Research + Findings
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Top Articles on Research + Findings
Worried About Breast Cancer? Science Says Eat More Chicken, Less Red Meat
Carah Wertheimer · October 8, 2019
Research shows that women who consumed poultry rather than red meat had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.
Research + FindingsResearchers Uncover Differences Between Men and Women with Diabetes
Ashley Lombardo · June 11, 2018
A study examines how men and women deal with diabetes differently, indicating that men may be able to learn from their female counterparts.
Research + FindingsCould Esketamine Become an Effective Treatment for Depression?
Lauren Styx · July 3, 2019
Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray developed by Johnson & Johnson, was approved by the FDA in March 2019. As the subject of the successful AJP study, the drug could be an important development for patients in desperate need of options. But it also raises concerns about cost and safety.
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Worried About Breast Cancer? Science Says Eat More Chicken, Less Red Meat
Carah Wertheimer · October 8, 2019
Research shows that women who consumed poultry rather than red meat had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.
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Researchers Uncover Differences Between Men and Women with Diabetes
Ashley Lombardo · June 11, 2018
A study examines how men and women deal with diabetes differently, indicating that men may be able to learn from their female counterparts.
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Could Esketamine Become an Effective Treatment for Depression?
Lauren Styx · July 3, 2019
Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray developed by Johnson & Johnson, was approved by the FDA in March 2019. As the subject of the successful AJP study, the drug could be an important development for patients in desperate need of options. But it also raises concerns about cost and safety.
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Camp Lejeune Study Finds Increased Parkinson’s Risks
MedTruth Editors · August 29, 2023
Military veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune were 70% more likely to have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease than vets who were stationed elsewhere.
Research + FindingsStudy Names Talc Among Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2023
Cosmetic talcum powder is included in a list of substances that increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study on occupational histories and ovarian cancer carcinogens.
Research + FindingsAspartame To Be Declared “Possibly Carcinogenic” by WHO
MedTruth Editors · July 18, 2023
Aspartame is used in a number of products that are advertised as having reduced or no sugar, like diet sodas and sugar-free gum.
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Monsanto Evidence Presented in Roundup Trial “Inaccurate”
MedTruth Editors · May 12, 2023
An epidemiologist said that a chart displayed by Monsanto attempting to prove Roundup doesn’t cause cancer is inaccurate.
Research + FindingsExperts Suggest Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Based on Flimsy Evidence
MedTruth Editors · April 26, 2023
Experts are questioning the legitimacy of observational studies that link Tylenol during pregnancy and autism.
Research + FindingsData Suggests Roundup Exposure Tied to Juvenile Liver Damage
MedTruth Editors · March 28, 2023
The study suggests an association between exposure to the herbicide Roundup and severe liver damage.
Research + FindingsNew Research Questions FDA Fast-Track Approval of Medical Devices
MedTruth Editors · January 25, 2023
Due to the findings regarding medical device recalls, the 510(k) fast-track approval process is being put into question.
Research + FindingsDrug Chain Giants Face Dozens of Acetaminophen Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · October 12, 2022
Research suggests that taking high doses of acetaminophen while pregnant may be linked to developmental and behavioral problems in infants, though some argue this research is inconclusive.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Limited PFAS Levels in Face Masks
MedTruth Editors · May 9, 2022
Researchers found eight of the nine masks tested did not exceed safe PFAS exposure levels.
Research + FindingsCancer Researchers Criticize Glyphosate Approval in the EU
MedTruth Editors · December 9, 2021
Europe’s leading cancer researchers are questioning the EU's decision to issue a positive safety review for glyphosate.
Research + FindingsPatients Continue to Use Opioids 3 Months After Procedures
MedTruth Editors · October 26, 2021
A study found that 21% of patients continued to refill their opioid prescription three months to a year following their procedure.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Children Receiving High-Risk Opioid Prescriptions
MedTruth Editors · September 7, 2021
Researchers analyzed roughly four million opioid prescriptions dispensed to kids, teenagers, and young adults under age 21.
