Date: 2025/05/19 - 22:32
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) led to more weight loss than semaglutide (Wegovy) in a clinical trial funded by Eli Lilly. Participants who received tirzepatide also had greater improvements in metabolic risk factors. Tirzepatide's dual effects on GLP-1 and GIP may explain its superior performance.
Date: 2025/05/18 - 19:00
Carnie Wilson of '90s pop music group Wilson Phillips opens up about her mental health journey. The "Hold On" singer and daughter of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is raising awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder linked to some mental health medications.
Date: 2025/05/17 - 19:00
WWE star John Cena’s skin cancer diagnosis is a reminder to wear sunscreen and be proactive about skin cancer prevention. Cena is advocating for sunscreen use, especially for men. Other habits like seeking shade and checking your skin regularly can reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Date: 2025/05/13 - 23:32
First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. Liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers.
Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00
Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 22:00
Republican leaders are considering drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. The cuts could have a significant impact on low-income households, older adults, children, and people with mental health disorders. Reduced federal funding could also affect access to reproductive health services.