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Prolonged Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Increase the Risk for a Serious Eye Condition
People with diabetes who use GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide are more likely to develop neovascular age-related macular degeneration, a new study finds.
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‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warning
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2025
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The small, colorful bottles hawked at convenience stores, smoke shops and filling stations as cognitive supplements or energy are often called "gas station heroin."
And, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that they pose similar risks of addiction and life-...
Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research to Treat Addiction
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2025
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Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression and brain injuries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week approving $50...
Innovative Once-Weekly Capsule Helps Quell Schizophrenia Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2025
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A new breakthrough can help people with schizophrenia keep up with their psychiatric meds, researchers said.
A pill taken just once a week, gradually releasing medicine from within the stomach, can greatly simplify the drug schedule faced by schizophrenia patients, resea...
4 States Ask FDA to Lift Rules on Abortion Pill Mifepristone
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2025
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Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions.
The request came Thursday from top officials in Cali...
RFK Jr. Calls for a Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2025
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions.
Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea, New Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2025
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Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel.
The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Touts Psychedelics for Health
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2025
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President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. surgeon general has raised eyebrows for promoting the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, in a 2024 book and her personal newsletter.
Alzheimer’s Drug Can Be Safely Administered In Memory Clinics, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2025
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The 2023 approval of the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease came with no small amount of concern from s...
HIV Pills Might Prevent Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2025
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Drugs that battle HIV and hepatitis B might be able to help people avoid Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are used to prevent
Talk Therapy On The Rise, Psychiatric Meds Used Less Often
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2025
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More talk and fewer pills are being employed to help Americans maintain their mental health, a new study says.
Psychotherapy is assuming a larger role in mental health care, whi...
When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2025
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A new drug combo lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins.
The new pill pairs a new drug called obicetrapib with an existing one, ezetimibe. In a Phase 3 clinical trial, ...
Epilepsy, Anxiety Meds Don't Increase Suicide Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2025
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A class of drugs used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety do not a...
Ozempic Can Treat Fatty Liver Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2025
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The cutting-edge weight-loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy can stop and even reverse fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found.
Teen Cannabis Use Rises in Canada After Edibles Are Legalized
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2025
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Teen cannabis use rose significantly in parts of Canada after edibles were legalized, a new study shows.
The study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles alone jumped 43%, re...
Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2025
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Recreational use of “magic mushroom” psilocybin skyrocketed in the U.S. during the early 2020s, as states began toying with legalization of the psychedelic drug, a new study says.
The number of adults 30 and older who had used psilocybin in the past year incr...
First Weight-Loss Pill From Lilly Shows Promising Results
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2025
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A new pill designed to help with weight loss and blood sugar control is showing promise in early studies.
Eli Lilly said its experimental drug, orforglipron, helped people with
Experimental Drug Can Slow MS Disability
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2025
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An experimental drug can help patients with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) delay the progressive disability that comes with their disorder, a new clinical trial suggests.
The drug, tolebrutinib, delayed disa...
Florida Seeks Patient Prescription Data
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Florida’s insurance regulator is demanding detailed prescription data on millions of patients, raising alarms over patient privacy.
In January, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation asked pharmacy benefit managers -- companies that manage prescription drug pla...
Experts Warn Marijuana Ads Are Reaching Kids Through Social Media
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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A legal loophole is allowing marijuana ads to slip past regulations and land right in front of kids on social media, a new report shows.
Although the federal Controlled Substances Act prohibits advertising the sale o...
Ozempic-Type Drug Fails To Slow Parkinson’s, Study Finds
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2025
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Hopes that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could help slow Parkinson's disease have taken an hit.
A new study found that a drug in the same class called exenatide, mar...
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even
Last Year's Platinum-Based Drugs Shortage Didn't Raise Cancer Deaths, Study Found
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2024
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When supplies of certain generic, platinum-based cancer chemotherapies dwindled in 2023, oncologists feared it might lead to under-treatment and many more cancer deaths.
Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case, a new study published recently in the
DOJ Alleges CVS Facilitated Unlawful Sales, Violating Federal Opioid Regulations
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint against CVS Pharmacy Inc., accusing the nation’s largest pharmacy chain of unlawfully filling prescriptions for highly addictive opioids and violating federal health care laws.
According to a news rel...
'Two-Target' Antibiotics Could Make Bacterial Resistance Much Tougher
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Synthetic antibiotics that attack bacteria in two directions at once could be the solution for combatting antimicrobial-resistant bugs, a new study claims.
These dual-action a...
Science Reveals 'Magic Mushroom' Chemical's Mind-Altering Effects
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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“Magic†mushrooms achieve their psychedelic effects by temporarily scrambling a brain network involved in introspective thinking like daydreaming and remembering, a new study reports.
Brain scans of people who took psilocybin -- the psychedelic drug in â€...
Americans' Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Is Growing
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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A study based on online Google searches suggests surging U.S. interest in microdosing psychedelics, such as psilocybin, as rules around the use of such drugs begin to relax.
But the safety of these drugs isn't entirely clear, said study lead author
Diets Heavy in Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Earlier Death: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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People who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to suffer an early death, particularly from heart disease or diabetes, a new study war...
