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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.

Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors

July 1, 2026

Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors

A new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers Wegovy and Zepbound to eligible seniors for $50 a month starting July 1, slashing obesity drug costs.

Trump’s drug price war with Europe aims to make things cheaper for Americans

June 26, 2026

Trump’s drug price war with Europe aims to make things cheaper for Americans

Trump administration launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany's drug pricing, targeting persistent underpayment for U.S. drugs.

Popular weight loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit

June 20, 2026

Popular weight loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and liraglutide do not appear to suppress male hormones and may boost fertility in obese men, new research suggests.

Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends

June 19, 2026

Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends

America's Poison Centers reports a concerning 31.9% rise in diphenhydramine abuse among teens, with cases reportedly more than doubling in 2026.

Weight-loss drugs linked to 'Ozempic ears' and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say

June 19, 2026

Weight-loss drugs linked to 'Ozempic ears' and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are linked to cosmetic concerns, including sagging earlobes, deflated breasts and flatter buttocks, surgeons say.