Medicine

GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1s) have exploded in popularity in recent years – initially as a way to control diabetes and then as tools for weight loss. Growing research suggests that these drugs – which include semaglutide and…

As the Trump administration moves to loosen federal restrictions on drugs — including a new step to ease regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana — questions are growing about cannabis use and its broader health effects. Among…

Coffee may do more than keep you going: It could have a noticeable impact on your digestive health, even if you drink decaf. Researchers from APC Microbiome Ireland found that habitual coffee consumption alters the trillions of…

A new therapy for genetic hearing loss has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The treatment, Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), is the first-ever dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy —…

"Drinking your calories" is typically discouraged where weight loss is concerned, as sweeteners in soda, coffees and other beverages are known obesity drivers. A new review by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz suggests…

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have discovered a hormone that appears to reverse obesity in the body. The new study, published in the journal Cell Reports, used mouse models to identify a naturally occurring hormone called…

A distraught mother who thought she was having a heart attack was instead hospitalized with broken heart syndrome — otherwise known as takotsubo syndrome (TTS) — less than a year after her veteran son tragically took his own life. Dawn…

Excessive daytime napping is associated with higher mortality risk in older adults, according to new research from Mass General Brigham. Between 20% and 60% of older adults take naps, according to the researchers.While occasional naps…

Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease of older age, is becoming a crisis for younger adults. New research shows one group getting hit the hardest – those without a college degree. A recent study from the American Cancer Society…

A woman who got a dog to support her through a breast cancer diagnosis was later shocked when the pet was diagnosed with the same disease years later. Vickie Doogan, 52, from England, said her dog Dolly, a poochon, became her constant…

As President Donald Trump backs efforts to advance psychedelic drugs, doctors are speaking out about how the move could impact mental health treatments. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the research, funding and…

Research continues to uncover new details on how fasting may help extend life. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications investigated how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging…

More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show — but the potential savings come at a cost. Most people opting to pursue this so-called "medical tourism" are chasing budget-friendly price…

"Clavicular," the controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer, was reportedly hospitalized due to a suspected overdose Tuesday night during a livestream. The Miami content creator, 20, posted a photo of his bloody face and commented…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reportedly weigh easing restrictions on peptides in anticipated talks. The meeting, which is expected to be held in July, will discuss relaxing limits on more than a half dozen peptide…

The skyrocketing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists has transformed the weight-loss industry, but not all shots are created equal in terms of how they work. A study published in Nature investigated how genes affect the success of…

Sleeping with, or without, a pillow may have a sneaky impact on your health. New research suggests that skipping the pillow could help prevent the development of glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause…

Weight management is often treated as a "middle-age" problem, but new research suggests that the pounds you pack on in your 20s may be the most dangerous of your life. A massive study of more than 620,000 individuals found that the…

Anemia, a common blood disorder, may be a major risk factor for developing cancer. That's according to new research from Sweden, which sought to discover whether newly developed anemia is an early warning sign of cancer or death from…

An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn. There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit,…