Health September 22 Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.
MAHA September 18 WATCH: Parody drug ad spotlights RFK’s crackdown on misleading pharmaceutical marketing Kennedy and HHS rolled out a parody drug ad mocking deceptive pharmaceutical marketing as part of a new plan to crack down on misleading advertising practices nationwide.
Health September 18 Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half Researchers found that 160 milligrams of daily aspirin significantly lowered cancer recurrence risk for colorectal patients with PIK3 pathway alterations.
Health September 17 Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.
Health September 12 Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen explains how beta blockers work for anxiety by blocking adrenaline effects, as the medication is growing rapidly in popularity.
Health September 11 Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.
Health September 10 Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for multiple health conditions, as experts explore microdosing benefits for blood sugar control and longevity.
Health September 9 Trump administration targets big pharma for deceptive drug advertising The Trump administration issued warnings to thousands of pharmaceutical companies to crack down on deceptive advertising.
Health September 8 Psychedelic drug popular in 1960s could ease anxiety as doctors share warnings A new study shows that LSD reduced anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder, with 100-microgram doses proving most effective in a clinical trial.
Health September 8 'Next Ozempic' aims to deliver 30% weight loss with fewer side effects Scientists have created a pre-clinical weight loss drug combining GLP-1, GIP, glucagon and peptide YY hormones to match bariatric surgery effectiveness.
Health September 4 COVID-19 infection risk cut 'significantly' with simple nasal spray, research finds A phase 2 study shows that azelastine nasal spray lowered coronavirus infection rates to 2.2% compared to 6.7%, researchers at Germany's Saarland University revealed.