Drug

Clinical pharmacologist Hiddo L. Heerspink of the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands

October 29, 2024

Ozempic-Linked Drug Semaglutide Trial Shows 52% Drop in Kidney Disease Markers – Is This the Next Big Breakthrough for CKD Patients?

Recent research shows that semaglutide (Ozempic®) can help patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and obesity, expanding its known benefits beyond diabetes treatment. The study, published in Nature Medicine, demonstrates substantial improvements

Black widow spider, animal photography-CC0 1.0 UNIVERSAL

Health·Science·Wildlife

45 Antibodies to Counter Black Widow’s Bite: A Milestone in Spider Venom Treatment

The venom of the European black widow can cause respiratory and heart problems and even be fatal. However, antiserums from horses are themselves highly prone to side effects. Now, a German research team has found another antidote. An international research

June 12, 2024

Ozempic Weight-Loss Craze Hits India’s Gray Market: A Global Obesity Drug Sparks Serious Health Risk Concerns as Celebs Drive Demand

Health·India

Ozempic, the diabetes medication turned weight-loss sensation, has taken India by storm despite its official unavailability in the country. The semaglutide-based injection, known for

Thousands of Black Sticky Balls Wash Ashore on Sydney Beaches, Containing Toxic Waste from Drugs and PFAS

News·Ocean·Pollution·World

A multidisciplinary team of scientists has made significant advances in understanding the origins of the mysterious black balls appearing on Sydney’s beaches (Australia). A

Health·USA

FDA Battles Supreme Court Over Flavored Vape Ban Amid 1.6 Million Teen Users Crisis

The Supreme Court faces a pivotal decision as it prepares to hear arguments on whether to reinstate the FDA’s ban on sweet-flavored vaping products. The case follows what Trump’s own FDA commissioner

Tejal Somvanshi

November 29, 2024