April 6, 2025 Prostate cancer drug now available to more patients with aggressive form of disease Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug, has gained expanded approval that triples the number of patients with metastatic disease who are eligible to receive the drug.
April 3, 2025 Ozempic, other semaglutides linked to hair loss: Here's what to know Popular medications for obesity and diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of hair loss, particularly for women. Researchers and doctors weigh in.
April 2, 2025 Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.
March 31, 2025 'The White Lotus' characters taking lorazepam: What is it and why are they in danger by abusing it? Lorazepam is trending due to its mentions on "The White Lotus," but experts warn that it’s not a casual fix. Learn more about its effects and potential dangers, as well as safer options.
March 28, 2025 New class of antibiotics discovered: 'Promising answer' Amid a surge in drug-resistant bacteria, researchers believe they have discovered a new class of antibiotics, three decades since the last one came to market.
March 27, 2025 Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.
March 22, 2025 Alzheimer’s-related dementia could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers say For some people with a high risk of Alzheimer's who received a drug called gantenerumab for eight years, their risk of developing symptoms was cut in half, according to a new srudy.
March 20, 2025 Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
March 18, 2025 Bipartisan bill seeks to stop pharmacy middlemen from driving up drug costs for financial gain The "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act" was unveiled by a group of bipartisan lawmakers Tuesday, aimed at reforming the incentive structure for Pharmacy Benefit Managers so that they are not encouraged to promote high-cost drugs.
March 12, 2025 Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.
