For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes. But despite its longstanding presence in many medicine cabinets, some experts say it’s time to retire the popular drug. The drug’s side effects and other risks are so concerning that…
Cancer deaths have dropped by 33% over the last three decades, in large part due to advancements in prevention, diagnostic tools, and treatments. Clinical trials help drive these innovations, but new research suggests participation levels aren’t where they should be. Despite their importance, only about 2-5% of adult cancer patients join clinical trials, with Black…
By now, you may have seen headlines linking an alarming new COVID symptom dubbed “razor blade throat” to NB.1.8.1, the variant currently surging in the United States. The term originated in China, where the strain was first detected, according to the Los Angeles Times. On social media, patients have also described experiencing a scratchy, severe…
