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“It was very shocking because I was still running and being active,” said Dave Nitsche, who was 50 at the time of his diagnosis.
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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse on the 'nasty drug' for Stage 4 cancer that makes him 'bleed out of a whole bunch of parts'
Sasse, 54, is opening up about living with what he describes as a “definite death sentence.”
6 drugs that were invented for one thing — but now treat another
Just think, we may have never gotten the “Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” jingle stuck in our heads if it wasn't for a creepy, bottom-dwelling fish.
Powerful new opioid could relieve pain — without the risks of addiction
More good news in the battle against opioid addiction.
What to know about new 'triple-G' drug that's helped patients lose a quarter of their body weight
The latest experimental GLP-1 from Eli Lilly isn’t just a diabetes drug — it also facilitates weight loss.
The dangerous risks of the pills found in Tiger Woods' pocket in DUI arrest
The golf star allegedly had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket during his DUI arrest. While the opioid is used to treat chronic pain, it comes with serious risks.
Scientists discover 'death complex' that could worsen Alzheimer's — and how to fight it
With over 7 million people over 65 battling the degenerative disease — and the number expected to almost double by 2050 — new treatments are constantly being explored.
GLP-1 drugs are famously super effective — how that's now messing up new drug trials
The GLP-1 PR has been a little too good.
2 supplements to take for more energy — and why B vitamins are overrated
If your supplement stacking leaves you groggy and low on energy, you might want to try making certain tweaks to your regimen.
Inside New York's 'superbug' crisis — and the bad habit that's fueling antibiotic resistance
Forget bedbugs and cockroaches — NYC is battling "superbugs" that can't easily be quashed.
5 tricks to make pain relievers work faster — including a posture hack
Some 120 million to 130 million Americans — nearly half of US adults — are believed to take an over-the-counter pain reliever at least once a week.
Shots like Ozempic are curbing 'drug noise' for addicts — so when will they be covered by insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they're showing promise in helping people crave less.
New 'keto pill' mimics popular diet weight loss without giving up carbs
Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel.
Young women are shunning birth control because of the 'nocebo effect'
In the case of birth control, it’s especially hard to tell fact from fiction or legitimate medical concern from TikTok hot air.
These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients
Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications designed to relieve symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn.
ADHD meds for adults are surging — and the typical patient may surprise you
ADHD is persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and disrupt quality of life.
The battle to get 'female Viagra' to market — and how 'Grey's Anatomy' played a role
"The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control" — premiering Friday on Paramount+ — explores the obstacles that Addyi overcame to securing FDA approval.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer at 26 — a new therapy wiped it out in 4 months
After getting engaged, the only words the 26-year-old expected to hear were "I do." Instead, she was told, "You have cancer."
Decades-old FDA-approved drug can slow progression of Alzheimer's
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with dementia, but researchers say millions more likely have symptoms but no formal diagnosis.
Teen claims popular acne drug made him shoot his friends, killing one
While being interrogated by the police, Coonnor Hilton claimed a popular prescription drug for acne was to blame for shooting two of his friends.
New 'smart drug' could beat jet lag in half the time — with just a single pill
Woke up in a new time zone but your brain stayed home? You're not alone.