Medications - Page 2

Man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users

October 15, 2026

Man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users

Todd Engel claims Ozempic caused his total vision loss from NAION and has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk over inadequate drug warnings.

Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say

October 14, 2026

Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say

Selma Blair's attorney claims she missed doses of a powerful MS medication, triggering severe neurological symptoms before her in-flight arrest.

Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

October 13, 2026

Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

Tadalafil boosted muscle precursor cell survival in a lab study, but researchers say the active Cialis ingredient also delayed mature muscle development.

New belly fat injection cuts dangerous fat surrounding organs by 12% in early human trial

October 11, 2026

New belly fat injection cuts dangerous fat surrounding organs by 12% in early human trial

CBL-514 injection triggers apoptosis only in fat cells to reduce visceral fat by 12% in early trials, with implications for insulin resistance.

People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link

October 7, 2026

People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link

Nail discoloration was reported by 46% of GLP-1 users versus 17% of non-users, while scalp inflammation accompanied hair loss in most medication users studied.

Alzheimer’s risk linked to compound found in popular joint health supplements

October 5, 2026

Alzheimer’s risk linked to compound found in popular joint health supplements

University of Florida researchers found glucosamine users with mild cognitive impairment were 25% more likely to progress to dementia in a new study.

What to know about pentobarbital after death row inmate survives 2 lethal injection doses

October 1, 2026

What to know about pentobarbital after death row inmate survives 2 lethal injection doses

A look at pentobarbital reveals why the barbiturate used in Christa Gail Pike's failed lethal injection may not have reached fatal concentrations.

Rapid weight loss on popular drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warns

September 30, 2026

Rapid weight loss on popular drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warns

Dr. Tommy Wood warns GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can shrink brain tissue when caloric restriction cuts off vital energy the brain needs.

Popular weight-loss drugs can become an ‘atomic bomb’ at high doses, doctor warns

September 28, 2026

Popular weight-loss drugs can become an ‘atomic bomb’ at high doses, doctor warns

Dr. Will Cole warns that macro-dosing GLP-1s isn't the answer to metabolic health, advocating for micro-dosing peptides paired with lifestyle changes.

Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes

September 25, 2026

Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower cancer risk by altering the body's immune response, but researchers say key clinical trials are needed.