Medications - Page 15

September 25, 2025

Weight-loss doctor shares how GLP-1s could rewire body against disease

New York City doctors reveals how weight-loss drugs reduce inflammatory cytokines by decreasing fat cells, potentially preventing cancer and autoimmune diseases.

September 23, 2025

No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss

A new oral weight loss medication, orforglipron, demonstrated meaningful weight loss results in phase 3 trials, potentially providing an easier alternative to Ozempic injections.

September 22, 2025

Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval

The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.

September 22, 2025

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.

September 18, 2025

WATCH: Parody drug ad spotlights RFK’s crackdown on misleading pharmaceutical marketing

Kennedy and HHS rolled out a parody drug ad mocking deceptive pharmaceutical marketing as part of a new plan to crack down on misleading advertising practices nationwide.

September 18, 2025

Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half

Researchers found that 160 milligrams of daily aspirin significantly lowered cancer recurrence risk for colorectal patients with PIK3 pathway alterations.

September 17, 2025

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 12, 2025

Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen explains how beta blockers work for anxiety by blocking adrenaline effects, as the medication is growing rapidly in popularity.

September 11, 2025

Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.

September 10, 2025

Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for multiple health conditions, as experts explore microdosing benefits for blood sugar control and longevity.