What if a diabetes drug could also lower your risk of colon cancer? A massive new study in JAMA Oncology may have found an important clue.
Researchers analyzed health records from over one million people with type 2 diabetes who had never taken diabetes medication before. They wanted to see whether GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide or liraglutide were linked to a lower chance of developing colorectal cancer.
Macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa are two major causes of vision loss, and both damage the retina—the layer in the back of the eye that captures light and sends signals to the brain. Once those photoreceptors, called rods and cones, are lost, vision declines. But new research shows that artificial retina implants are giving some patients back a small but life-changing window of sight.
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? The best way to dispose of most types of expired, unwanted or unused medicines is through a drug take-back program. To discard of your prescription or over-the-counter medicines, you can: If you cannot use those options, follow these guidelines: If your medicine is on the U.S. Food and...
Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes to flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier. Along with other nasal irrigation devices, these devices — commonly called neti pots — use a saline, or saltwater, solution to treat congested sinuses, colds and allergies. They’re also used to moisten nasal passages exposed to dry...
A New Look at Diabetes Drugs and Cancer Prevention GLP-1 medications—like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and liraglutide—are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. But scientists have also wondered whether these drugs might help lower the risk of certain cancers linked to obesity, especially colorectal cancer (CRC). A study published in JAMA...
What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Cobenfy (pronounced co-BEN-fee), generic name xanomeline and trospium chloride, is a prescription medication approved on September 26, 2024 to treat schizophrenia in adults. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often causing hallucinations, delusions, and...