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Scientists are only just confirming that women’s menstrual cycles can affect how well drugs work
It’s often only after a drug is released do we learn women might be affected totally differently from men — as with the case for two recent major studies.
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Trendy longevity supplement taken by Kim Kardashian and Joe Rogan may speed up cancer growth
The supplements touted for their anti-aging properties could fuel more than just your cells — they could fuel cancer.
Some patients to score new super-effective ‘Triple G’ weight loss drug — before FDA approval
Retatrutide — also known as "reta" — has been shown to produce dramatically greater weight loss than Ozempic and Mounjaro.
6-year-old girl dies after parents paid $860K for experimental therapy that ‘shouldn’t have gone to trial’
In an effort to treat their daughter's genetic developmental disorder, parents in China paid respected researchers millions in Chinese yuan.
Thyroid medication recalled throughout US — see all the products affected
The company says the reason is the medication was found to be "subpotent," that is, it may not be strong enough to work effectively.
Kids with deadliest brain cancers survive years after breakthrough cell therapy
A cutting-edge immunotherapy could help kids fight — and even banish — brain tumors, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children.
Mom gets groundbreaking mastectomy from a $2M robot named Carol
The robot was cleared by the FDA a few months ago to perform the delicate surgery that avoids skin and preserves the nipple.
Woman ‘very lucky’ to survive shocking side effect of blood pressure meds — after mom ‘begged’ her to go to ER
A swollen lip was the first sign of a life-threatening reaction to a medication she'd been on for 10 years.
Trump admin seeks to roll back testosterone restrictions — why docs are conflicted
The 2015 warnings were added because concerns about heart risks were raised, plus evidence of benefits were "limited" at the time, the HHS said. The department said research has come...
I’m an infectious disease doc — the way-too-common things people do that make me squirm
What's worse than spreading a disease? Not even realizing when you're doing it.
Weight loss jabs could reduce violent crime, says new research
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices, and not just with their food. A new study suggests the medications make people less likely to...
Life-threatening GLP-1 overdoses are on the rise — what’s behind the scary increase
Part of the reason for increased overdosing is that GLP-1s are easier to get than ever via telehealth, which is often a one-stop shop that bypasses an in-person doctor visit...
How Ozempic impacts testosterone and sperm quality: study
Obesity is associated with both low testosterone and poor sperm quality. Researchers believe that it's the weight loss that brings the unintended, but welcome, fertility benefits.
Who you live with has a major impact on your gut health — even if you have different diets
People who lived together shared 26% of the same oral microbes, a new study showed. Here's why (and it's not about kissing).
HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression
The study showed that the drug significantly improved hot flashes, including night sweats, after 4 weeks. Both the number and intensity of hot flashes decreased.
‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%
It could prove to be a saving grace for the roughly 80 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea.
Penis numbness, orgasm problems plague healthy 26-year-old who used popular drug — even a year and a half after he stopped taking it
Not all medications are medical marvels — some may do more harm than good.
Controversial liquid touted by biohackers may help hair grow — and prevent thinning caused by GLP-1s
Balding might make you blue — but this news won’t.
The secret’s out about a trendy autism treatment — now it may be impossible to find
"What this study shows is how quickly information shared through news coverage, social media and public figures can influence real-world prescribing patterns," study author Dr. Joshua Rothman said.
Viagra could help with a problem that plagues up to 90% of women — but there’s a catch
Turns out that little blue pill could be a boon to women, too.
UCLA medical school engaged in racial discrimination: DOJ
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has completed a year-long investigation into the admissions policies and practices at the David Geffen School of Medicine.