Research + FindingsCOVID-19 Nursing Home Outbreaks Spark Research Into Quality Concerns
Carah Wertheimer · April 30, 2021
The spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes has led to increased concerns about nursing home quality among researchers.
Research + FindingsNursing Home Ratings Meaningless, New York Times Investigation Finds
Carah Wertheimer · April 1, 2021
A recent New York Times investigation of the nation’s popular five-star nursing home rating system found that the system is “broken,” offering at best a “distorted” picture of nursing home quality.
Research + FindingsMedical Research Peer Review Process: What You Need to Know
MedTruth Editors · March 5, 2021
The medical peer review process is a crucial aspect of research. Biases and limitations of the process may lead to misleading or inaccurate studies.
Research + FindingsElmiron Vision Problems May Start Years After Stopping the Drug
Risa Kerslake · March 3, 2021
This is the first report of “delayed onset” pigmentary maculopathy in which symptoms first appeared years after the patient stopped taking the drug.
Research + FindingsCommon Medications May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia
Risa Kerslake · December 22, 2020
A new study suggests common drugs such as Advil, Benadryl, Tylenol and Sominex may increase risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Research + FindingsNo Increased Risk of Most Cancers From Hair Dye, Study Says
Carah Wertheimer · September 14, 2020
A major study found no increased risk of most types of cancer in women who use permanent hair dye at home.
Research + FindingsHigh BPA Linked to 49% Increased Risk of Death
MedTruth Editors · August 28, 2020
New research suggests BPA may be linked to a higher death rate from conditions including cardiovascular disease.
Research + FindingsCOVID-19 Vaccine Trials Need Diverse Volunteers
T.J. La · August 18, 2020
The FDA is prioritizing recruitment of volunteers from especially hard-hit populations such as the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, and minorities.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Link Between Certain ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Early Menopause
Lauren Styx · July 29, 2020
A new study from the University of Michigan suggests exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances might contribute to women reaching menopause two years earlier than average.
Research + FindingsPPI and Dementia Potentially Linked In New Study
James Parker · July 6, 2020
A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, investigated the methods by which proton pump inhibitors and dementia are connected.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Early COVID-19 Treatment Trials ‘Yield Only Preliminary Evidence’
Lauren Styx · June 26, 2020
An analysis of COVID-19 clinical trials demonstrates the importance of design when interpreting results.
Research + FindingsDebate Over Fluoridation Continues as Experts Testify
Emily Rose Thorne · June 23, 2020
Scientists are testifying for groups seeking to ban fluoride from public water supplies, though the data has some limitations.
Research + FindingsRemdesivir Study Muddies Waters For Medical Authorities
James Parker · June 3, 2020
COVID-19 patients administered the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir were 65% more likely to exhibit clinical improvement according to preliminary research findings announced Monday by Gilead Sciences, a California-based biopharmaceutical company.
Research + FindingsPepcid Shows Promise Against COVID-19
Joanna Shawn Brigid O'Leary · May 28, 2020
The active ingredient in Pepcid heartburn medication, famotidine, may be an effective treatment for the coronavirus.
Research + FindingsCould COVID-19 Be Stopped by the World’s First Genetic Vaccine?
Joanna Shawn Brigid O'Leary · May 22, 2020
Early results from studies researching a genetic vaccine for COVID-19 show promise, but safety, production and privacy concerns remain.
Research + FindingsDoes Advil Worsen Coronavirus Symptoms?
Tess Francke · March 23, 2020
Though there’s no research specifically on ibuprofen and COVID-19, according to French Health Minister Olivier Véran, drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin prolong coronavirus symptoms, and he recommended acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead.
Research + FindingsResearch Suggests Elmiron May Cause Complications With Vision
James Parker · March 19, 2020
Studies have shown an association between Elmiron complications and retinal abnormalities, which may cause difficulty in reading and adapting to changes in light.
Research + FindingsChemical Hair Dyes and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Benjamin Duong · March 2, 2020
Use of hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, with black women being at an increased risk compared to white women.
