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I’m a pharmacist — beware the potentially dangerous effects of this common herbal supplement
“Honestly, if someone tells you to take this, I think they really just don’t like you,” pharmacist Ethan Melillo said.
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America's Ozempic capital is not in NYC or LA but this 'redneck' Southern city
“We’re redneck enough to be fat, but smart enough to do something about it,” a retired teacher said.
Want to lower your risk for colorectal cancer? This household staple may help
The 107,000 participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting about 2,500 cases of colorectal cancer.
I'm a doctor — these are the 5 medical essentials I pack when I travel
Don't get caught tryin' to wing it at 30,000 feet.
Twice-yearly shot offers 100% protection against AIDS: study
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
Famed diabetes doctor reveals what's next for Ozempic-like drugs
Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker's work paved the way for Ozempic.
I'm a doctor — I swear by these 3 wellness hacks
In a 10-second TikTok set to "Fireball" by Pitbull, Dr. Sasha Haddad gives suggestions for acne, sunburns and constipation.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New study reveals which is better to combat obesity
Researchers didn't notice major differences in gastrointestinal troubles — like incidences of stomach virus and swelling of the pancreas — between the Mounjaro and Ozempic groups.
These popular antidepressants cause the most weight gain: Harvard research
Researchers analyzed the weights of more than 183,000 adult antidepressant users six months, a year and two years after they started taking the drugs.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
Aspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
New breakthrough Alzheimer's drug gets unanimous backing from FDA advisers
The vote clears the way for a final FDA decision on the treatment, which initially had been expected earlier this year before the agency called for the meeting so its...
Ozempic tongue? How the drug can change some women's ability to taste
Add this one to the long list of potential side effects.
Evidence of 'extraordinary' cancer treatment found in 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull
"We could not believe what was in front of us," said Tatiana Tondini, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
The No. 1 mistake that weight-loss drug users are making is revealed in new study
1.7% of Americans were prescribed a semaglutide medication last year, research shows.
'Goop' contributor and doc claimed smoking linked to longer lifespans in viral interview
A former cardiac surgeon and contributor to Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow's website claimed multiple times that puffing on cigarettes is linked to longer living.
Better than Ozempic? 'Very strong' new weight loss drug is 'so effective'
"I consider the drugs available on the market today as the first generation of weight-loss drugs," the senior study author said. "Now we have developed a new type of weight-loss...
Bizarre personality changes reported in organ transplant patients
Recent research has found a correlation between transplant surgery and personality changes.
A simple 'swish-and-spit' test might be able to detect cancer
Swish your way to early cancer detection? Researchers at Rutgers believe a simple oral rinse may be key to the early detection of gastric cancer.
Taking this popular supplement for colds might be pointless
"Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to decide whether the risk of potential unpleasant side-effects is worth the benefit of potentially shortening their illness by a few days," one researcher...