Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 14, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 -- Semaglutide -- the active ingredient in the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy -- can…
Experimental Drug XEN1101 Could Rein in Epilepsy Seizures
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- For people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, seizures can be both frightening and dangerous, but a new experimental pill may bring significant relief to over one-third of them.…
Rise in Deaths Around Retirement Age Is Behind…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- Americans' life expectancy has been stagnant for over a decade, and much of the blame has been placed on "deaths of despair" among middle-aged adults. But…
Treatment Strategy Helps People With Advanced Bladder Cancer…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- “Listen, I’m not a Pollyanna,” New Yorker David Cabelis makes clear. “I’m a cab driver.” “But I was diagnosed with this cancer,” the 72-year old said.…
COVID Might Raise Odds for Immune Disorders Like…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report. Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo…
Runaway Global Warming Will Make Some Areas Too…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- The signs of climate change are everywhere, from raging wildfires to flash flooding to soaring temperatures. Now, a new study warns that things could get worse,…
Experimental Drug Could Rein in Epilepsy Seizures
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- For people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, seizures can be both frightening and dangerous, but a new experimental pill may bring significant relief to over one-third of them.…
Birth Defects More Common in Babies Born to…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- Teens and young adult women who survive cancer appear to have higher odds of delivering babies with birth defects, according to a new study. Knowing this,…
Wegovy, Ozempic Help Folks Lose Weight, But How?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- As many doctors and patients hail the advent of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as the perfect fix for obesity, some experts are urging caution.…