Research + FindingsAre Breast Cells Damaged By Sunscreen, Cosmetic and Personal Care Chemicals?
Carah Wertheimer · February 19, 2020
Chemicals in common personal care products may damage DNA in breast cells at acute exposures, according to a study.
Research + FindingsEarly Puberty in Girls Linked to Personal Care Products
Carah Wertheimer · February 11, 2020
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in personal care products have been linked to early puberty in girls in a recent study.
Research + Findings6 Chemicals in Sunscreen Absorbed by Your Body
S. Nicole Lane · February 10, 2020
Sunscreen is an essential protectant against skin cancer, but it may contain harmful chemicals that do not meet safety regulations.
Research + FindingsDo Intervention Programs Reduce Unnecessary PPI Use?
Benjamin Duong · February 3, 2020
A December 2019 study looked at an intervention program meant to decrease the inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in Harris County, Texas.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Much Higher BPA Exposures, FDA Dismisses Safety Concerns
Carah Wertheimer · January 29, 2020
A study published in December 2019 raises serious questions about the accuracy of the FDA’s methods for testing BPA levels in humans.
Research + FindingsDoes Chronic Inflammation Cause Mental Fatigue?
Tess Francke · January 29, 2020
A study on inflammation and fatigue reveals that a specific brain network is affected by inflammation, which could lead to brain fog, a symptom experienced by many autoimmune disease patients.
Research + FindingsStudy Links E-Cigs to Multiple Chronic Lung Diseases
Benjamin Duong · January 23, 2020
A study published in Dec. 2019 found that the use of e-cigarettes increased risk for chronic lung diseases including asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Research + FindingsBreakthrough Discovery Sheds Light on Longstanding Skin Rash Mystery
Carah Wertheimer · January 22, 2020
Why do cosmetics, shampoos and skincare products cause skin rashes in some people? A Science Immunology study answers: specific ingredients in personal care products trigger an immune response.
Research + FindingsWarfarin Linked to Higher Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Shows
Benjamin Duong · January 20, 2020
A recent study from researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that warfarin had a modestly higher risk of bone fractures compared to other kinds of blood thinners.
Research + FindingsIs Your Drinking Water Contaminated With Toxic PFAS?
Tess Francke · January 14, 2020
PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals, have reached toxic levels of contamination in drinking water sources in the U.S. Consumer products such as pans and rugs may contain PFAS as well.
Research + FindingsStudy Exploring Talc-Cancer Link Underrepresents Populations of Color
Benjamin Duong · January 13, 2020
A recent baby powder study found an insignificant link between the substance and ovarian cancer, but the study has limitations, including underrepresenting populations of color.
Research + FindingsOveruse of Everyday Heartburn Medications Increase Risk for Stomach Flu
Benjamin Duong · January 9, 2020
Studies have linked the off-label use of PPIs, a common class of heartburn medications, to an increased risk of viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu.
Research + FindingsHysterectomy May Cause Adverse Mental Health Conditions, Study Says
Carah Wertheimer · January 8, 2020
A study conducted by the Mayo Clinic on post-hysterectomy patients indicates that removing a women’s uterus may have more impact on her mental and physical health than previously thought.
Research + FindingsICIJ Report Shows More Women Injured by Medical Devices
Nicole Knight · December 12, 2019
An ICIJ analysis of the MAUDE database found more women filed medical device-related injury reports than men.
Research + FindingsMore Than 20 Physical Illnesses Linked to Depression
Carah Wertheimer · December 3, 2019
A recent study has linked depression to physical illnesses, such as asthma, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, urinary tract disorders and more.
Research + FindingsChildhood Obesity: Is BPA Free Any Better?
Carah Wertheimer · November 26, 2019
A 2019 study measures if BPA free replacement chemicals, such as BPS and BPF, can still play a role in childhood obesity.
