Drug

A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney…

2 weeks ago

New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early tests

Researchers led by metabolism expert Prof Timo D. Müller at Helmholtz Munich have developed a new strategy to treat obesity…

2 weeks ago

Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, including well-known brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, may offer unexpected mental…

3 weeks ago

Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk

GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus), commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity may also be linked to…

2 months ago

Scientists finally reveal how this Alzheimer’s drug really works

Lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, is a monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease that targets and removes harmful amyloid plaques while…

2 months ago

A lab mistake at Cambridge reveals a powerful new way to modify drug molecules

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a new technique that uses light instead of toxic chemicals to change…

2 months ago

New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease

Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the…

3 months ago

New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half

A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a compound called Mic-628 that directly influences the…

3 months ago

Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests

Three newly identified compounds were found to strongly inhibit α-glucosidase, an enzyme that plays a central role in breaking down…

4 months ago

A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins

An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer's disease. In a…

5 months ago