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FDA approves first oral Wegovy pill for weight loss, averaging 13.6% weight reduction. It's the first oral GLP-1 for obesity in the U.S. and also cuts heart attack/stroke risk in people with cardiovascular disease. #WegovyInAPill www.drugs.com/news/fda-app...
FDA Approves Once-Daily Pill Form of Wegovy for Weight Loss - Drugs.com MedNews
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the once-daily Wegovy (semaglutide) pill to help adults with obesity or with overweight and weight-related me
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December 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
FDA approves first oral Wegovy pill for weight loss, averaging 13.6% weight reduction. It's the first oral GLP-1 for obesity in the U.S. and also cuts heart attack/stroke risk in people with cardiovascular disease. #WegovyInAPill www.drugs.com/news/fda-app...
New evidence review: #CBD shows almost no ability to provide pain relief. High-THC products provide minimal short-term improvement but increase side effects. FDA-approved THC drugs showed only a 0.5-1 point improvement on a 10-point pain scale. www.drugs.com/news/cbd-no-...
CBD No Good For Pain Relief, Experts Conclude - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 CBD and other cannabis derivatives are a bust when it comes to pain relief, a new evidence review has concluded. Products containing mainl
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December 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
New evidence review: #CBD shows almost no ability to provide pain relief. High-THC products provide minimal short-term improvement but increase side effects. FDA-approved THC drugs showed only a 0.5-1 point improvement on a 10-point pain scale. www.drugs.com/news/cbd-no-...
#Epilepsy causes recurrent seizures, but anti-seizure medications can help. Treatment choice depends on seizure type, age, side effects, and other health factors. Options include Keppra, Lamictal, Depakote, and others. Work with your doctor to find the right plan.
List of 72 Epilepsy Medications Compared
Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Epilepsy. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#Epilepsy causes recurrent seizures, but anti-seizure medications can help. Treatment choice depends on seizure type, age, side effects, and other health factors. Options include Keppra, Lamictal, Depakote, and others. Work with your doctor to find the right plan.
#IBD includes ulcerative colitis (affects colon/rectum) and Crohn's disease (affects any GI area). Symptoms: persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss. Diagnosis requires medical testing. See your doctor, many treatments are available.
List of 42 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Medications Compared
Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#IBD includes ulcerative colitis (affects colon/rectum) and Crohn's disease (affects any GI area). Symptoms: persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss. Diagnosis requires medical testing. See your doctor, many treatments are available.
Small lifestyle changes make a big difference for allergies and asthma. See your allergist, eat well, stay hydrated, reduce stress, get vaccinated, and stay active with asthma-friendly workouts. "#AllergiesAndAsthma don't have to hold you back!" www.drugs.com/news/five-ne...
Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier - Drugs.com MedNews
SUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2025 Making resolutions for the new year Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma. Simple lifesty
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December 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Small lifestyle changes make a big difference for allergies and asthma. See your allergist, eat well, stay hydrated, reduce stress, get vaccinated, and stay active with asthma-friendly workouts. "#AllergiesAndAsthma don't have to hold you back!" www.drugs.com/news/five-ne...
New study settles the debate: Blood cancer patients undergoing treatment need restrictive diets. Trial found 31% infection rate with liberal diet vs. 20% with neutropenic diet. Study stopped early due to higher infections. #NeutropenicDiet www.drugs.com/news/cancer-...
Cancer Diet Essential To Protect Against Foodborne Illness, Trial Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers, to protect them from foodborne illnesses while their
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December 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New study settles the debate: Blood cancer patients undergoing treatment need restrictive diets. Trial found 31% infection rate with liberal diet vs. 20% with neutropenic diet. Study stopped early due to higher infections. #NeutropenicDiet www.drugs.com/news/cancer-...
