FDA asks for more data before considering needle-free anaphylaxis treatment
ARS Pharma had high hopes that the FDA on Tuesday would approve its flagship product,…
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STAT+: FDA panel endorses Alnylam’s heart drug — after picking apart its supporting data
A group of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of Alnylam…
Food companies to regulators: Please don’t worry about ultra-processed anything
WASHINGTON — The food industry is anxious that regulators are focusing too much on the…
STAT+: New obesity drugs are in the works trying to out-blockbuster Wegovy and Mounjaro
The exploding popularity of drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro has propelled dozens of companies to…
The food industry has tried to stack a key nutrition policy panel with its preferred experts, documents show
WASHINGTON — There’s a panel of 20 nutrition experts that has outsized influence on the…
STAT+: Here are the dozens of weight loss drugs in development to catch a booming market
The blazing success of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro has electrified the pursuit…
STAT+: Experts fear private equity will pour gas on cardiology’s overuse problem
Coronary stenting is, by some measures, the most overused procedure in hospitals. The problem costs…
Obesity-related cardiovascular deaths tripled in the last two decades, new study finds
Heart disease is killing fewer Americans overall, however, cardiovascular deaths where obesity was listed as…
Biotech execs vie for a share of obesity drug boom: ‘It’s the early innings’
Pharma giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly might’ve led the way into a new era…
Opinion: I cured my ARFID with psilocybin. I shouldn’t have needed to self-treat it
For 27 years, I tried to make myself eat vegetables. Last fall, I ate my…
Diabetes: Doctors are told not to start new patients on GLP-1 agonists because of shortages
Clinicians in England are being advised that they cannot prescribe appetite suppressants for patients with…
STAT+: As competition looms, Insulet sues a rival for allegedly stealing trade secrets on diabetes tech
Insulet filed a lawsuit this month against its rival EOFlow, accusing it of stealing trade…
Beet Supplements?
Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…
Caffeine Withdrawal
Q: What happens during caffeine withdrawal and what can I do to avoid it? A:…
Animal Foods are Vital Nutrient Sources
Meat, eggs, and milk are vital nutrient sources of nutrients, such as proteins, fats, and…
Research Roundup September 2023
• Diet and Dementia Risk. Adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH) diet is linked with lower…
Eat Edamame!
The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as…
Tomato Sauces—Pasta and Pizza
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like pizza or pasta or both. They’re both…
What is Selenium?
Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…
Dietary Choices for Vestibular Migraine
If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When…
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as…
Spotlight on Supplements: Exogenous Digestive Enzyme
The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60‒70 million Americans struggle with digestive diseases. As…
What do new weight loss drugs mean for the future of bariatric surgery?
Over the past year, weight loss drugs have captured the public’s imagination but also raised…
A Sense of Purpose May Be a Key to Prevent Loneliness
Finding a sense of purpose in life, whether it’s an ambitious goal to make a…
MGH Study Suggests Why Moderate Alcohol Intake May Benefit Cardiovascular Health
The heart and brain benefits of light to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…
Forgetting Trivia
Q: Why is it we so quickly forget things like what we had for lunch…
What to Know About Late-Life Depression and the Challenges of Getting the Right Diagnosis
As you get older, you may find yourself becoming more relaxed and enjoying your grandchildren,…
Loss of Sense of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Depression
A diminished sense of smell is associated with several serious health conditions, including a COVID-19…
Appreciate the Thinking Skills That Can Remain the Same or Even Improve as You Get Older
Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…
New Briefs September 2023
The Best Exercise for Longevity National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend that adults get at…
Good News About Colon Screenings
Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….
Ask the Experts: Hoarding vs Collecting
Q: My spouse insists the growing piles of useless items are collectibles, I think he’s…
Ask The Experts: Lower Cholesterol With Lifestyle Changes
Q: I’m 67. Is it really possible to reduce high cholesterol with lifestyle changes? A:…
STAT+: Weight loss drug Wegovy improves function in people with common type of heart failure
Just weeks after Novo Nordisk announced that its obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of…
STAT+: What past blockbusters can tell us about future of Wegovy and other weight loss medicines
The news that the weight loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of heart attacks and…
STAT+: FDA panel votes against high blood pressure device from Medtronic, but lends support to ReCor Medical’s
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration delivered a split decision on a…
STAT+: Obesity specialists are scarce. Here’s how that’s starting to change
Treatment of obesity has never been more prominent, with the advent of medications like Ozempic…
STAT+: FDA advisory panel to debate contentious data on Medtronic’s high blood pressure device
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will convene on Tuesday to evaluate…
Kellogg’s is going to war over Mexico’s nutrition label rules. A similar fight is coming to the U.S.
MEXICO CITY — Kellogg’s is waging a war here over Tigre Toño and Sam el…
STAT+: As the obesity drug market grows, digital health companies juggle patients and payers
To much of the public, the promise of telehealth is all about convenience — get…
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Patient advocates warn FDA proposal on salt intake could do fatal harm to people with kidney disease
WASHINGTON — Patient advocates are warning that a recent proposal from the Food and Drug…
Opinion: Home blood pressure machines are often wrong. The FDA must speak up
Hypertension is considered to be the No. 1 risk factor for death globally. So it’s…
Opinion: I’m a dentist. I’m begging people not to give up on aspartame
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, an entity within the World Health Organization)…
STAT+: What to know about concerns raised about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy
As demand for Ozempic and Wegovy surges, a little noticed warning about the medicines was…
Listen: Your guide to Wegovy’s blockbuster heart study
Is Wegovy the future of cardiology? Can Novo Nordisk ever make enough of it? And…
Covid took a toll on heart health — and doctors are still grappling with how to help
ST. LOUIS — Firefighter and paramedic Mike Camilleri once had no trouble hauling heavy gear…
STAT+: Novo acquires Inversago for up to $1 billion, spotlighting troubled weight loss approach
Fresh off of the news that its drug Wegovy may not just help people lose…
STAT+: Telehealth companies are driving a large share of weight loss drug prescriptions, claims data suggest
As a new class of obesity medications has soared in popularity, so have the online…
STAT+: Novo Nordisk celebrates landmark Wegovy study, even as supply issues persist
The release of Novo Nordisk’s latest earnings report on Thursday provided a chance for executives…
Study shows autistic people are more likely to engage in self-harm — but not because of autism
Autistic people are at a much higher risk of self-harm leading to emergency care or…