Drugs like Ozempic can boost the risk of some gastrointestinal problems in weight loss patients, compared to other weight loss drugs, a study has revealed for the first time—but the risk remains low.
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Eli Lilly Acquiring Cancer Therapy Developer For $1.4 Billion—A Nearly 90% Premium
American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to acquire cancer therapy firm Point Biopharma Global, the companies announced Tuesday, an expansion that comes as manu…
AstraZeneca Settles Lawsuits Alleging Heartburn Drugs Caused Kidney Disease For $425 Million
The payout will settle the claims of 11,000 people who said they weren’t property warned Nexium and Prilosec could cause chronic kidney disease.
Over 75,000 Healthcare Workers Could Strike On Wednesday—Here’s What Patients Need To Know
A strike at one of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations could kick off on Wednesday if union members don’t reach an agreement with Kaiser Permanente.
Nobel Prize Given To Researchers Behind mRNA Tech In Covid Vaccines
The mRNA technology was used to rapidly develop and deploy two effective vaccines that offered protection against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cannabis Overuse Linked To Heart Failure And Heart Attacks, Study Finds
A disorder puts adults at 60% more risk for serious heart problems compared to adults who don’t overuse cannabis.
Hotter Temperatures From Climate Change Could Increase Drug And Alcohol Hospitalizations, Researchers Suggest
A new study from Columbia University researchers found that during higher temperatures, hospitals see a larger number of drug- and alcohol-related admissions—leading t…
Popular Children’s Antibiotic Liquid Amoxicillin Still In Shortage—Here Are Alternatives And What To Know
Liquid amoxicillin is recommended for young children because taking pills and tablets is usually difficult for them.
Researchers Develop Algorithm To Predict Whether A Person Gets Long Covid
Researchers with Mount Sinai Hospital and Yale University say they’re the first to identify specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify long Covid—allowing …
Rite Aid Proposes Closing About A Quarter Of Its Stores In Bankruptcy, Report Says
Reports about the drug store chain’s potential bankruptcy filing began circulating late last month, though the company has yet to confirm the move.
