A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be associated with bone loss, a startling new study finds. Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the US. It’s consumed by about 7% of the US population. Hypothyroidism, also known … Read more
Government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a scientific presentation reviewed by Reuters. The US researchers found that the drug, sold under the brand name Singulair and generically as montelukast, attaches to multiple brain … Read more
A popular prescription anxiety drug is being recalled nationwide for a “possibly life-threatening” mistake on the carton. The Pennsylvania-based drug maker Endo announced this week that it is expanding its recall of clonazepam tablets because some cartons bear the incorrect drug strength and wrong drug code. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder … Read more
Denzel Washington is opening up about his past drug and alcohol use, admitting he’s “done a lot of damage” to his body. The Oscar winner, 69, has been sober for almost 10 years but got candid about his former vices in the Winter issue of Esquire. Washington said his unhealthy habits started with wine. Denzel Washington … Read more
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, safely harnessing energy expenditure and controlling appetite without nausea remain two holy grails … Read more
Olivia Munn has played a huge role in John Mulaney’s sobriety journey. Mulaney, 42, was named GQ’s 2024 Man of the Year on Tuesday, and the couple spoke to the publication about how far the comedian has come since he went to rehab for two months for substance abuse issues in December 2020. They revealed that … Read more
Even if you you’re not diabetic or obese, can Ozempic be right for you? Ever since the weekly injectable was approved in 2017 to treat diabetes in adults, researchers have been testing its superpowers on other chronic diseases, such as colorectal cancer, osteoarthritis, drug and alcohol addiction, brain disorders and more. “I’m using [Ozempic] off-label … Read more
Spore us the details! Taking magic mushrooms, LSD or other psychoactive compounds can improve your enjoyment of sex, feelings of arousal, and sense of attraction to your partner for up to six months after the psychedelic experience, a UK study has found. “On the surface, this type of research may seem ‘quirky,’” study author Tommaso … Read more
A size-6 influencer who was sent free weight loss drugs in exchange for Instagram promotion says she accidentally overdosed on the skinny jab — and spent days vomiting blood, thinking she was going to die. Leigh-Anne Lagden from Newscastle, England said she injected the “recommended” dose, but later learned it was five times as much … Read more
Bela Lugosi, who made his mark as Dracula in Hollywood, insisted to reporters he battled a crippling addiction to drugs for over two decades — but one author claimed he “deliberately exaggerated” his story for a heartbreaking reason. “What he said was that he had been dependent on drugs for 20 years, in some cases … Read more
Rosie O’Donnell has spoken out following her daughter Chelsea Belle’s arrest for child neglect and drug possession. Chelsea, who was adopted as a baby by the actress, was arrested last month in Wisconsin after police found drugs including a meth pipe near her 11-month-old son Atlas in her home. Rosie, 62, released a statement on … Read more
Liam Payne was reportedly under the influence of a potent drug that can cause hallucinations when he plunged to his death from an Argentina hotel room Wednesday night. The One Direction star was high on the dangerous substance “Cristal,” which “causes users to experience extreme highs and extreme lows, often making them aggressive,” Buenos Aires … Read more
Researchers say they have sparked an “exciting” breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease by developing a drug to prevent the build-up of toxic proteins in the brain. “This research is taking promising steps towards a new one-of-a-kind therapy which targets tau, a damaging protein in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s, preventing it from clumping … Read more
Rapamycin is a naturally occurring compound primarily used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It’s also considered a promising anti-aging drug among longevity seekers. Rapamycin has been trending on social media, where biohackers like Dr. Peter Attia and Bryan Johnson tout it as the “gold standard” for people seeking to live a longer, healthier life. … Read more
Prince Harry just scored a major legal victory. A judge ruled that the Duke of Sussex’s U.S visa will stay private after a think tank tried to get his application released to prove whether or not he mentioned his past drug use. According to BBC, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols on Monday declared that “the public … Read more
“1000-Lb Sisters” star Amy Slaton was transported from a Tennessee zoo on Monday, September 2, after allegedly being bitten by a camel. The reality TV personality, 36, was seen on a stretcher leaving the Tennessee Safari Park in Alamo, Tennessee, in a photo obtained by TMZ. The pic shows Slaton with what appears to be … Read more
Amy Slaton Halterman, a star of “1,000-Lb. Sisters,” was arrested at a Tennessee zoo and charged with drug possession and child endangerment, according to police. Deputies from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department responded to Tennessee Safari Park in Alamo — about 80 miles northeast of Memphis — after a guest was reportedly bitten by a … Read more
Turns out that buzz could kill. A new study has found that recreational drug users are three times more likely to have recurrent heart emergencies than those who abstain. Over a two-week period in 2021, researchers followed nearly 1,400 patients admitted to ICUs across France. Researchers tested the urine of 1,400 ICU patients for evidence … Read more
UK father Damien Gath received a new chance at life following a remarkable breakthrough treatment that helped manage his Parkinson’s disease. Gath was one of the first patients in the UK to be fitted with a portable pump that gradually releases the newly available drug Produodopa throughout the day to help manage symptoms, according to … Read more
A drug smuggling gang have been jailed for a total of more than 80 years after being found to have transported cocaine across the United Kingdom — in pallets of raw chicken. The ten-strong gang used a fleet of vans with hidden compartments to ferry millions of pounds worth of drugs around the UK, police … Read more