Date: 2025/03/29 - 10:31
New-onset type 2 diabetes was linked to an increased risk for developing certain cancers typically related to obesity, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This increased risk was greater in men than in women.
Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:00
Although measles is seen as a contagious viral disease that passes quickly, it can also cause damage that leaves long-term health effects. A measles infection can lead to a phenomenon called 'immune amnesia,' which affects the body's ability to fight off other infections.
Date: 2025/03/21 - 19:32
A new analysis found that medical misinformation surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition.
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: 2025/03/16 - 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.