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.
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.
Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people Researchers are warning of a diabetes crisis, as nearly half of 1.3 billion affected adults go undiagnosed, with young people and low-income regions most at risk.
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.
Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy A new MAHA health strategy for kids aims to bring back whole milk in schools and sets out over 120 reforms, covering areas like food labeling, nutrition and water safety.
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.
Christian music star Lauren Daigle brings online child safety fight to Capitol Hill, backs STOP CSAM Act Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle advocates for the STOP CSAM Act on Capitol Hill, pushing bipartisan legislation to combat child sexual exploitation online.
Obamacare expansion faces pro-life push to block abortion funding through subsidies Nearly 100 pro-life groups warn Congress that extending Affordable Care Act subsidies without certain safeguards could result in tax dollars going towards elective abortions.
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.
'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.