Medications - Page 17

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

December 9, 2025

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could revolutionize obesity care for cats, experts say.

New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial

December 9, 2025

New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial

New topical hair loss treatment shows a 539% improvement in trials, offering hope for male-pattern baldness sufferers after decades without innovation.

Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years

December 2, 2025

Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years

The WHO issues its first official guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, as the disease affects over one billion people globally and is expected to double by 2030.

New cancer therapy hunts and destroys deadly tumors in major breakthrough study

December 1, 2025

New cancer therapy hunts and destroys deadly tumors in major breakthrough study

Researchers at UCLA have created an “off-the-shelf" cell-based immunotherapy that can seek out and destroy pancreatic cancer cells, even after the cancer has spread to other organs.

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

November 28, 2025

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

A Stanford study confirmed a complete reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice through a combination of stem cell transplants and immune system therapies.

On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress

November 26, 2025

On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can make holiday family dinners challenging, as appetite changes affect social eating habits and relationships with food traditions.

New weight-loss shot shows major fat reduction, but experts urge caution

November 24, 2025

New weight-loss shot shows major fat reduction, but experts urge caution

The weight-loss drug eloralintide shows up to 20% body weight reduction in trial, offering hope for obesity treatment beyond current GLP-1 medications.

Hearing loss could be reversed with popular erectile dysfunction drug

November 22, 2025

Hearing loss could be reversed with popular erectile dysfunction drug

Genetic hearing loss may be reversible, early research suggests. Scientists test arginine and sildenafil treatments for inherited deafness conditions.

Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial

November 21, 2025

Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial

A new daily pill reduced bad cholesterol by 60% in a groundbreaking study of 303 adults with a genetic condition, offering hope for heart disease prevention.

Missouri attorney general takes new legal aim at mail-order abortion pills over safety concerns

November 20, 2025

Missouri attorney general takes new legal aim at mail-order abortion pills over safety concerns

Missouri attorney general sues FDA over generic mifepristone approval, alleging safety concerns and hospital complications from mail-order abortion pills.