medicines

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Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

To administer genetic medicines against the tau protein tangles that are Alzheimer’s’ other main pathology, doctors must inject them directly into the cerebrospinal fluid.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

GSK is looking to speed up the launch of the medicines it has in the pipeline, as part of Chief Executive Luke Miels’ plan to offset upcoming patent expirations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“There isn’t enough food or medicines for everyone. People are still waiting for tents.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“Oh, yes, we have medicines for everything. You, girl, open that drawer in the table and bring out a bandage.”

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman