Medications - Page 2

May 13, 2026

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment

Ivermectin prescriptions spiked among cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsed antiparasitic drugs on Joe Rogan's podcast, a new JAMA study reports.

May 12, 2026

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

May 12, 2026

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back

Cochrane review says amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs are ineffective, but the Alzheimer's Association and drug makers dispute the findings.

May 5, 2026

RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children

RFK Jr. unveiled a new HHS initiative targeting overuse of psychiatric medications, especially among children, as part of a broader mental health strategy.

May 2, 2026

Abortion pill fight heads to Supreme Court as manufacturer warns of ‘chaos’ after ruling

Supreme Court faces an emergency request from abortion pill manufacturer Danco Laboratories, GenBioPro after ruling blocked mail-order access, reinstated in-person prescription requirements.

May 1, 2026

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause bad breath, a lesser-known side effect users are calling "Ozempic breath" on social media.

May 1, 2026

Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts as ‘Wild West’ market grows

The peptide craze is booming as the FDA weighs loosening restrictions. Experts outline the dos and don'ts, explaining how to use them safely and effectively.

April 28, 2026

Heart-stopping video shows middle schoolers saving their bus after driver passes out at the wheel

Heart-stopping video shows middle school students grabbing the wheel and hitting the brakes after their bus driver lost consciousness behind the wheel.

April 28, 2026

Pancreatic cancer patient Ben Sasse sees 'massive' tumor reduction with experimental new drug

Former Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska reveals an experimental cancer drug helped shrink his tumors by 76% after a stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

April 26, 2026

Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns

Experts say GLP-1 drugs offer benefits beyond weight loss, but common mistakes like skipped labs and poor nutrition can undermine results or cause harm.