After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting. “Every little ache, like my knee hurts,” she said, made her worry that “this is the end of the road … Read more

Disordered lipid nanoparticles enhance RNA delivery efficiency

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The tiny fatty capsules that delivered COVID-19 mRNA vaccines into billions of arms may work better when they’re a little disorganized. That’s the surprising finding from researchers who developed a new way to examine these drug-delivery vehicles one particle at a time-revealing that cramming in more medicine doesn’t always mean better results. The research will … Read more