Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?

by Alice Berry,University of VirginiaPeptides are small chains of amino acids that help regulate how the body works. Some are prescribed for medical use, while others are marketed online for fit

Updated on: May 21,2026

Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?

by Alice Berry,University of VirginiaPeptides are small chains of amino acids that help regulate how the body works. Some are prescribed for medical use, while others are marketed online for fit

Updated on:May 21,2026

Influencers promoting prescription drugs on social media pose public health risks

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInfluencer promotion is consistently linked to misinformation and weak regulatory oversight. Credit: Los Muertos Crew for Pexels.In today's world, attention is inc

Updated on: May 17,2026

Influencers promoting prescription drugs on social media pose public health risks

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInfluencer promotion is consistently linked to misinformation and weak regulatory oversight. Credit: Los Muertos Crew for Pexels.In today's world, attention is inc

Updated on:May 17,2026

Nicotine e-cigarettes found to be more successful in helping smokers quit

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that nicotine e-cigarett

Updated on: May 14,2026

Nicotine e-cigarettes found to be more successful in helping smokers quit

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that nicotine e-cigarett

Updated on:May 14,2026

A safer opioid? DFNZ discovery suggests pain relief with minimal addictive properties

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both

Updated on: May 11,2026

A safer opioid? DFNZ discovery suggests pain relief with minimal addictive properties

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both

Updated on:May 11,2026

New compound MF-8 may treat anxiety and memory loss with fewer side effects

byCity University of Hong KongMF-8 is able to induce CCKBR internalization at a low concentration. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65962-yScientists at City University of H

Updated on: May 07,2026

New compound MF-8 may treat anxiety and memory loss with fewer side effects

byCity University of Hong KongMF-8 is able to induce CCKBR internalization at a low concentration. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65962-yScientists at City University of H

Updated on:May 07,2026

Investigational drug delivers mixed results for uncontrolled blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe investigational drug tonlamarsen—which is designed to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensinogen, a protei

Updated on: May 03,2026

Investigational drug delivers mixed results for uncontrolled blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe investigational drug tonlamarsen—which is designed to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensinogen, a protei

Updated on:May 03,2026

Low-dose leukemia drug can clear senescent fat cells and cut inflammation

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with researchers in South Korea, a team from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has discovered a promising ther

Updated on: April 23,2026

Low-dose leukemia drug can clear senescent fat cells and cut inflammation

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn collaboration with researchers in South Korea, a team from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has discovered a promising ther

Updated on:April 23,2026

FDA weighs expanding what can go into supplements

by HealthDay StaffWhat's in your supplements could soon change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could ev

Updated on: April 17,2026

FDA weighs expanding what can go into supplements

by HealthDay StaffWhat's in your supplements could soon change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to allow new ingredients in dietary supplements. The move could ev

Updated on:April 17,2026

Study finds 40% of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled: Is cost curbing use of weight loss drugs?

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteRate of fill of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist orders by race, ethnicity, and indication. Credit:JAMA Health Forum(2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum

Updated on: February 04,2026

Study finds 40% of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled: Is cost curbing use of weight loss drugs?

by Alvin Powell, Harvard GazetteRate of fill of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist orders by race, ethnicity, and indication. Credit:JAMA Health Forum(2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum

Updated on:February 04,2026

Researchers seek better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugs

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaSchematicof the proposed model, showing the conventional pathway of GDP-to-GTP exchange (left) and the expanded model to allow for bothGTPand&

Updated on: February 03,2026

Researchers seek better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugs

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaSchematicof the proposed model, showing the conventional pathway of GDP-to-GTP exchange (left) and the expanded model to allow for bothGTPand&

Updated on:February 03,2026