Medications - Page 19

May 26, 2025

Study directly compares Zepbound and Wegovy for weight-loss results

Researchers find tirzepatide more effective than semaglutide for weight loss in a 72-week trial, with significant reductions in body weight and waist circumference.

May 25, 2025

What is ketamine therapy? Mormon reality stars tout controversial treatment

Jen and Zac Affleck from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" credit ketamine therapy for saving their marriage. A doctor discusses its use in depression treatment and potential risks.

May 23, 2025

Popular allergy medications linked to severe withdrawal symptoms, FDA warns

FDA warns of severe itching risk when stopping long-term use of allergy medications cetirizine and levocetirizine, affecting quality of life for some users.

May 21, 2025

Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows

A new brain cancer study from Mass General Brigham suggests that gabapentin, a pain-relieving drug, may extend survival in glioblastoma patients, showing promising results.

May 20, 2025

Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn

Fatigue after a transient ischemic attack may persist due to brain healing, inflammation and sleep disturbances, according to a new study in Neurology.

May 19, 2025

Gleason score for prostate cancer: What to know about Biden's diagnosis

Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis reveals a high Gleason score, indicating aggressive cancer. Dr. Arpeet Shah and Dr. Nicole Saphier comment on what this means for prognosis.

May 19, 2025

Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

GLP-1 agonists, medications commonly used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce alcohol intake — an unexpected secondary benefit revealed in recent studies.

May 18, 2025

Biden battling 'most aggressive type' of prostate cancer with bone metastasis, medical expert says

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer that has a five-year survival rate of between 30% and 40%, according to a medical expert.

May 17, 2025

Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

Research on weight loss drugs like Ozempic shows varied results for mental health impacts, with some patients experiencing mood and personality changes.

May 15, 2025

Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market

A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.