Many Seniors Are Overmedicated, But ChatGPT Might Prevent That
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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AI could help doctors cut back on the bewildering variety of medications that seniors frequently are prescribed, a new study suggests.
More than 40% of seniors are prescribed five or more meds, and this increases a person's risk of adverse
Seniors, FDA Has 5 Medication Tips to Keep You Safe
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
That's because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, ...
It's as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Nurse practitioners are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients -- but both need to do better, a large, new study suggests.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced training in doing many ...
Rite Aid Pharmacy Chain Files for Bankruptcy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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The drugstore chain Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due largely to competition and thousands of lawsuits for its role in allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.
The company filed a notice Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sa...
Oregon Decriminalized Possession of Small Amounts of Drugs. Fatal ODs Didn't Skyrocket
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Critics of a law that decriminalized drug possession in Oregon have blamed the policy for rising overdose deaths in the state, but a new study finds no evidence of that.
Researchers discovered that while drug overdose deaths have risen recently in Oregon, it appears the ...
'Magic Mushroom' Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in Easing Migraines
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms, is getting renewed interest as a potential treatment for various health conditions. Now, a new research review argues that migraines should be added to that list.
Psilocybin mushrooms have long been used recreationa...
Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Tornado damage to a Pfizer drug-making plant in North Carolina is unlikely to trigger drug shortages across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
"We do not expect there to be any immediate significant impacts on supply, given the products are current...
Opioid Overdose Survivors Face Higher Odds for Death in Following Year
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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Surviving a trip to the emergency room for an opioid overdose dramatically increases a patient's odds of dying in the year after, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
Of nearly 287,000 emergency room visits in 2016, more than 8,300 were for opioid overdoses. Of these,...
5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.
Here's a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile, side effects and drug interactions, and the potential health ...
Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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Television ads for drugs are filled with glowing images of people living their best lives, all thanks to that new med they've been prescribed.
But drugs being touted on TV often have little to no benefit compared to other treatments, a new study published o...
Who Will Respond Best to Ketamine for Severe Depression? New Study Takes a Look
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2022
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Made infamous as the club drug Special K, ketamine is nowadays being seen as a wonder drug for some folks with hard-to-treat depression.
However, a new study finds that some types of patients are more...
Cost of Epilepsy Meds Continues to Soar
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2022
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Costs for epilepsy medications in the United States are skyrocketing, outpacing inflation and straining federal insurers Medicare and Medicaid, according to new research.
Spending on antiseizure medications more than doubled in eight years for the government insurers, la...
Using an Online Pharmacy to Buy Meds? It's Buyer Beware, FDA Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2022
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It might be tempting to buy prescription medication online, but buyers should beware, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
While some pharmacy websites operate legally and can offer convenience, privacy and lower costs, others may be selling unapproved, counterfe...
Is Mind-Altering Ayahuasca Safe? No, But Folks Who Try It May Not Care
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2022
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Ayahuasca, a powerful psychoactive drug derived from a South American plant, is a traditional Amazonian-based medicine and an increasingly popular hallucinogenic brew used by devotees worldwide.
But what is the ayahuasca experience really like?
Colorado Says Yes to Medical Use of 'Magic Mushrooms'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2022
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Colorado voters have voted narrowly to approve the medical use of "magic mushrooms"in Colorado.
"I'm in awe of what we were able to accomplish,"s...
Could Psychedelics Help You Kick the Habit?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Smoking is an incredibly hard habit to break. Anne Levine of Baltimore can attest to that.
But Levine, 58, is getting help from a potential ...
Magic Mushroom Hallucinogen May Treat Problem Drinking
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night.
Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned to a new therapy: psilocybin -- the
LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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If you think hallucinogens like LSD are a thing of the past, think again.
New research estimates that the use of mind-altering LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 to 25. An...
Use of Pot, Hallucinogens Soaring Among Young Americans
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2022
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Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high among young adults, U.S. health officials reported Monday.
Compared to five or 10 years ago, the use of these drugs over the past year has risen significantly among 19- to 30-year-olds, according to the
Want That Pill to Work Fast? Your Body Position Matters
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2022
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If you need to take a pill, you might want to take it lying down -- on your right side, that is.
Researchers studying how body positioning affects the absorption of pills found that one taken when a person was lying on the right side speeded pills to the deepest part of ...
Here's How New Federal Legislation Might Cut Your Drug Costs
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to bring out-of-pocket drug costs down for many U.S. seniors, but most of its benefits aren't immediate.
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs. That should eventually bring down out-of-pock...
Methadone ODs Didn't Rise in Pandemic, Supporting Use as At-Home Treatment
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2022
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Giving more patients at-home access to the opioid addiction treatment drug methadone during the COVID pandemic did not lead to more overdose deaths, a nationwide study shows.
The research, which covered the period from January 2019 to August 2021, found that the push to ...
Odds for Emergency Room Visits Rise With Pot Use
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Toking up increases your risk of landing in the hospital, a new study reports.
Recreational marijuana use was associated with 22% greater odds of needing to visit an emergency room or be hospitalized, Canadian researchers found.