Medications - Page 8

November 14

GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients

GLP-1 medications may help colon cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health, UC San Diego researchers found in a 6,800-patient study.

November 12

Some cancer patients could avoid surgery with innovative new therapy

Researchers say a new drug-delivery implant could help patients with hard-to-treat bladder cancer avoid losing their bladders — and stay cancer-free for years.

November 9

America’s fattest states revealed — and how Ozempic is changing the map

Insurance data reveals dramatic regional differences in Ozempic and Mounjaro usage, with obesity-heavy states prescribing GLP-1 medications at triple the rate of others.

November 4

New health warning issued over popular sleep aid millions take nightly

A new study reveals that melatonin supplements may increase heart failure risk by 90% in chronic insomnia patients, challenging assumptions about this popular sleep aid.

November 4

'Dilbert' creator's desperate plea shines spotlight on alternative prostate cancer drug

The FDA-approved drug Pluvicto offers hope for advanced prostate cancer patients, but access barriers remain despite proven effectiveness in extending survival.

November 3

DR. MAKARY, DR OZ: People talk about lowering healthcare costs, but the Trump administration is doing it

FDA announces major reforms to streamline biosimilar approvals, potentially saving Americans billions on prescription drug costs by removing extra clinical trial requirements.

October 30

Alzheimer’s pill could reduce brain decline in some high-risk patients, trial suggests

The experimental pill ALZ-801 slowed memory decline by 50% and reduced brain shrinkage in early Alzheimer's patients with APOE4 gene in phase 3 trial.

October 28

Anti-aging supplement could slow disease and keep you younger, with some cautions

New research reveals that NAD+ supplements may slow aging and boost cellular health, but experts urge caution and more studies before widespread use.

October 26

Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy appear to make people feel less drunk and reduce alcohol cravings by delaying gastric emptying, researchers report.

October 23

Doctors on key US health task force accused of prioritizing DEI over evidence-based medicine

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has been accused of being infiltrated by left-wing ideologies and could soon face a purge from the Trump admin.