Health

Scientists in Sweden have created a new pill designed to help the body burn fat and control blood sugar in a different way than popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic.While injectable GLP-1s work by suppressing appetite, this new treatment boosts metabolism in the muscles.A study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University included both an early animal study and a human clinical trial with 48 healthy adults and 25 […]

A tragic series of events led to a fatal case of transplant-related rabies earlier this year.Health officials announced Thursday that an organ recipient who underwent transplant surgery in Ohio died of rabies in February. Further investigation revealed that the donor had become infected with the fatal virus after saving a kitten from a skunk. The unnamed patient, from Michigan, received the donor’s kidney in December 2024, and later developed severe symptoms […]

The world’s first GLP-1 weight loss treatment is being administered for pets on an experimental basis.The first cat was successfully dosed in the MEOW-1 study of OKV-119 – an investigational "ultra-long acting" GLP-1 implant, which, according to a press release, is being developed for weight management in cats.OKAVA Pharmaceuticals, the San Francisco-based manufacturer of the medication, said the landmark clinical study of the "first-in-class" device could have "profound" implications for […]

A new experimental scalp treatment called clascoterone has shown strong results in helping reduce male-pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia, or AGA).Experts call the results promising, claiming that this could be the first new approach to reversing hair loss in decades.Conducted by Cosmo Pharmaceuticals in Ireland, the two large, late-stage trials — named Scalp 1 and Scalp 2 — enrolled a combined total of 1,465 men across the […]

Men account for higher rates of nearly all major chronic diseases — yet nearly two-thirds admit that they avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, according to a Cleveland Clinic survey.Physicians warn that once men enter their 40s, routine screenings become essential for spotting problems early, before preventable conditions turn life-threatening."When it comes to preventing heart attacks, strokes, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, metabolic disease and early aging, testing […]

The way we lay down in bed could pose health risks beyond just a sore back, according to experts. Your go-to posture can cause pain, reflux, snoring and even nerve symptoms that show up the next morning."What we care about is if someone is comfortable in their sleep position. Often times we sleep in certain ways because of comfort," Shelby Harris, clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist, told Fox News […]

Each year, more than 5 million cosmetic filler procedures are performed in the U.S. — but these injectables can potentially block key blood vessels, putting patients at risk for serious harm.In a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, doctors found that ultrasound technology can spot these dangerous blockages early enough to guide treatment and help prevent lasting injury.The […]

A large-scale international study found that creative activities such as music, dance, painting and even certain video games may help keep the brain biologically "younger."Researchers from 13 countries — including teams at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland and SWPS University in Poland — analyzed brain data from more than 1,400 adults of all ages worldwide and found that those who regularly pursue creative hobbies show brain patterns that appear younger […]

Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults.While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that shifting one's mindset — or the way the brain approaches pain — can actually ease the discomfort.Dr. Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, has studied how changing the brain can help defeat chronic pain, as shared in his new book, "Change Your Brain, […]