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 8 'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.
September 7 Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons Orthopedist Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU explains how knee pain affects more young people in their 30s and 40s due to obesity and high-intensity sports.
September 6 Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.
September 6 Delivery giant's data breach exposes 40,000 personal records OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security numbers and medical records.
September 5 Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds A study of 12,772 adults reveals artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are linked to accelerated cognitive decline and memory problems.
September 5 Teen's medical invention saves lives in seconds Revolutionary TRAUMAGEL gel controls life-threatening bleeding from gunshot wounds and traumatic injuries, helping first responders prevent prehospital deaths.
September 4 Dangerous heart conditions detected in seconds with AI stethoscope Researchers found that AI-enabled stethoscopes can help doctors identify heart failure, atrial fibrillation and valve disease early, potentially improving patient treatment outcomes.
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 4 ‘Silent killer’ parasitic disease spreading across multiple US states, experts warn "Kissing bugs" transmit Chagas disease through infected feces, causing symptoms like fever and potentially fatal heart problems in 20%-30% of chronic cases.