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Ozempic is a well-known name, primarily approved for diabetes treatment in the UK and US, yet it is commonly prescribed ‘off-label’ for weight loss. This medication…
Leucovorin: A Potential Solution for Rising Autism Rates Hannah Beier/Reuters The U.S. government ignited discussions last year by deciding to approve leucovorin, a lesser-known drug aimed…
Surge in demand for drugs like Wegovy, Victoza, and Ozempic leads to shortages Michael Silk/Alamy The blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, along with competitors, offers potential…
Achieving a Healthy Weight: A Future of Possibilities Merch Hub/Shutterstock Recent advancements in obesity treatments have introduced highly effective medications, with the prospect of even more…
Timing chemotherapy properly can reduce side effects. Paul Springett/Alamy It is often said that timing plays a crucial role, and cancer treatment might be no exception.…
Danish research institutions have accused Snapchat of enabling “an overwhelming number of drug dealers,” thereby making it easier for minors to access substances like cocaine, opioids,…
Ibogain, a psychedelic substance, is derived from the roots of the Iboga plant Farmer Dods / Alamy The psychedelic substance ibogaine has been shown to slow…
The vapor detector has the ability to detect traces of fentanyl and other substances in the air. Elizabeth Dennis/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory The U.S. Customs and…
Former President Trump has been vocal in his battle against drug traffickers for quite some time. He proposed the death penalty for their “heinous acts,” asserting…
Updated May 12th: Additional insights Executive Order and its implications .On Monday, President Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at reducing various drug…
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order urging drug manufacturers to voluntarily reduce prices for major medications in the United States. Nonetheless, the order lacks…
On Monday, President Trump plans to sign an executive order intending to reduce various US drug prices by aligning them with the rates paid by other…
On Monday, the Trump administration requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit aimed at severely restricting access to the abortion pill Mifepristone. This aligns with…
I distinctly recall the moment I discovered it. Back in university, seated in a plush auditorium that felt slightly uncomfortable. Ping. A notification from Messenger: “Now…
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday outlining a series of actions aimed at lowering drug prices, including helping to import drugs from Canada. The…
In a speech aired on the Food and Drug Administration’s Maryland campus Friday morning, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced himself as the country’s health secretary in…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced widespread cuts at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, which eliminates overlapping services and paper pushers.…
One in five people (an estimated 64 million people in the US) has increased levels of small particles in their blood. It can significantly increase the…
Keir Starmer this week unveiled a 50-point plan to make Britain a world leader in artificial intelligence and boost the economy by up to £47bn a…
Researchers have identified a new drug similar to Ozempic that aids in weight loss without causing muscle loss. This drug, known as NK2R, works by suppressing…
Those who suffer from the throbbing pain of migraines know how challenging everyday tasks can become. However, a new medication, if taken at the first signs…
THow do we solve the world's problems? Apparently with a podcast. Today. Assembly requiredA Fine Mess is a new show from former US politician Stacey Abrams…
The black-necked spitting cobra lives mainly in sub-Saharan Africa.Luca Boldrini (CC BY-SA) A commonly used blood-thinning drug could prevent hundreds of thousands of people bitten by…
When mixed with hydrogel, protein-based drugs can remain effective for longer at higher temperatures. Shutterstock/Renko Alex Many medicines need to be kept refrigerated or they become…
SummaryA neuroscientist who helped develop a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has been indicted on fraud charges. The charges relate to allegations that the scientists fabricated…
The malaria drug artemisinin is extracted from the plant wormwood.Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images A drug already used to treat malaria may also be effective…
Ketamine administered via IV at New York clinic Victor Llorente/New York Times/Redux/eyevine Prince Harry, who caused an uproar in the press last year, wrote candidly in…
Oral weight loss drug may help obese patients who hate needles Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images Based on early trial results reported on March 7, it appears the…
Crohn’s disease can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss Jacob Wackerhausen/iStockphoto/Getty Images/www.peopleimages.com A one-year study of 386 people found that receiving advanced treatment soon after…
Stanford University engineers have created an injectable hydrogel depot technology that allows GLP-1 drugs to be administered once every four months, rather than requiring daily injections.…
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding neuromuscular diseases by developing a two-dimensional neuromuscular junction model using pluripotent stem cells. This model enables high-throughput drug screening…
The Coronavirus Moonshot Consortium report focuses on the discovery of a new class of inhibitors against the main protease of SARS-CoV-2. This global collaboration has generated…