Scientists at the University of Colorado Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center wondered why individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease. Could a
Existing, inexpensive, and safe drugs that can reduce the impact of COVID-19 infection are gaining some attention. Among these “repurposed” medications, fluvoxamine shows great promise
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than 50 million people worldwide, with the number expected to skyrocket as populations age. While basic research on the biology
Media outlets are starting to spread the word about existing, safe, and inexpensive medications that show promise for treatment of COVID-19. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta
A recent real-world study found that COVID-19 patients treated with fluvoxamine had less severe illness and no hospitalizations. Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant commonly used for
Androgens, such as testosterone, are commonly considered male hormones but they are also present in lower levels in women. Researchers from the University of Adelaide
Years of grassroots efforts to support women’s reproductive rights was recently successful in legalizing abortion in Argentina. Argentina’s president, Alberto Fernández, was a supporter and
Hormone therapy alleviates symptoms of menopause, but fear of an increased risk of breast cancer deters some women and physicians from its use. Research has
The largest observational study of COVID-19 — including almost 6,000 individuals — has shown that metformin use was associated with decreased mortality in women, but
The Parsemus Foundation has provided seed funding to initiate research on use of the common diabetes medication metformin for prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The