Oncology & Cancer
Prozac fights deadly childhood brain cancer
The anti-depressant drug Prozac could be used to tackle one of the deadliest childhood tumours and possibly other types of cancer, scientists said.
Jan 10, 2020
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Health
PMS: an update on solutions
(HealthDay)—Up to 75 percent of women experience PMS (premenstrual syndrome) with symptoms like anxiety, irritability and fatigue, health experts say.
Jan 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prozac during adolescence protects against despair in adulthood, study finds
Adolescents treated with the antidepressant fluoxetine - better known by its commercial name, Prozac - appear to undergo changes in brain signaling that result in changed behavior well into adulthood, says a new study.
Jan 20, 2014
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Medications
Fluoxetine -- a.k.a., Prozac -- is effective as an anti-viral: study
UCLA researchers have come across an unexpected potential use for fluoxetine – commonly known as Prozac – which shows promise as an antiviral agent. The discovery could provide another tool in treating human enteroviruses ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers identify key brain cell in antidepressant action
(Medical Xpress) -- Antidepressant medications such as Prozac have helped improve mood and lessen anxiety in millions of people with major depression. But scientists know surprisingly little about how these drugs work.
May 25, 2012
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Neuroscience
Prozac works better when used with other therapies
(Medical Xpress) -- The antidepressant fluoxetine, which is marketed under the name "Prozac," has been approved for use in the US for over two decades, and while some people find it effective, the results vary widely from ...