Breast cancer: ~280K cases/year in U.S. women, but 92% survive 5+ years. Men get it too (~2,800 cases/year). It starts when cells divide uncontrollably, forming tumors that can spread to other organs. Worth knowing the basics. #BreastCancerGuide
Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Drugs.com
Learn more about breast cancer causes, symptoms, screening, and diagnosis.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Breast cancer: ~280K cases/year in U.S. women, but 92% survive 5+ years. Men get it too (~2,800 cases/year). It starts when cells divide uncontrollably, forming tumors that can spread to other organs. Worth knowing the basics. #BreastCancerGuide
New research links #RecurrentMiscarriages to vitamin B3 metabolism differences. Blood tests showed distinct changes in NAD-related metabolites in affected women, pointing to a deeper metabolic issue beyond simple deficiency. Researchers are now investigating further.
Metabolism of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Might Play A Role In Recurring Miscarriages, Researchers Say - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 Women who have recurrent miscarriages might be suffering from a metabolic problem that affects their ability to sustain a pregnancy, a new
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December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New research links #RecurrentMiscarriages to vitamin B3 metabolism differences. Blood tests showed distinct changes in NAD-related metabolites in affected women, pointing to a deeper metabolic issue beyond simple deficiency. Researchers are now investigating further.
Trump signs executive order reclassifying #cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, enabling expanded medical research for chronic pain treatment. Does NOT legalize recreational use. Aims to reduce barriers to studying marijuana/CBD benefits for patients and veterans. www.drugs.com/news/trump-s...
Trump Signs Order to Expand Medical Cannabis Research - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could make it easier for scientists to study cannabis for medical use. The
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December 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump signs executive order reclassifying #cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, enabling expanded medical research for chronic pain treatment. Does NOT legalize recreational use. Aims to reduce barriers to studying marijuana/CBD benefits for patients and veterans. www.drugs.com/news/trump-s...
FDA approves new warning for Depo-Provera birth control shot regarding meningioma (brain tumor) risk. Used by ~25% of sexually active U.S. women. Pfizer faces 1,000+ lawsuits. Talk to your healthcare provider about options. #DepoProvera www.drugs.com/news/fda-add...
FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera, a widely used birth control
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December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
FDA approves new warning for Depo-Provera birth control shot regarding meningioma (brain tumor) risk. Used by ~25% of sexually active U.S. women. Pfizer faces 1,000+ lawsuits. Talk to your healthcare provider about options. #DepoProvera www.drugs.com/news/fda-add...
New clinical trial: #LipoicAcid supplement may slow brain atrophy in progressive MS patients, though it didn't improve walking speed. MRI scans showed promising results. Researchers suggest better delivery methods could unlock this antioxidant's potential for MS. www.drugs.com/news/over-co...
Over-The-Counter Supplement, Lipoic Acid, Might Help Multiple Sclerosis Treatment - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic acid might help slow the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive mult
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December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
New clinical trial: #LipoicAcid supplement may slow brain atrophy in progressive MS patients, though it didn't improve walking speed. MRI scans showed promising results. Researchers suggest better delivery methods could unlock this antioxidant's potential for MS. www.drugs.com/news/over-co...
New JAMA review challenges #MedicalMarijuana hype: 15 years of research shows weak evidence for most uses, like pain and sleep. 30% of users may face addiction risk. Few FDA-approved cannabinoids exist, but most dispensary products lack scientific backing.
Large Review Finds Limited Proof Behind Many Medical Cannabis Uses - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 Medical marijuana is often seen as a safer, natural way to ease pain, anxiety or sleep issues. But a large new review suggests that for ma
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December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New JAMA review challenges #MedicalMarijuana hype: 15 years of research shows weak evidence for most uses, like pain and sleep. 30% of users may face addiction risk. Few FDA-approved cannabinoids exist, but most dispensary products lack scientific backing.
Melanoma breakthrough: Lower immunotherapy doses = better results! New study shows "flipped dose" treatment with #nivolumab/ipilimumab improved survival (42 vs 14 months) with fewer side effects. Sometimes, less is more in cancer treatment. www.drugs.com/news/less-mo...
Less Is More For Melanoma-Fighting Immunotherapy, Nivolumab/Ipilimumab, Study Argues - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 Less might be more when it comes to immunotherapy treatment of melanoma, a new study says. Lower doses of a drug used to treat melanoma ca
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December 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Melanoma breakthrough: Lower immunotherapy doses = better results! New study shows "flipped dose" treatment with #nivolumab/ipilimumab improved survival (42 vs 14 months) with fewer side effects. Sometimes, less is more in cancer treatment. www.drugs.com/news/less-mo...
