New weight loss drug could work better than Ozempic—without the nasty side effects
More than 15 million adults in the United States, or about 4.5% of the population, are using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
These...
Smoking raises diabetes risk across all types, study finds
Smoking is well known to harm health in many ways, and new research has now confirmed that it also increases the risk of type...
Deadly “forgotten” opioid resurfaces as a hidden threat
A powerful and little-known group of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is emerging as a dangerous new player in the overdose crisis, according to a...
Feeling lonely may double physical pain, study finds
A new study shows that loneliness is not just an emotional problem—it can actually cause physical pain.
Researchers from City St George's, University of London,...
Popular weight-loss drugs are doing this to control your appetite
New research shows that people taking weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro might find that their food tastes different—especially sweeter or saltier than...
Scientists reverse stroke damage in the brain
In an exciting medical breakthrough, scientists have found that stem cells can help heal the brain after a stroke.
This discovery could lead to new...
New drug could treat serious fatty liver disease
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a new investigational drug that shows promise in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis...
AI can predict who will be blind, years before doctor can
Doctors have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help predict which people with a serious eye disease need fast treatment to protect their eyesight. The...
Aspirin could help prevent colon cancer recurrence
A new study from Sweden has found that aspirin could help prevent the return of colon and rectal cancer after surgery—but only in certain...
Study warns of long-term harmful effects of blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It’s one of the top causes of heart attacks, strokes, and...