Medications - Page 6

December 26

Seniors taking multiple medications may face unexpected health effects

New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over 80 seeking independence.

December 25

Widely prescribed opioid shows minimal pain relief and higher heart risk, study finds

Study finds widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol shows limited effectiveness for chronic pain while increasing risk of serious cardiovascular harm.

December 23

New Wegovy pill offers needle-free weight loss — but may not work for everyone

The FDA has approved the first Wegovy pill for weight loss, with the oral GLP-1 offering a 16.6% average weight reduction as a needle-free alternative.

December 23

Best time of day for cancer treatment to maximize survival, according to new study

Timing matters: Lung cancer patients receiving immunochemotherapy earlier in the day had a 52% lower risk of progression in a new medical study.

December 21

Obesity expert reveals the best way to decide if GLP-1s are right for you

Expert Dr. Salas-Whalen reveals that body composition testing, not just the number on your scale, is key to knowing whether GLP-1 weight-loss medications are right for you.

December 19

Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study

Breakthrough study shows inexpensive resveratrol and copper supplements "dramatically weakened" deadly glioblastoma brain cancer without side effects.

December 10

New Ozempic-alternative diabetes pill burns fat without muscle loss, study suggests

Researchers have created an oral medication that could work alone or with GLP-1 drugs to improve metabolic health while preserving muscle mass in diabetes patients.

December 9

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could revolutionize obesity care for cats, experts say.

December 9

New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial

New topical hair loss treatment shows a 539% improvement in trials, offering hope for male-pattern baldness sufferers after decades without innovation.

December 2

Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years

The WHO issues its first official guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, as the disease affects over one billion people globally and is expected to double by 2030.