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September 8

Psychedelic drug popular in 1960s could ease anxiety as doctors share warnings

A new study shows that LSD reduced anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder, with 100-microgram doses proving most effective in a clinical trial.

September 8

'Next Ozempic' aims to deliver 30% weight loss with fewer side effects

Scientists have created a pre-clinical weight loss drug combining GLP-1, GIP, glucagon and peptide YY hormones to match bariatric surgery effectiveness.

September 4

COVID-19 infection risk cut 'significantly' with simple nasal spray, research finds

A phase 2 study shows that azelastine nasal spray lowered coronavirus infection rates to 2.2% compared to 6.7%, researchers at Germany's Saarland University revealed.

September 2

Could GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic become the 'everything drug'?

Medical experts discuss whether GLP-1 medications, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, could become comprehensive treatments for multiple health conditions.

August 29

Legal group sues FDA over puberty blocker records, citing alleged Biden-era cover-up

A new lawsuit seeks Biden-era records on puberty blockers after FDA documents revealed officials were recommending puberty blockers despite knowledge of the risks.

August 28

Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.

August 28

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds

Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.

August 25

Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

August 21

Parents send college kids back to school with Narcan to combat overdoses

Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.

August 13

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to sudden vision loss, research suggests

New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.