We’re learning more about the super-effective “triple-G” weight loss drug retatrutide. 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 the FDA for approval early next year. People are already clamoring to get their … Read more
Like most four-and-a-half-year-olds, Lev Bielski loves playing with his big sister, spelling his favorite pastime “pool” on the letter board, and cuddling with his parents on movie nights. But it’s been a long journey for the golden-haired “surfer bro” who loves splashing in the water at surf camp and trying on Dad’s volunteer firefighter gear. … Read more
Edward Gillen, 59, woke up one May morning last year and noticed a speck in his eye. The Massachusetts dad of four and beloved softball coach was just about the retire. Meanwhile, his sight was getting worse by the day. He desperately tried to nail down the cause quickly, but his vision loss deteriorated even … Read more
Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more
At 31, Molly Hones was preparing to die. She’d had a massive tumor removed from her liver the year prior, but was now learning the cancer had spread to her bones and into her blood. Hones had a rare cancer called fibrolamellar carcinoma that was now stage 4. After being advised that most chemotherapies wouldn’t … Read more
For the third time since June, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital. Representatives for the “All Night Long” singer said he successfully underwent a “common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib).” This is a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat that can raise risk of blood clots and stroke. Richie is currently touring with Earth, Wind & … Read more
Two common GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been linked to a brain condition that can cause permanent brain damage and become deadly. More than one in 10 American adults are now on GLP-1s for weight loss. And while the jabs work to shed pounds and provide a host of other unexpected benefits, they can come … Read more
To breathe easier, you might just need to laugh it off. More than 35 million Americans live with a chronic respiratory disease, making it harder to meet the demands of everyday life. Simple daily activities like walking, bathing and dressing can feel like breathing through a straw because of shortness of breath. Tiredness and lack … Read more
For nearly 20 years, Pamela Anderson lived with hepatitis C. She was told the virus would kill her. “It was a death sentence. That’s what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live,” the “Baywatch” actress said at a fundraiser for AIDS research on Sunday. “I’m sure that colored … Read more
Is your doctor leaving you on read? A new study suggests that the secret to getting your provider to respond may come down to something as simple as how you write your patient portal message. Researchers found that using one phrase in particular could significantly boost your chances of hearing back, especially from the person … Read more
Medicine is advancing at breakneck speed, with once-unthinkable treatments and technologies now becoming reality. These innovations have led to miraculous new treatments: Scientists can now target and fix rare inherited diseases with gene editing, use mRNA technology to create and update vaccines faster during crises, and personalize cancer treatments with targeted therapies based on a … Read more
One of the first things you’ll notice after getting on a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy is that food becomes a lot less interesting. For many, that’s a godsend. It turns off “food noise” that makes people eat compulsively, or when they’re not hungry. For others, it sucks the desire, pleasure, and satisfaction out … Read more
Could one treatment protect against some of the most feared consequences of aging? A vaccine that every adult over 50 should be getting to protect against a common virus may have another benefit: protecting the brain and heart from degeneration and deadly complications. One study from Brown University showed the shot lowered the risk of … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved a groundbreaking new treatment option for pancreatic cancer. Manufactured by Revolution Medicines, daraxonrasib made headlines earlier this year when former US Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., shared details about his experience with the drug — which left his skin bloody and “bubbling” but is … Read more
It’s about time. With as many advances as we’ve seen recently in women’s health — from endometriosis being able to be diagnosed without surgery, to completely rethinking and renaming PCOS, now more accurately, PMOS — we still have a long way to go in terms of understanding how medications affect the sexes differently. It’s often … Read more
For some people, the quest to restore lost strands may be behind the pharmacy counter — but the bottle won’t say anything about hair or scalp care. A new study has found that a drug approved to treat arthritis can actually spur dramatic hair growth in people with severe alopecia areata. Researchers looked at people … Read more
A vaccine has been shown to help keep melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, from coming back in patients at higher risk of recurrence, the drug makers said. About 112,000 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed this year in the US. More than 8,500 are expected to die from this cancer in 2026. Intismeran … Read more
Celeb-loved supplements touted for their anti-aging properties could fuel more than just your cells — they could fuel cancer. Famous folks from Kim Kardashian to biohacker Bryan Johnson have talked about oral supplements that increase NAD+, a molecule used in every living cell in your body to make energy, repair DNA, and protect cells. New … Read more
An unapproved weight loss drug is about to become available to more patients. Retatrutide — also known as “reta” — has been shown to produce dramatically greater weight loss than blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The experimental drug delivers a triple whammy by mimicking three hormones involved in appetite and metabolism: GLP-1, GIP and … Read more
In an effort to treat their daughter’s genetic developmental disorder, parents in China paid respected researchers millions in Chinese yuan, a total of $860,000 USD, for a new treatment that had never been used in humans. But instead of celebrating advances in her writing and language skills, the family is mourning the loss of their … Read more