Medications - Page 27

Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

May 17, 2025

Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects

Research on weight loss drugs like Ozempic shows varied results for mental health impacts, with some patients experiencing mood and personality changes.

Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market

May 15, 2025

Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market

A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Common household spice may interfere with medicines, study suggests

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.