Health 1 day ago ‘Abortion pill’ found to have ‘severe adverse effects’ for 1 in 10 women, study finds A new study reveals "serious adverse events" associated with mifepristone, commonly called the "abortion pill," as researchers and experts highlight potential risks.
Health 1 day ago Alternative cancer treatment could replace chemo and surgery, study suggests A "groundbreaking" cancer treatment trial by Memorial Sloan Kettering shows immunotherapy alone can eliminate some tumors, offering patients an alternative to chemotherapy and surgery.
Medications 3 days ago RFK Jr. urges Americans to dispose of medicine safely — and to not flush them On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Americans to dispose of their prescription medications safely.
Health April 22 Stem-cell therapy for Parkinson's shows 'strong promise' in relieving symptoms In a small study, researchers transplanted stem cells into the brains of 12 Parkinson’s patients, stopping progression and bringing about improvement in motor function.
Health April 18 New drug for Parkinson’s shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged' A new pill, tavapadon, has shown potential in easing Parkinson’s symptoms while limiting side effects. In patients taking at least 400 mg of levodopa daily, tavapadon helped reduce motor fluctuations.
Health April 17 First GLP-1 pill for weight loss, diabetes shows success in late-phase trial Eli Lilly has seen positive results from a phase 3 trial of Orforglipron, the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. Previous versions were administered via injection.
Health April 16 Fake Ozempic drugs found in US drug supply, FDA warns The FDA has issued a warning about counterfeit Ozempic medications, sharing the lot numbers and serial numbers of products that should not be used, sold or distributed.
Health April 16 Dementia risk connected to cannabis-related hospital visits, says study New research found that older individuals who visited the hospital for cannabis-related reasons could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Canadian researcher Daniel Myran discusses the findings.
White House April 15 Soaring Medicare prescription drug prices targeted in Trump's new executive order The order instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments for prescription drugs no matter where a patient receives treatment.
Health April 13 Creatine may not build more muscle after all, study suggests The sports supplement creatine may not be effective in building muscle, according to a new study from the University of New South Wales. Researchers and exercise scientists speak about the findings.
Health April 12 Diabetes and weight-loss drug ‘changed my life,’ says senator: ‘I feel a decade younger’ Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Mounjaro changed his life with 'significant' health benefits. He's calling for widespread access to GLP-1 medications as doctors shared thoughts.
Health April 12 Genetic cholesterol eliminated by new drug, reducing heart attack risk, study finds Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Health April 6 Prostate cancer drug now available to more patients with aggressive form of disease Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug, has gained expanded approval that triples the number of patients with metastatic disease who are eligible to receive the drug.
Health April 3 Ozempic, other semaglutides linked to hair loss: Here's what to know Popular medications for obesity and diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of hair loss, particularly for women. Researchers and doctors weigh in.
Health April 2 Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.
Health March 31 'The White Lotus' characters taking lorazepam: What is it and why are they in danger by abusing it? Lorazepam is trending due to its mentions on "The White Lotus," but experts warn that it’s not a casual fix. Learn more about its effects and potential dangers, as well as safer options.
Health March 28 New class of antibiotics discovered: 'Promising answer' Amid a surge in drug-resistant bacteria, researchers believe they have discovered a new class of antibiotics, three decades since the last one came to market.
Health March 27 Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.
Health March 22 Alzheimer’s-related dementia could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers say For some people with a high risk of Alzheimer's who received a drug called gantenerumab for eight years, their risk of developing symptoms was cut in half, according to a new srudy.
Health March 20 Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Health March 18 Bipartisan bill seeks to stop pharmacy middlemen from driving up drug costs for financial gain The "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act" was unveiled by a group of bipartisan lawmakers Tuesday, aimed at reforming the incentive structure for Pharmacy Benefit Managers so that they are not encouraged to promote high-cost drugs.
Health March 12 Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.
Health February 26 Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin “Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.
Health February 25 Trump signs executive order to make healthcare prices 'transparent' President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order requiring agency actions to make healthcare prices "transparent" for consumers.
Health February 25 Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.
Opinion February 24 My state is conquering the opioid crisis. Other states need to do the same When NH Gov. Chris Sununu took office, his state was the second worst for opioids. With the help of billions in settlement money, the problem is finally getting better.
Health February 22 Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.
Health February 21 Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.
Health February 20 Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.
Health February 20 Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.
