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Share on Pinterest Research has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs may vary based on a person’s genetics. Image Credit: Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 medications may not always be effective for everyone. New research suggests that around 10% of people carry genetic variations that explain why. A new review suggests

Share on Pinterest Amazon will offer the new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, via kiosks and same-day delivery. Image credit: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Eli Lilly has announced the availability of the new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, through Amazon One Medical kiosks. The new Amazon offering features same-day prescriptions after speaking with a healthcare professional. Foundayo is

Share on Pinterest Heather Kaiser was diagnosed with early onset colon cancer at 42, but continues to lead a full and healthy life. Image Credit: Healthline/Photo by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser was diagnosed with early onset colon cancer at 42. She shares the story of her diagnosis, treatment, and living a full life with cancer.

Share on Pinterest A recent study found that social media influencers who promote prescription drugs may often share misleading information. Image Credit: Lucas Ottone/Stocksy A recent review suggests that social media influencers touting prescription drugs are often spreading misinformation. The research shows that audiences have difficulty recognizing promotional intent when the marketing is embedded in

News The NHS is urging patients to seek medical care as normal as resident doctors continue strike action over the weekend. The latest round of industrial action is set to end at 6:59am on Monday 13 April and NHS staff have been working tirelessly to ensure as many services as possible are able to run

Share on Pinterest A new study linked certain medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome to a higher risk of early death, but the overall risk is low. Laura Herrera/Stocksy Researchers say some medications prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may increase a person’s risk of early death. However, experts say that risk is relatively small

Share on Pinterest New therapies for osteoarthritis could help joints heal and regenerate, rather than just treat symptoms. Luis Velasco/Stocksy A government agency says that several promising osteoarthritis treatments are in development. The new therapies aim to help joints heal rather than simply treating symptoms. Treatment methods include bone and cartilage regeneration and living knee

Share on Pinterest If you live in one of the top 20 U.S. cities for spring allergies, here’s what you can do to cope. Image Credit: Liliya Rodnikova/Stocksy The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has ranked the top 20 worst cities for pollen allergies in 2026. Allergy seasons are lasting longer and are

Share on Pinterest Dylan Kurtz (right) with his parents and brother. Photography courtesy of Dylan Kurtz As colorectal cancer increases among people under 50, more children may experience watching a parent face this disease. Dylan Kurtz shares what it was like to watch his dad get treated for colon cancer while he was a teenager.

Share on Pinterest New research finds that a significant number of videos about ADHD, autism, and various mental health conditions on social media platforms like TikTok are misleading or inaccurate. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A new study has found that a significant amount of social media content about mental health is inaccurate. Researchers identified TikTok as