FDA reviewing two infant RSV medicines, Beyfortus and Enflonsia, despite no reported safety problems. Drugmakers cite strong safety records, with Beyfortus given to 6M+ babies globally. Review comes amid increased scrutiny of immunizations. #RSVMedications www.drugs.com/news/fda-rev...
FDA Reviewing RSV Drugs, Beyfortus and Enflonsia for Infants, Though No Safety Issues Found - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no safety problems have been rep
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December 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
FDA reviewing two infant RSV medicines, Beyfortus and Enflonsia, despite no reported safety problems. Drugmakers cite strong safety records, with Beyfortus given to 6M+ babies globally. Review comes amid increased scrutiny of immunizations. #RSVMedications www.drugs.com/news/fda-rev...
New study: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic don't appear to lower cancer risk as hoped, but they don't increase it either. Researchers followed 94,000+ adults for 70 weeks. Experts say longer studies are needed since cancers develop slowly. #GLP1CancerRisk www.drugs.com/news/glp-1-s...
GLP-1 Medications, Such as Ozempic, Zepbound, Show Little Effect on Cancer, Study Shows - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 A new study suggests popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Zepbound, may not lower cancer risk as some had hoped. Researchers analyzed
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December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New study: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic don't appear to lower cancer risk as hoped, but they don't increase it either. Researchers followed 94,000+ adults for 70 weeks. Experts say longer studies are needed since cancers develop slowly. #GLP1CancerRisk www.drugs.com/news/glp-1-s...
NEW STUDY: Vitamin K refusal for newborns doubled to 5% by 2024. It's NOT a vaccine—it's a one-time shot preventing deadly bleeding and brain damage. Without it, babies face 80x higher bleeding risk. Misinformation is putting 200K babies at risk annually.#VitaminK www.drugs.com/news/more-pa...
More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot for Newborns, Study Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 More parents are saying no to vitamin K shots for their newborns, and experts warn babies could be at serious risk.A study published Dec.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NEW STUDY: Vitamin K refusal for newborns doubled to 5% by 2024. It's NOT a vaccine—it's a one-time shot preventing deadly bleeding and brain damage. Without it, babies face 80x higher bleeding risk. Misinformation is putting 200K babies at risk annually.#VitaminK www.drugs.com/news/more-pa...
New study: Over half of TikTok #epilepsy treatment videos contain false information, yet they're getting millions more views than doctor-created content. Misleading clickbait about unproven remedies vastly outperforms evidence-based advice. www.drugs.com/news/tiktok-...
TikTok Videos Mislead On Epilepsy Care, Experts Say - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 Fake clickbait TikTok videos about epilepsy treatments are receiving more views than accurate, evidence-based offerings, a new study says.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New study: Over half of TikTok #epilepsy treatment videos contain false information, yet they're getting millions more views than doctor-created content. Misleading clickbait about unproven remedies vastly outperforms evidence-based advice. www.drugs.com/news/tiktok-...
Pediatric cancer survival rates have soared to 87%, up from 63% in the 1970s. Deaths have dropped 57% since 1970. Breakthrough treatments are saving thousands of young lives #CarTCellTherapyhttps://www.drugs.com/news/substantial-progress-made-against-childhood-cancers-report-says-127825.html
Substantial Progress Made Against Childhood Cancers, Report Says - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 Leanna Munir was a 6-year-old bundle of energy two years ago, until one day her vim and vigor vanished without warning. I couldn t force he
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December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Pediatric cancer survival rates have soared to 87%, up from 63% in the 1970s. Deaths have dropped 57% since 1970. Breakthrough treatments are saving thousands of young lives #CarTCellTherapyhttps://www.drugs.com/news/substantial-progress-made-against-childhood-cancers-report-says-127825.html
#Kisqali extends survival by ~1 year for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer, with 5-year overall survival benefits. Maintains quality of life during treatment. Also significantly reduces recurrence in high-risk stage II-III early breast cancer. Consult your oncologist.