Research + FindingsHow Everyday Medications Can Affect Gut Health
Benjamin Duong · November 20, 2019
Metformin, PPIs, SSRIs, steroids and antibiotics may affect the bacteria of the gut microbiome, according to a study from the Netherlands presented at UEG Week 2019.
Research + FindingsAlzheimer’s Drug Aricept May Increase Risk of Rare Muscle Condition
Carah Wertheimer · November 5, 2019
Research suggests Alzheimer’s drug donezepil, known as Aricept, increases hospitalization for a rare muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis when compared to similar drugs.
Research + Findings5 Significant Risk Factors for Memory Loss
Carah Wertheimer · October 23, 2019
Recent research on dementia, including Alzheimer's, is revealing specific risk factors for memory loss. These five factors may put you at a higher risk for developing a memory loss-related condition.
Research + FindingsStudies Examine If Household Chemicals Can Cause Diabetes
Nicole Knight · October 16, 2019
Household chemicals such as phthalates and BPA, which are found in plastics packaging, cosmetics, medications and other consumer goods, have been linked to diabetes.
Research + FindingsWorried About Breast Cancer? Science Says Eat More Chicken, Less Red Meat
Carah Wertheimer · October 8, 2019
Research shows that women who consumed poultry rather than red meat had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.
Research + FindingsAdaptive Radiotherapy: Cancer Treatment May Be Safer, More Accessible
Benjamin Duong · August 21, 2019
Adaptive radiotherapy is a form of personalized radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Although still in its early stages, clinicians hope that with further development to imaging methods, this form of cancer treatment will be a safer option to target tumors while minimizing tissue damage.
Research + FindingsCould Esketamine Become an Effective Treatment for Depression?
Lauren Styx · July 3, 2019
Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray developed by Johnson & Johnson, was approved by the FDA in March 2019. As the subject of the successful AJP study, the drug could be an important development for patients in desperate need of options. But it also raises concerns about cost and safety.
Research + FindingsIn the Lab: Ovarian Cancer Cells Show Mutation from Talc Exposure
Tess Francke · June 24, 2019
The link between talc powder and ovarian cancer has been warned about for years. Now, a recent study identifying evidence of cell mutation shows the way talc powder promotes the generation of ovarian cancer cells. This is the first study to confirm the cellular effect of talc.
Research + FindingsResearchers Find Liver Damage May Be A Risk of Roundup
Lauren Styx · June 10, 2019
A recent study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found a new risk of Roundup: liver damage. Levels of glyphosate, the primary herbicide in Roundup, were significantly higher in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than in patients with healthier livers.
Research + FindingsRoundup and Cancer: EPA Sidesteps Science Claiming "No Link"
Carah Wertheimer · May 8, 2019
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reaffirmed its 2017 assessment that glyphosate, the herbicide in Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller, does not cause cancer. Recent scientific studies and court cases say otherwise about the controversial herbicide.
Research + FindingsBlood Test Detects Alzheimer's 20 Years in Advance
Carah Wertheimer · February 8, 2019
Created by Australian and Japanese researchers, this revolutionary Alzheimer's blood test is able to detect the disease 20 years before symptoms begin.
Research + FindingsHow Likely Are Americans to Die from an Opioid Overdose?
Benjamin Duong · February 5, 2019
In 2017, at least 70,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose. A deep dive into the history and causes of the opioid epidemic shows that America has long struggled with opioids.
Research + FindingsData Shows Rising Number of Children Poisoned in Opioid Epidemic
Carah Wertheimer · October 25, 2018
The opioid epidemic in the United States is taking an increasingly devastating toll on children and adolescents, including the youngest Americans – preschool and kindergarten children.
Research + FindingsResearchers Uncover Differences Between Men and Women with Diabetes
Ashley Lombardo · June 11, 2018
A study examines how men and women deal with diabetes differently, indicating that men may be able to learn from their female counterparts.
Research + FindingsHow Loneliness Affects Health
Ashley Lombardo · May 7, 2018
Loneliness is a word we're all familiar with. But when it comes to loneliness, do we really understand what it means for our health?
