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Doctors have figured out a way to use herpes to fight untreatable advanced cancer
Herpes has been called "the gift that keeps on giving" — finally, its presence has come in handy.
Popular drug found to extend lifespan just as well as calorie-cutting
"Drug repurposing is a promising approach to improving people’s health and lifespan," one researcher said.
Ozempic without the side effects? New drug touted as weight loss game changer
A novel medication out of Sweden has shown some of the same promise in melting belly fat — without making your stomach churn.
Daily dose of baby aspirin can halve your chances of getting colorectal cancer if you have this condition
“Too many people are missing out on a potentially life-changing opportunity to prevent cancer,” said Sir John Burn.
British doctors are prescribing 'poo pills' with freeze-dried feces for 'very exciting' new treatment
Researchers are testing to see if "crapsules" can uproot antibiotic‐resistant bacteria hiding in patients’ guts.
Mice lived 30% longer with this combo — but biohacker Bryan Johnson isn't a fan
Anti-aging aficionados have tried it all — including taking certain drugs off-label in the hopes they will lead to longer, healthier lives.
Over-the-counter drug for condition that 15M women get a year is linked to cancer
While it's available OTC in the US, it requires a prescription in Canada and the UK.
FDA cracking down on Ozempic copycats, potentially slimming options for consumers
Thursday was the final cut-off for compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic.
Microplastics are 'far from benign' — here's how they can devastate your body
"Although microplastics aren’t the most dangerous agent we may encounter, they are far from benign,” said study author Adam Soloff.
New daily 'gastric bypass pill' leads to consistent weight loss — and no side effects: study
"The millions of people living with obesity need novel treatment options that are safe, effective and avoid the high costs and severe side effects that often accompany available treatment options,"...
Beware this common medical device scam: 'There is no way to know'
"It is not a requirement for marketing such devices that the name of the device has been proved to correspond to what is actually happening," Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, president...
Doctors discover drug already on the market could prevent 1M new cases of Alzheimer's a year
A new study has found that a common class of medications could dramatically decrease the risk of developing the neurodegenerative disorder.
This vaccine lowers risk of heart attack and stroke by 26% — so why was it discontinued in the US?
The protective effect was strongest in the two to three years after vaccination and especially pronounced in men, people younger than 60 and those who smoke, drink alcohol or avoid...
I've let hundreds of venomous snakes bite me on purpose — it's painful and put me in a coma but there's a medical upside
"It always burns, and it’s always, always painful," said herpetologist Tim Friede, 57.
Psychedelic 'wonder drug' of the '60s can improve Parkinson's symptoms for weeks: study
A groundbreaking new study has found that a popular drug can help relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It's a fun one, too!
My genitals changed while taking a common hair loss drug — it messed with my erections and sex drive, too
"I didn't know what I was getting into," Chirag said.
This old-timey disease is actually still around — and it's becoming antibiotic-resistant
The World Health Organization estimates that about 9 million people become ill from the life-threatening infection and 110,000 people die from it annually.
Experts warn against a popular remedy for insomnia — it may increase risk of disability
Insomnia — defined as difficulty falling and/or staying asleep — has been linked to higher odds of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental health troubles, cognitive decline and even accidents.