Medications - Page 2

Health January 23

Rise of weight-loss pills could drive down the cost of airplane tickets

Analysts say GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could make airfare cheaper by reducing fuel costs as passengers get thinner. Experts discuss the theory.

Health January 23

Pill instead of CPAP? New sleep apnea drug could be ‘holy grail,’ expert says

Breakthrough sleep apnea medication AD109 shows promising results in phase 3 trials, potentially helping 30 million Americans with the condition.

Health January 22

Jelly Roll's wife says weight-loss drug sent her into ‘worst suicidal depression’

Bunnie XO shares her harrowing experience with an experimental weight-loss drug, describing severe depression and suicidal thoughts during treatment.

Health January 20

Study reveals how rapidly weight comes back after quitting obesity medications

A new study reveals stopping GLP-1 weight loss drugs leads to rapid weight regain, nearly four times faster than quitting diet or exercise programs alone.

Health January 15

Oprah reveals struggle with 'shame' of weight-loss drugs and what happened when she quit

Oprah Winfrey discusses GLP-1 weight-loss medications and obesity as a disease, challenging long-held misconceptions about willpower and food addiction.

Health January 12

What are GLP-3s? Meet the new generation of weight-loss drugs with three key ingredients

Clinical trials show retatrutide, Eli Lilly's new triple-agonist drug, delivered 24.2% weight loss in 48 weeks and the improvement of other conditions in longer studies.

Health January 9

Weight-loss experts predict 5 major treatment changes likely to emerge in 2026

Weight-loss experts reveal their major predictions for 2026, from advanced GLP-1 treatments to AI-driven personalized therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Health January 7

Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcohol

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful binge-drinking behaviors.

Health January 6

Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.

Health January 5

Not all cancers should be treated right away, medical experts say — here's why

Some cancers may not require immediate treatment, from prostate cancer to thyroid tumors. Medical experts share when "watchful waiting" may be the best approach.

Health January 3

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.