Medications - Page 8

January 9, 2026

Weight-loss experts predict 5 major treatment changes likely to emerge in 2026

Weight-loss experts reveal their major predictions for 2026, from advanced GLP-1 treatments to AI-driven personalized therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

January 7, 2026

Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcohol

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful binge-drinking behaviors.

January 6, 2026

Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.

January 5, 2026

Not all cancers should be treated right away, medical experts say — here's why

Some cancers may not require immediate treatment, from prostate cancer to thyroid tumors. Medical experts share when "watchful waiting" may be the best approach.

January 3, 2026

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.

January 2, 2026

Experimental vaccine could save thousands of lives per year, scientist claims

The first-ever fentanyl overdose prevention vaccine could save thousands of lives annually, with human trials beginning in early 2026 after animal studies.

January 1, 2026

Oprah joins wave of celebrities who revealed dramatic weight loss in 2025

Celebrities have embraced GLP-1 medications for dramatic weight loss in 2025. Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, Meghan Trainor and Lizzo share their health journeys.

December 31, 2025

Older Americans are quitting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for 4 key reasons

Nearly half of seniors quit GLP-1 weight-loss drugs within a year. Experts reveal why older Americans abandon medications like Ozempic and Wegovy despite results.

December 30, 2025

Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication

New research finds statins benefit adults with type 2 diabetes across all heart-risk levels, reducing deaths and serious cardiovascular events.

December 29, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests

A new method of reversing Alzheimer's shows promise in an animal study, as researchers at University Hospitals restore brain energy molecule NAD+.