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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.

Low testosterone? Hegseth sparks conversation as doctors reveal warning signs every man should know

July 19, 2026

Low testosterone? Hegseth sparks conversation as doctors reveal warning signs every man should know

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon testosterone screening mandate has men asking whether their levels are normal. Here's what doctors say about diagnosis.

Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications

July 19, 2026

Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications

A physician is warning that even one grapefruit or a small amount of juice can dangerously boost levels of statins, antidepressants and blood pressure medications.

Lindsay Clancy’s husband could testify for her at trial over deaths of their three children

July 19, 2026

Lindsay Clancy’s husband could testify for her at trial over deaths of their three children

Lindsay Clancy alleges doctors misdiagnosed her bipolar disorder and prescribed antidepressants that worsened her postpartum psychosis before the tragedy.

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

July 18, 2026

Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

A weight loss specialist says GLP-1 results boost confidence in job interviews and dating, but the study found no clear improvement in well-being.

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

July 17, 2026

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

July 16, 2026

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.

Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health

July 9, 2026

Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health

Dr. Mehmet Oz backs GLP-1 weight loss medication but stresses that diet and exercise remain essential, calling obesity the top driver of healthcare costs.

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today

July 3, 2026

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today

Life expectancy rose from the age of 30 to nearly 80 years. Today, infectious diseases have given way to chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.