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Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) -- A zinc compound could prove a lifesaver for people who suffer potentially deadly stings from the Australian box jellyfish, according to researchers who tried the treatment in mice. The jellyfish are among the most venomous creatures in the world. Researchers have long tried to learn more about why the jellyfish's venom is so deadly and how to counter it. In this study, researchers developed ways to extract venom fro...

Zytiga's Use Expanded for Advanced Prostate Cancer MONDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) has been expanded to include treating late-stage castration-resistant prostate cancer before the administration of chemotherapy, the agency said Monday. The drug, designed to decrease production of the male sex hormone testosterone, was first approved in November 2011. Testosterone is thought to spur the growth of prostate tumors, the FDA said ...

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Zinc Harder to Absorb in Old Age, Animal Study Shows THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A study in mice has helped researchers identify how zinc deficiencies might develop in older people -- even when they are consuming the recommended levels of this important mineral in their diet. Zinc deficiency in people can lead to a weakened immune system and increased inflammation associated with a wide range of health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes. The researchers,...

Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Zaltrap (ziv-afilbercept) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in combination with a FOLFIRI chemotherapy regimen for adults with advanced metastatic (spreading) colorectal cancer, the agency said Friday. FOLFIRI stands for a regimen that includes folinic acid, fluorouracil and irinotecan. Zaltrap, among a class of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors, restricts tumor growth by inhibiting their blood...

Zinc Pills May Shorten Colds, Analysis Suggests MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Those suffering from the common cold will try almost anything to relieve their symptoms, but a cure has yet to be found. A new Canadian analysis has revealed that zinc tablets may help patients suffer a little less, but side effects are common. "Although it is possible that oral zinc preparations impact symptoms of the common cold, there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend its use in children and only a weak ra...

Zioptan Eyedrops Approved for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension MONDAY, Feb. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Merck's Zioptan drops (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lower pressure within the eye among people with high blood pressure of the eye (ocular hypertension) or open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease. Approval was based on five clinical studies involving 905 people, the drug's maker said in a news release. The most common side effec...

Zesty Grilled Chicken with Thyme Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 2 teaspoons Dijon-type mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 sprigs fresh thyme (about 1/4 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon horseradish (optional) Directions Combine all the ingredients except chicken in a bowl or container large enough to accommodate the chicken breasts. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and let stand at least 15 minutes. Grill (or broil) approximately five minutes per side, or until chicken is cooke...

Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Oral capsule What is this medicine? ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: dementia diabetes or high blood sugar heart disease, including heart failure irregular hear...

Zolpidem Tartrate Oral tablet What is this medicine? ZOLPIDEM (zole PI dem) is used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep and sleep through the night. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: depression history of a drug or alcohol abuse problem liver disease lung or breathing disease sui...