Date: 2025/03/20 - 00:00
The FDA ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound now that the GLP-1 drug shortage has ended. People who rely on compounded GLP-1s say they may not be able to afford brand-name versions, which are often not covered by insurance.
Date: 2025/03/18 - 23:31
Inflammation may be at the core of cognitive decline as recent studies offer clues on how herpes simplex virus-1, antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines may have different effect on dementia risk.
Date: 2025/03/17 - 21:00
People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent evidence indicates. It also suggests that probiotics may help manage anxiety.
Date: 2025/03/16 - 19:32
In Season 3 of the HBO series "The White Lotus," some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. The prescription drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress.
Date: 2025/03/14 - 16:31
Substituting 10 grams of butter a day with an equal amount of plant-based oil was associated with an estimated 17% reduction in overall mortality and a 17% reduction in cancer mortality, a new study indicates.