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New weight loss drug proves twice as powerful as Ozempic’s highest dosage
The numbers on the scale may be shrinking, but the buzz around Eli Lilly’s experimental drug is only getting bigger.
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A game-changing new treatment just arrived for one of the deadliest cancers — here’s why doctors are so excited
The third-leading cause of cancer death in the US, pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any major cancer. The five-year relative survival rate is just 13%...
A bedtime staple could help curb painkiller dependence after surgery: study
If you need to go under the knife, a key tool to prepare could already be in your bedside table.
Scientists uncover a surprising defense against Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers have uncovered two new ways Alzheimer's can possibly be managed in the future.
MDMA-assisted therapy could get FDA approval as soon as January, top advocate predicts — but there’s a major problem looming
“I would say that I'm very optimistic,” Rick Doblin told The Post.
The unusual reason women are turning to Viagra — and it’s not for sex
The "little blue pill" has an interesting emerging use for a condition that affects far more women than men.
GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide over concerning reason
The US-based pharmacy that issued the initial recall had previously received a warning.
Martha Stewart says medication she’s taken for 40 years has kept her body strong
She’s got the secrets to a timeless home — and maybe the fountain of youth, too.
Longevity obsessives can freeze their immune cells for future treatments — that haven’t been invented
The catch is: No one can say how these cells will be useful in the future.
Flu season started earlier than expected — what to know about the brand new vaccine
The FDA has approved mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older.
Got your BRCA test more than 13 years ago? It may have missed a cancer-linked mutation
“There are probably thousands of individuals out there who need to be retested,” said Dr. Sofia Merajver, a breast cancer researcher.
GLP-1s linked to a nasty side effect in nails: study
Are you one of the roughly 29 million Americans on a GLP-1 weight loss medication? If so, you're likely to have noticed some changes in your nails.
New weight-loss drug could give you a ‘flatter stomach’ in mere weeks — and unlike Ozempic, it targets belly fat directly
"We expect that patients will be pleased by the cosmetic effects," one author said.
Patients dropped a fifth of their body weight on new ‘triple-G’ weight loss drug
The drug, the first of its kind to target three metabolic receptors (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), is nearing the end of clinical trials and is expected to be submitted to...
Dad says autism ‘miracle drug’ drastically and immediately improved his son’s severe symptoms
“It changed everything for us,” Matthew Bielski said of his 4-year-old son Lev’s dramatic “life-changing transformation.” “He went from the least affectionate kid to the most affectionate kid almost overnight.”
Dad claims he went suddenly, permanently blind from Ozempic — in one of hundreds of lawsuits against GLP-1 makers
He's joining more than 200 other lawsuits against GLP-1 makers, alleging the drug caused NAION, a sudden and irreversible vision loss.
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over dissolution issues
Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling nearly 15,000 bottles of the blood pressure tablets.
She was ready to die. Now she’s in remission — cancer vaccines could be the next big thing in medicine
Not so long ago, researchers hesitated to use the word “cure.”
All about Lionel Richie’s heart condition — and the surgery that led him to cancel concerts
The star canceled upcoming performances with Earth, Wind & Fire in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio.
Popular GLP-1 drugs may trigger a rare, life-threatening brain disorder: study
While the jabs help shed pounds and provide a host of unexpected benefits, they can come at a cost.
Laughter actually is the best medicine — for a key condition
Are you one of the more than 15 million Americans dealing with this disease? Laughing it off could make a big difference.