Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects
Combining Ayahuasca Compound with Drugs like Ozempic Could Help Treat Diabetes, Mouse Model Suggests
Researchers combined the drug harmine with a medication similar to Ozempic to boost the number and function of human insulin-producing cells transplanted into mice
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What’s the Secret behind Ozempic’s Sweeping Health Benefits?
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs are being investigated as treatments for many health conditions—from dementia to addiction to kidney problems
Tracking Ozempic’s Nausea Side Effect to Specific Neurons May Lead to Better Drugs
The neurons that produce a sick feeling and food aversion are distinct from those that induce a feeling of fullness
A Good Night’s Sleep May Help Control Blood Sugar
Brain waves during sleep influence glucose and insulin, offering new insights into controlling diabetes
Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Bear Heavy Costs and Questions for Seniors
Limited data on adults age 60 and older raise questions on whether high-priced weight-loss drugs will really help with lowering rates of chronic illness and disability
Aspartame Declared ‘Possible’ Carcinogen. Here’s What That Really Means
United Nations groups say the artificial sweetener poses a possible risk of liver cancer—but there’s no evidence for harm under the current daily limit
Flavor-Enhancing Spoons and Chopsticks Could Make Food Taste Better
New types of cutlery can enhance flavors such as sweetness or saltiness for a more satisfying meal
How Diabetes Tech Helped One Mom Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Thanks to huge advancements in technology to monitor and treat type 1 diabetes, families like mine can sleep throughout the night
Diabetes Screening Standards in the U.S. Miss the Disease in Many People of Color
Risks for Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans start at lower weights and younger ages than risks for white people
Gel-Based Sensor Continuously Monitors Wounds for Infection
The device can sit beneath a bandage and send infection alerts directly to a smartphone