Research + FindingsStudies Show Optional Joint Replacements Cost Americans $8.3 Billion
Ashley Lombardo · March 23, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo joint replacements each year. But some of these procedures are unnecessary, leaving patients with serious side effects and costing the U.S. billions.
Research + FindingsNew Diabetes Drug May Lead to Alzheimer's Breakthrough
Ashley Lombardo · January 24, 2018
Researchers in the U.K. and China are studying a diabetes drug that may help improve memory function in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Research + FindingsNewly Discovered Gene May Help Metal-on-Metal Hip Patients
Ashley Lombardo · January 10, 2018
An incredible discovery in Australia could change the way we approach metal-on-metal hip replacement procedures to better protect patients from metal poisoning.
Research + FindingsAre Synthetic Hernia Repairs More Likely to Fail?
Ashley Lombardo · November 22, 2017
A recent study found synthetic mesh had a higher failure rate than biological mesh, specifically in contaminated incisional hernias.
Research + FindingsHeartburn PPIs May Increase the Risk of Stomach Cancer
Ashley Lombardo · November 3, 2017
A study published in the journal Gut found the long-term use of heartburn medication, known as PPIs, may increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Research + FindingsPreliminary Study Finds Ovarian Cancer May Start in Fallopian Tubes
Ashley Lombardo · October 25, 2017
An ovarian cancer study indicates the disease may originate in the fallopian tubes. Scientists used genome sequencing to examine DNA errors.
Research + FindingsA New Study May Help Curb Inappropriate Nursing Home Prescriptions
Ashley Lombardo · October 20, 2017
A study helped cease inappropriate medication in nursing homes using the Multidisciplinary Multistep Medication Review tool (3MR).
Research + FindingsXarelto Study On Stroke Prevention Ends Early
Ashley Lombardo · October 17, 2017
A Xarelto study on stroke prevention ended early after the drug failed to demonstrate any advantage over taking aspirin.
Research + FindingsCan Talking About Your Feelings Help Fight Diabetes?
Ashley Lombardo · October 4, 2017
A Malaysian study shows talking through diabetes-related distress improves overall well-being and helps diabetics better manage the disease.
Research + FindingsThe Role of Cannabis in Chemotherapy
Ashley Lombardo · September 28, 2017
Recent studies of cannabis and chemotherapy treatment have found that cannabinoids are effective in killing certain cancer cells.
Research + FindingsLargest Trial Shows Vaginal Mesh Isn’t More Effective Than Standard Repair
Ashley Lombardo · January 30, 2017
In a vaginal mesh trial, researchers found the devices pose unnecessary risks and are no more effective than standard repair.
Research + FindingsResearchers Link Heartburn Medications to Higher Risk of Gut Infection
Ashley Lombardo · January 11, 2017
New studies link acid reflux drugs to infection. PPI risks also include CKD, magnesium deficiency, dementia, bone loss and heart attacks.
Research + FindingsFDA Publishes New Essure Labeling and Safety Checklist
Ashley Lombardo · November 16, 2016
The FDA issued an Essure safety checklist to help physicians and patients better understand permanent contraception risks.
Research + FindingsDid a Defective Blood Machine Alter Xarelto’s Clinical Trial?
Ashley Lombardo · September 30, 2016
A new investigation into Rocket AF, the Xarelto clinical trial, have regulators questioning the safety approval of the popular blood thinner.
Research + FindingsStudy Shows IVC Filters Don't Save Trauma Patients
Ashley Lombardo · August 13, 2016
IVC Filter study results illustrate preventative device placement may actually increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis in trauma patients.
Research + FindingsDoctors Say Filters May Actually Cause Thrombosis
Ashley Lombardo · June 24, 2016
Aside from a heart problem, the most common cause of thrombosis may be an irremovable IVC filter.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Antipsychotic Causes Breast Growth in Older Men
Ashley Lombardo · May 13, 2016
A study from the University of British Columbia linked the antipsychotic Risperdal to a higher gynecomastia risk for elderly men.
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