Medications - Page 9

New drug approach offers hope for patients with recurrent aggressive cancers

May 20, 2026

New drug approach offers hope for patients with recurrent aggressive cancers

Merck announces that sac-TMT, a new cancer drug, demonstrated strong results in phase 3 trials for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients.

New pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubles survival time in breakthrough trial

May 18, 2026

New pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubles survival time in breakthrough trial

A new daily pill called daraxonrasib is showing promise against advanced pancreatic cancer in a first-in-human trial of 168 patients with RAS mutations.

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

May 15, 2026

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Low-dose ibuprofen combined with home exercise could help cancer patients manage chemo brain, according to a new University of Rochester study finds.

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research

May 14, 2026

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research

An experimental weight loss drug tested in mice targets five receptor systems and may reduce side effects, according to a study published in Nature.

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment

May 13, 2026

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment

Ivermectin prescriptions spiked among cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsed antiparasitic drugs on Joe Rogan's podcast, a new JAMA study reports.

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

May 12, 2026

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back

May 12, 2026

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back

Cochrane review says amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs are ineffective, but the Alzheimer's Association and drug makers dispute the findings.

RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children

May 5, 2026

RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children

RFK Jr. unveiled a new HHS initiative targeting overuse of psychiatric medications, especially among children, as part of a broader mental health strategy.

Abortion pill fight heads to Supreme Court as manufacturer warns of ‘chaos’ after ruling

May 2, 2026

Abortion pill fight heads to Supreme Court as manufacturer warns of ‘chaos’ after ruling

Supreme Court faces an emergency request from abortion pill manufacturer Danco Laboratories, GenBioPro after ruling blocked mail-order access, reinstated in-person prescription requirements.

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

May 1, 2026

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause bad breath, a lesser-known side effect users are calling "Ozempic breath" on social media.