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When individuals develop solid tumors in the stomach, esophagus, or rectum, oncologists have established treatment strategies. Yet, these treatments can significantly affect quality of life, leading…
Cocaine crystals seen under a microscope Astrid & Hanns-Friderer Michler/Science Photo Library Experimental drugs targeting the brain’s reward pathways can help people with cocaine-obsessed use reduce…
There is a higher likelihood of newer and more expensive medicines being produced in the US or Europe, with Ireland emerging as a hub due to…
Madison Burgess decided to get serious about weight loss when the scale reached 91 kilograms (200 pounds). She started playing Ozempics. The drug therapy worked better…
Oprah Winfrey’s TV Special Shame, blame, weight loss revolution It has been streamed more than 4 million times since it aired in March 2024. In it,…
Madison Burgess decided to get serious about weight loss when the scale reached 91 kilograms (200 pounds). She started taking Ozempics. The drug therapy worked better…
Placebo pills can have real effects through the power of suggestions72 images / Aramie Women with premenstrual syndrome appear to benefit from the placebo effect, even…
Could scientists use parasites in your brain to treat diseases? The concept of utilizing parasites as a medical tool may sound unconventional, but it offers hope…
Generic drugs are pharmacologically identical to their branded counterparts Aegean Blue/Getty Images When people think a drug is cheap, they seem to have worse side effects.…
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 agonists are injected Yulia Burmystrova/Getty Images Drugs like Ozempic and Wigovy, called GLP-1 agonists, offer more benefits than risks when taken for…
Weight loss drugs may reduce people's desire to exerciseMe 3645 Studio/Getty Images Semaglutide, found in medicines such as Ozempic and Wigovy, reduces the amount of movement…
In 1999, the sports world experienced a significant change. On November 10, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was founded with the goal of “protecting athletes, promoting…
The field of anti-aging medicine has exploded in recent years as discoveries about the basic biology of aging are translated into experimental treatments. The latest fountains…
ADDICTIVE STOCK CREATIVES/Alamy; AdoBe Stock Kathy Schwartz had been sober for 10 years, but battling cravings was a daily struggle. “They were always in my head,”…
Osaka Wayne Studio/Getty Images What does this have to do with sex, drugs and sausage rolls? All of them can be addictive and harmful, depending on…
Researchers use chemicals to extract drug residue from fingerprints loughborough university Forensic scientists have developed a new technique that can detect drug and explosive residue in…
Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide drug, initially approved in 2017 as a diabetes treatment called Ozempic and later as an obese version called Wigovy in 2021, has made…
Have you ever had those days when working out feels like a chore and you’d rather just watch TV instead? Well, a new “exercise drug” might…
Obesity has undergone a significant shift in how we perceive it in recent years. It was once seen as a personal lifestyle choice, but is now…
In the science fiction universe of Dune, the spice melange is commonly referred to as “spice” and is a valuable narcotic substance. It is produced from…
There are TikTok hashtags with millions of followers, endless columns about celebrity waistlines, and a flurry of media coverage when test results come out. It is…
Veterans saw improvement in combat-related brain injury after taking psychedelic drugs Shutterstock / Ground Photography The psychedelic substance ibogaine has the potential to treat chronic disorders…
Some bacteria are resistant to antibioticsKaterina Conn/Shutterstock If antibiotics don't work, drugs that destroy the outer membrane of certain bacteria may be effective against infections. It…