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Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

August 14, 2026

Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds

A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.

Postpartum mom Lindsay Clancy on trial for murder brings court to a halt with sudden breakdown

August 13, 2026

Postpartum mom Lindsay Clancy on trial for murder brings court to a halt with sudden breakdown

Lindsay Clancy sobbed and said "I can't do this" as a medical examiner described the autopsy of her 5-year-old daughter Cora in court Wednesday.

Cleveland Clinic launches prescription drone delivery

August 11, 2026

Cleveland Clinic launches prescription drone delivery

Cleveland Clinic launched prescription drone delivery with Zipline near Beachwood, Ohio, covering eligible patients within five miles of its campus.

Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower

August 5, 2026

Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower

Sildenafil, Viagra's active ingredient, may restrict cancer metastasis by limiting cancer cells' cholesterol access, a new study has found.

Popular weight-loss drugs may help protect against a deadly disease, doctor says

August 4, 2026

Popular weight-loss drugs may help protect against a deadly disease, doctor says

A breast cancer surgeon explains how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower cancer recurrence risk by reducing BMI, estrogen and inflammation.

Jillian Michaels exposes dangers of self-dosing illegal 'gray market' weight loss drugs

August 1, 2026

Jillian Michaels exposes dangers of self-dosing illegal 'gray market' weight loss drugs

Fitness expert Jillian Michaels warns Americans against self-dosing "gray market" weight-loss peptides, citing health risks like vision loss and hormonal damage.

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

July 30, 2026

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Each additional prescription medication was linked to a 7% increase in death risk among older adults, raising urgent questions about deprescribing.

Lindsay Clancy sobs during 911 call, slain children’s dad says ‘something was wrong’ before home discovery

July 29, 2026

Lindsay Clancy sobs during 911 call, slain children’s dad says ‘something was wrong’ before home discovery

Prosecutors showed jurors nine prescription bottles still containing pills, challenging claims that Lindsay Clancy was overmedicated before the killings.

Millions could gain easier access to popular peptides after FDA panel vote

July 28, 2026

Millions could gain easier access to popular peptides after FDA panel vote

An FDA panel voted to recommend six peptides including BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV for compounding by licensed pharmacies instead of grey market vendors.

FDA to review 7 popular peptides touted for weight loss, healing and longevity

July 23, 2026

FDA to review 7 popular peptides touted for weight loss, healing and longevity

The FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee weighs peptides for obesity, insulin resistance, opioid withdrawal and insomnia this week.