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Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

June 9, 2026

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.

Flying with cannabis? TSA's new guidance comes with a major health warning

June 7, 2026

Flying with cannabis? TSA's new guidance comes with a major health warning

The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at altitude.

Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications

June 5, 2026

Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications

Trump announces TrumpRx.gov expansion to over 800 discounted prescription drugs, claiming the program has saved Americans over $400 million.

People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds

June 4, 2026

People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds

A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.

New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers

June 2, 2026

New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers

A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.

Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds

May 29, 2026

Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds

Researchers say a single intravenous ketamine infusion can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when traditional antidepressants fail.

Ozempic-style drugs linked to major slowdown in cancer spread, new study finds

May 26, 2026

Ozempic-style drugs linked to major slowdown in cancer spread, new study finds

A Cleveland Clinic study finds Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs may significantly slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung cancer.

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

May 25, 2026

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.

‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access

May 21, 2026

‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access

The peptide market is surging alongside GLP-1 demand, creating tension between compounding pharmacies and commercial drug companies over patient access.

New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss

May 20, 2026

New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss

Gwyneth Paltrow and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explore retatrutide, a new triple-agonist GLP-1 therapy said to reduce side effects and spare muscle.