Millions of people are now using weight-loss drugs, but it seems there are side-effects that come with the slimmer waistlines ...

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists have transformed weight loss treatments. However, about half of the patients who take these drugs stop within a year because of unwanted side effects. 1,2 For ...

A new umbrella review reveals how GLP-1 therapies shape cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes while highlighting drug-specific advantages and the need to manage ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable, prescription-only medication that suppresses appetite and slows down digestion. Here, you will learn more about Ozempic, what it is, what it's used for, how it ...

As Gen Zs and Millennials turn to digital subscription services for hair loss, doctors are warning men to consult a GP in ...

Ciprofloxacin is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain bacterial infections. It’s also available as the brand-name drug Cipro. Ciprofloxacin can cause side effects that range from mild to ...

A new study on a drug widely prescribed for asthma is binding itself to receptors in the brain and is linked to severe mental health issues and suicide, according to new research. The Food and Drug ...

Pharmaceutical patent protection can be extended when drug companies bring newer products to market before their first patent ...

Urology departments in England and Wales have seen an increase in bladder inflammation among 16 to 24-year-olds ...