Medications - Page 19

Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds

October 26, 2025

Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy appear to make people feel less drunk and reduce alcohol cravings by delaying gastric emptying, researchers report.

Doctors on key US health task force accused of prioritizing DEI over evidence-based medicine

October 23, 2025

Doctors on key US health task force accused of prioritizing DEI over evidence-based medicine

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has been accused of being infiltrated by left-wing ideologies and could soon face a purge from the Trump admin.

Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors

October 17, 2025

Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors

A new study reveals that seniors face rising fentanyl overdose deaths mixed with stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines, matching dangerous trends seen in younger adults.

Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn

October 16, 2025

Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn

A new Estonian study suggests that everyday medications, including cold medicines and beta blockers, could have lasting impacts on gut health, affecting microbiome years later.

Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn

October 14, 2025

Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a growing global health threat, with WHO reporting that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine.

Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study

October 10, 2025

Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study

A Hebrew University researcher calls for finasteride removal from the market after finding that many may have died by suicide from the hair-loss medication's side effects.

Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

October 10, 2025

Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

A new study reveals that GLP-1 drugs may affect medical scan results, though experts say findings are preliminary and more data is needed before changing medical practice.

5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

October 9, 2025

5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

October 8, 2025

Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.

Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk

October 7, 2025

Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk

High costs and shortages are driving demand for unregulated GLP-1 drugs, prompting FDA alerts about counterfeit Ozempic and calls for stricter enforcement by legal experts.