Statins donāt cause most of the side effects on package warnings, study finds
Many people who should be taking statins avoid them for fear of side effects. A large new study says most of those side effects don't actually show up.
February 2026
STAT+: Novo Nordisk accuses Hims & Hers of āillegal mass compoundingā over a cheaper version of Wegovy pill
Hims & Hers is making available a cheaper, compounded version of the Wegovy weight loss pill sold by Novo Nordisk, prompting the drugmaker to accuse the telehealth platform of āillegalā¦
What to know about TrumpRx, the Trump administrationās prescription drug platform
This evening President Trump is planning to launch of TrumpRx, the website that he's touted for months as a platform aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.
Emcure Beats 9 Rivals to Secure Second Semaglutide Brand from Novo Nordisk for India
New Delhi: Emcure Pharmaceuticals has secured exclusive rights to market a second brand of semaglutide in India through a partnership with Novo Nordisk, following intense competition from multiple pharmaceutical firms,…
Psychotherapy emerges as top treatment for grief, review finds
A systematic review found that psychotherapy is an effective intervention for easing grief and depression after the death of a loved one, with other approaches, such as expert-facilitated support groups…
Imaging Technique Can Reduce Benign Breast Biopsies by 25%
In breast cancer, a biopsy is the only diagnostic procedure that can determine if a suspicious lump or area is cancerous. However, in the U.S., between 75% and 80% of…
Dupilumab Highly Effective in Refractory Atopic Dermatitis: Study
A new study published in the journal of Pediatric Dermatology revealed that treatment with dupilumab achieved effective disease control in 87.8% of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis that was refractory…
SGLT2 Inhibitors Show Superior Kidney Outcomes Compared to GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: JAMA
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that when renal protection is a primary therapeutic objective, starting treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) is linked…
Black Women Show Higher Background Parenchymal Enhancement on Breast MRI: Study Finds
USA: Black women undergoing contrast-enhanced breast MRI are more likely to show higher levels of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) than White women, despite generally having lower breast density, a new…
Lifetime Alcohol Intake may increase risk of Colorectal Cancer, suggests research
A new study published in the journal of Cancer showed that while quitting alcohol may reduce the risk of adenoma, heavy drinking on a regular basis and a higher lifetime…