Does Kisqali improve survival / life expectancy for mBC?
Official answer: Kisqali can extend survival and the amount of time you live without HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#Kisqali extends survival by ~1 year for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer, with 5-year overall survival benefits. Maintains quality of life during treatment. Also significantly reduces recurrence in high-risk stage II-III early breast cancer. Consult your oncologist.
FDA alert: Some Abbott #FreeStyleLibre3 sensors may show incorrect blood sugar readings. Linked to 7 deaths, 700+ injuries globally. 3 million devices affected. False readings can lead to dangerous treatment decisions. www.drugs.com/news/million...
Millions of Abbott Glucose Sensors Recalled After Faulty Readings Linked to Deaths - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 Millions of people rely on continuous glucose monitors to help manage diabetes. But a new alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio
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December 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
FDA alert: Some Abbott #FreeStyleLibre3 sensors may show incorrect blood sugar readings. Linked to 7 deaths, 700+ injuries globally. 3 million devices affected. False readings can lead to dangerous treatment decisions. www.drugs.com/news/million...
CDC committee voting today on newborn hepatitis B vaccines, a decades-old practice that's reduced severe infections by 99%. Some question the timing, but new analysis of 400+ studies find no safety concerns, estimating 6M+ infections prevented. #HepBVaccine www.drugs.com/news/cdc-pan...
CDC Panel May Change Longtime Rule on Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group is meeting today and preparing to vote on whether newborns should
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December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
CDC committee voting today on newborn hepatitis B vaccines, a decades-old practice that's reduced severe infections by 99%. Some question the timing, but new analysis of 400+ studies find no safety concerns, estimating 6M+ infections prevented. #HepBVaccine www.drugs.com/news/cdc-pan...
Rinvoq and Dupixent both treat atopic dermatitis but differ significantly. Rinvoq addresses rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, IBD, and more. Dupixent targets asthma, nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, and allergic conditions. #RinvoqVsDupixent
How do Rinvoq and Dupixent compare?
Official answer: Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a challenging skin disease, and therapies have advanced with the development of targeted...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Rinvoq and Dupixent both treat atopic dermatitis but differ significantly. Rinvoq addresses rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, IBD, and more. Dupixent targets asthma, nasal polyps, eosinophilic esophagitis, and allergic conditions. #RinvoqVsDupixent
New Stanford study shows shingles vaccine may protect brain health and reduce dementia risk. Among those with dementia, vaccination linked to lower mortality. Research on 282,500+ adults found 3.5% fewer diagnoses over 7 years. #ShinglesVaccineDementia www.drugs.com/news/shingle...
Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long-term brain health, new research shows. In a
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December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
New Stanford study shows shingles vaccine may protect brain health and reduce dementia risk. Among those with dementia, vaccination linked to lower mortality. Research on 282,500+ adults found 3.5% fewer diagnoses over 7 years. #ShinglesVaccineDementia www.drugs.com/news/shingle...
#AlzheimersDisease has no cure, but medications can temporarily slow cognitive decline. FDA-approved treatments include cholinesterase inhibitors, glutamate regulators, combination therapies, and newer monoclonal antibodies like Leqembi and Kisunla.
What are the current medications for Alzheimer's disease?
Official answer: As someone who has served as a caretaker for a family member with Alzheimer's disease, I know firsthand how...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#AlzheimersDisease has no cure, but medications can temporarily slow cognitive decline. FDA-approved treatments include cholinesterase inhibitors, glutamate regulators, combination therapies, and newer monoclonal antibodies like Leqembi and Kisunla.
WHO's first-ever obesity treatment guidelines recognize it as a chronic disease affecting 1B+ people. GLP-1 medications can help, but require comprehensive care including nutrition, exercise, and behavioral support. #WHOObesityGuidelines www.drugs.com/news/issues-...
WHO Issues First Guidance on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on using GLP-1 medications to treat obesity. The disease now affects
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December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WHO's first-ever obesity treatment guidelines recognize it as a chronic disease affecting 1B+ people. GLP-1 medications can help, but require comprehensive care including nutrition, exercise, and behavioral support. #WHOObesityGuidelines www.drugs.com/news/issues-...