Health September 2 Could GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic become the 'everything drug'? Medical experts discuss whether GLP-1 medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, could become comprehensive treatments for multiple health conditions.
Children's Health August 29 Legal group sues FDA over puberty blocker records, citing alleged Biden-era cover-up A new lawsuit seeks Biden-era records on puberty blockers after FDA documents revealed officials were recommending puberty blockers despite knowledge of the risks.
Health August 28 Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.
Health August 28 Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.
Health August 25 Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.
Health August 21 Parents send college kids back to school with Narcan to combat overdoses Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.
Health August 13 Popular weight-loss drugs linked to sudden vision loss, research suggests New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.
Abortion August 13 More than 20 GOP attorneys general call on RFK Jr, FDA to reinstate safeguards for abortion drugs More than 20 Republican attorneys general are demanding that the Trump administration reinstate safety protocols for the abortion drug mifepristone.
Health August 6 Woman beats deadly brain cancer with investigational cell therapy: 'Truly amazing' A clinical trial of an experimental cell therapy shows promising results for glioblastoma patients, with tumors disappearing on MRIs after the breakthrough cancer treatment.
Health August 2 Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.
Health August 1 Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.