Medications - Page 20

May 14, 2025

Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study

Weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery both have an impact on cancer risk. A new study breaks down the link and how GLP-1 RAs may help prevent the disease.

May 13, 2025

FDA's latest MAHA move would wipe out kids' fluoride prescriptions as health risk evidence mounts

The Food and Drug Administration is working to remove ingestible fluoride tablets and prescription for children from the market over health concerns.

May 13, 2025

Top 10 most expensive prescription drugs in the US by price and by sales volume

Following President Trump’s announcement on Monday of an executive order to cut prescription drug prices, experts share some of the most expensive medications.

May 12, 2025

FDA says ‘dangerous’ substance known as ‘gas station heroin’ poses major risk to young people

FDA Commissioner Martin Makary sounded the alarm on tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin," and its growing adverse affects on the youth community.

May 12, 2025

Common household spice may interfere with medicines, study suggests

Cinnamon consumption in large amounts could interfere with medication effectiveness, according to recent research. A study examines health implications and differences between cinnamon types.

May 11, 2025

Top 10 'allergy capitals' of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms

As allergy season kicks into high gear, a doctor provides tips to manage symptoms, as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reveals the 10 "allergy capitals" of the U.S.

May 10, 2025

Music conductor with Parkinson’s sees symptoms improve with deep brain stimulation

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson's has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.

May 8, 2025

Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it

Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful bacteria, according to a new study.

May 7, 2025

Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight

Phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16.

May 7, 2025

Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.