Medications - Page 10

Why Ozempic users are actually spending more on high-end chocolate

March 13, 2026

Why Ozempic users are actually spending more on high-end chocolate

A new report from Lindt & Sprüngli suggests households using GLP-1 weight-loss medications are driving stronger growth in premium chocolate sales, even as some research shows overall food spending declines.

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

March 9, 2026

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety

March 8, 2026

Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety

Experts weigh in on valerian root being called "nature's Valium" for anxiety, stress and sleep issues, warning that the comparison may be misleading for users.

$GLP-1 drugs linked to higher fracture risk, osteoporosis and gout, new studies suggest$

March 7, 2026

GLP-1 drugs linked to higher fracture risk, osteoporosis and gout, new studies suggest

A new study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with Type 2 diabetes compared to other diabetes medications.

Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests

March 5, 2026

Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests

Weight-loss drugs may prevent deadly heart complications by opening blocked blood vessels after heart attacks, groundbreaking new research reveals.

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

March 3, 2026

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways

February 27, 2026

Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways

New research reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may boost or decrease sexual function, with 52% of users reporting changes in their sex lives, according to recent studies.

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

February 23, 2026

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics, revealing resistance existed before medicine.

Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say

February 22, 2026

Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say

Experts warn people with diabetes to be careful with certain supplements that can dangerously affect blood sugar levels and interact with medications.

I need an expensive asthma drug to live. Trump’s RX plan helped me and many others

February 20, 2026

I need an expensive asthma drug to live. Trump’s RX plan helped me and many others

I discovered my $600 asthma medication cost only 30 euros in Italy, revealing how Trump's TrumpRx could fix America's broken prescription drug pricing.