Bonjesta Extended-Release Tablets (Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - April 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Duchesnay USA Announces Launch of Bonjesta(R) (doxylamine succinate - pyridoxine hydrochloride) in the United States
ROSEMONT, PA, April 2, 2018 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) - Duchesnay USA, a pharmaceutical company specializing in women's health, announced the launch of Bonjesta® (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride), multilayer extended-... Biopharmaceuticals, Product Launch Duchesnay, Bonjesta, doxylamine, pyridoxine, morning sickness (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 2, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The 6 Best Snacks for Anyone Cutting Out Sugar, According to a Nutritionist
This article originally appeared on Health.com (Source: TIME: Health)
Source: TIME: Health - February 28, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Tags: Uncategorized Food Healthy Eating onetime Source Type: news

Doxylamine-Pyridoxine May Not Ease Morning Sickness
Doxylamine-pyridoxine, recommended to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, may not be as effective as previously reported, according to a reanalysis published in PLOS... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 18, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Neutrons observe vitamin B6-dependent enzyme activity useful for drug development
(DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have performed neutron structural analysis of a vitamin B6-dependent protein, potentially opening avenues for new antibiotics and drugs to battle diseases such as drug-resistant tuberculosis, malaria and diabetes. Specifically, the team used neutron crystallography to study the location of hydrogen atoms in aspartate aminotransferase, or AAT, an enzyme vital to the metabolism of certain amino acids. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 16, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Vitamin B6, B12 Supplements May Up Risk of Lung Cancer in Men
Increased odds only seemed to affect men or male smokers (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - August 23, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Journal, Source Type: news

High Doses of Vitamin B Linked to Lung Cancer Increase High Doses of Vitamin B Linked to Lung Cancer Increase
Long-term use of high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements has been associated with an increased risk for lung cancer in men but not in women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Lung cancer risk increased in male smokers who take vitamin B6 and B12
LUNG cancer risk could increase among certain men who take high doses of vitamin B supplements, experts have claimed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High doses of vitamin B tied to lung cancer risk, study says
Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study: Clear link between heavy vitamin B intake and lung cancer
(MediaSource) B vitamins are among the most popular supplements on the market in the United States. Some, like B6 and B12, are marketed and sold as products that can boost your energy. But a new study shows that using too much vitamin B6 and B12 dramatically increases lung cancer in men, particularly those who smoke. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - August 22, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Supplement warning: Overdosing on this vitamin can cause loss of feeling in arms and legs
SUPPLEMENTS can help us stay healthy, and taking vitamin B6 - also known as pyridoxine - may support the body in maintaining nerve function, metabolism, liver function, skin health, eye health and energy levels. But can you take too much? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Vitamin B6 and Cancer Risk: Field Synopsis and Meta-analysis Vitamin B6 and Cancer Risk: Field Synopsis and Meta-analysis
What role does vitamin B6 have in carcinogenesis? Can supplementation reduce risk?Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Aequus to launch trial for anti-nausea patch
Aequus Pharmaceuticals (CVE:AQS) said today that it won approval from Health Canada to launch a proof-of-concept trial to evaluate the bioavailability and safety of the company’s long-acting transdermal anti-nausea patch. The device is made up of a combination of pyridoxine and doxylamine. The traditional form is delivered orally up to 4 times per day. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News. The post Aequus to launch trial for anti-nausea patch appeared first on MassDevice. (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - July 5, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Clinical Trials Drug-Device Combinations Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Pharmaceuticals Regulatory/Compliance aequuspharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Reports that Marmite prevents dementia are laying it on a bit thick
Conclusion This is an early investigative research study, and while some of the findings are interesting, it's a long way from showing that yeast extract spreads can help with conditions like epilepsy or other neurological disorders. The study's strength is that it was carried out as a randomised controlled trial. However, its small size means we need to see the results replicated in larger studies to be sure they are not down to chance. We also need to see longer-term studies into the actual clinical effects of the changes measured. At this point, we don't know what effect – if any – the changes in brain response have...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Source Type: news

Looking for relief, pregnant women turn to marijuana despite medical advice
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’s National Vital Statistics Reports, more than one in five U.S. births now occur in states where marijuana is legal. That ’s triggered a concern among health professionals about the use of marijuana by pregnant women.Along with the broader availability of marijuana comes the perception that it is a harmless substance, health professionals say. But pregnant women, who may be seeking relief from a variety of ailments, should be aware of the potential health consequences of marijuana use.To understand how marijuana affects expectant mothers and infant...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 2, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news