Dr. Richard Pazdur Appointed to Lead FDA’s Drug Division After Turbulent Year
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed one of its most respected cancer drug regulators to lead the…
Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High, WHO Warns
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 — Global tuberculosis (TB) cases climbed again last year, reaching their highest level on record, according to new data from the…
Your anxiety may be controlled by hidden immune cells in the brain
Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These…
New study finds hidden diabetes danger in vaping
Smoking, vaping, or using both products significantly increases the likelihood of developing prediabetes and diabetes, and the risk is even higher among Hispanic, Black, and…
Cheap gout drug may slash heart attack and stroke risk
Colchicine, a cheap and widely used gout drug, may help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease. Trials involving nearly 23,000 patients…
Hidden household toxin triples liver disease risk, study finds
Scientists have uncovered a new environmental culprit behind liver disease: tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning and household products. The study found that…
FDA Lifts Major Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eliminating the prominent “black box” warnings on many hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…
New study finds Ozempic and Mounjaro protect the heart too
New research from the Technical University of Munich and Harvard Medical School reveals that popular GLP-1-based drugs, semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), not only promote…
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate the Grocery Store — and What it Means for Your Health
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 — They’re tasty, affordable and satisfy fast — ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of…
Lifting Weights May Beat Running at Preventing Diabetes, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Nov. 11, 2025 — Strength training may actually do more than just help build muscle. It could be even better than running when it…