Surge in Coverage and Cost for GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs in the Workplace In recent years, a new class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists—originally developed for diabetes—have emerged as highly effective treatments for weight loss. These drugs, such as those listed at more than US$1,300 per month for
The Ancient Mystery of Fever: From Fear to Function At some point, everyone has endured the heat, chills, and disorientation that accompany a fever. Though unpleasant, this rise in temperature is far from meaningless. It’s an ancient survival mechanism developed over hundreds of millions of years. Scientists now understand that
Antidepressants Show Vast Differences in Physical Side Effects For the first time, antidepressants have been ranked according to their physical health effects. This sheds light on major variations among widely used medications. Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Oxford analyzed over 150 studies involving 30 antidepressants and
How Early Peanut Exposure Transformed Childhood Allergy Prevention For decades, parents were urged to keep infants away from peanuts to avoid dangerous allergic reactions. But modern research has completely flipped that advice — and the results have been life-changing. Over the past ten years, a major shift in pediatric nutrition
A Milestone in Japan’s Reproductive Health Policy Japan has officially approved the over-the-counter sale of the emergency contraceptive pill, marking a turning point in the nation’s approach to women’s reproductive rights. The medication, produced by ASKA Pharmaceutical, will now be available without a doctor’s prescription for the first time, offering women
A Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection A revolutionary advancement in oncology is reshaping the future of diagnostics: a blood test capable of identifying over 50 types of cancer from a single sample. This innovation, developed by Grail, detects fragments of tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream. These are known as
A Milestone for HIV Prevention in the United Kingdom For the first time, the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales will offer an injectable HIV prevention therapy known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA). This long-acting shot, administered every two months, offers an alternative to daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication.
Lead Contamination in Protein Powders Raises Safety Questions A recent independent investigation has uncovered trace levels of lead in more than twenty widely sold protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes across the United States. The study analyzed products over several months. It found that more than two-thirds contained higher lead levels
New Vaccine Recommendations for the 2025–26 Season As the crisp autumn air returns, so does the heightened risk of respiratory illnesses across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates that this year’s respiratory season will mirror last year’s in terms of hospitalizations from COVID-19, influenza,
The hidden role of hormones in mental balance Hormones are more than biological maintenance signals—they interact dynamically with your brain to influence how you feel. Beyond the well-known neurotransmitters, hormones travel through the bloodstream to bind with receptors in regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, modulating mood, stress response,
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned
The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather