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

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

Health·USA

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.

Health·News·USA

FDA Recalls 740 TruAire-5 Oxygen Concentrators Over Fire Risk

A critical safety recall has been issued for TruAire-5 oxygen concentrators after reports of devices catching fire during use. Jiangsu Jumao X-Care Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., the manufacturer, has recalled all units

Karmactive Staff

February 8, 2025

Representative Image. A Person is doing exercise with Dumbell. Photo Source: Engin_Akyurt (Pixabay)

Health

ETH Zurich’s Vibration Therapy Boosts Bone Healing by 30%

Scientists at ETH Zurich have discovered that gentle vibrations, similar to a massage for your bones, could help broken bones heal better and become stronger than before. This finding might change how

Tejal Somvanshi

January 31, 2025

Representative Image. Woman Sleeping. Photo Source: Ivan Obeleninov (Pexels)

Health·News·USA

FDA Approves Zepbound: First Sleep Apnea Drug Reduces Breathing Events by 25/hour, 18% Weight Loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide), marking the first medication authorized for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. The approval comes

Tejal Somvanshi

December 24, 2024

The efforts of the research teams involved in the analysis revealed that the material was composed of a complex mixture of fats, oils, calcium and other metals.

News·Ocean·Pollution·World

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

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 few weeks ago, thousands of round and sticky

Rahul Somvanshi

November 11, 2024