GLP-1 drugs improve health markers, not life satisfaction, study suggests
New research finds Ozempic and similar drugs deliver clear metabolic gains but no measurable lift in mental health or social well-being.
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Experimental mesothelioma drug disables cancer's antioxidant shield
A new experimental treatment for mesothelioma works by disabling PRX3, an antioxidant protein that helps tumor cells survive oxidative stress.
Colorful Japanese Rice Shows Potential for Blood-Sugar-Friendly Food
Black and green rice varieties carry uncommon fats and appear to digest more slowly than white rice, a trait that could matter for glucose control.
Three Studies Reveal Immune Switches Behind Aging and Inflammation
Separate lines of work identify three molecular mechanisms that drive or quiet inflammation in aging and disease.
Arkansas Pharmacies Sue Express Scripts Over Underpayments
A new state law lets pharmacies sue pharmacy benefit managers directly, and twelve independents are the first to test it.
Teens Treat AI Chatbots as Therapists, Raising Clinical Concerns
The article urges clinicians to address the risks of teens using AI chatbots for emotional support, given the technology's limitations.
Erucamide Shows Promise in Slowing Retinal Degeneration
A naturally occurring molecule, erucamide, may help the retina resist progressive vision loss by activating protective immune responses.
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Thigh Muscle Fat in Knee Osteoarthritis Risk
MRI study of 615 at-risk adults links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods to fatty infiltration inside thigh muscles, independent of calorie intake and activity.
Hospital Operating Margins Slip to 1.4% in July, Data Shows
New Kaufman Hall data show hospital margins fell this summer as elective surgery volumes slowed and payer mix shifted.
Diet Shift Lowers Biological Age in Older Adults in Four Weeks
A four-week change in the balance of fats, carbohydrates, and animal protein appeared to reduce biological age, with the strongest effect from a lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate omnivorous diet.
Thatch Raises $108M Series C, Hits $1B Valuation
Thatch's $108 million Series C round lifts the company's valuation to $1 billion.
Plague Returned to Europe for 400 Years After Black Death, Ancient DNA Shows
Ancient DNA reveals that plague did not vanish after the Black Death but kept returning in new lineages for over four centuries.
New STAT Reporter Aims to Listen to Medical Skeptics
Nicholas Florko's introductory column signals a shift toward empathetic engagement with Americans who distrust modern medicine.
Reed Jobs calls for doubling NIH budget to $100 billion
An opinion piece argues that the US should raise the National Institutes of Health budget to $100 billion per year, framing the increase as a strengthening rather than a dismantling of the agency.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA Movement Faces Test in Iowa Governor's Race
The Iowa governor's race will show whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health-focused MAHA movement can sway GOP midterm voters.
Mifepristone beats levonorgestrel in emergency contraception review
A new analysis of 87 trials finds mifepristone-based emergency contraception prevents more pregnancies and causes fewer side effects than levonorgestrel.
FDA Warning About Injectable: Quiz Asks, Article Doesn't Say
MedPage Today's weekly quiz references an FDA warning about an injectable but offers no details.
Strength Training Safe for Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Patients, Study Finds
New research suggests resistance exercise does not increase ventricular arrhythmia risk in ACM, potentially easing restrictions.