NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A drug that has long been used to treat seizures has shown promise as a potential means of Alzheimer’s prevention, a new study suggests. The anti-seizure medication, levetiracetam, was first approved by the FDA in November 1999 under the brand name Keppra as a therapy for partial-onset…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Popular weight-loss medications may also affect aspects of sexual health, recent research has shown. In obese and overweight men, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs increased total testosterone, optimized hormone levels and improved erectile-function scores, according to a 2025 review published by the National Institutes of Health. Additional reviews…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists have discovered that a bacterium trapped in an ice cave for 5,000 years is resistant to several modern antibiotics. The bacterium was found in Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania, where researchers drilled a 25-meter ice core representing about 13,000 years of frozen history. The research was…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say. There are many different supplements — including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A single dose of psychedelics significantly reduced symptoms in people with major depressive disorder, a new study found. The clinical trial was led by researchers at Imperial College London, where the team found that participants with depression who took the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine (DMT) had greater reductions in…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common medication for diabetes may slow down age-related vision loss, according to new research. People with diabetes who were over the age of 55 and taking metformin — a prescription drug most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes — were 37% less likely to develop…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Following last week’s launch of TrumpRx, a federal government-based prescription drug platform, doctors are speaking about its potential benefits for consumers — and also its limitations. The platform, which can be accessed at TrumpRx.gov, allows patients to access “large discounts on many of the most popular and…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Peptide therapy has gained popularity as a potential health and longevity booster, but experts are warning of cautions and limitations. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers involved in processes like metabolism, growth and immune function, according to Cleveland Clinic. Some peptides have…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As marijuana’s potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain. Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and mood swings, but it can also come with many other less talked-about symptoms, including skin changes. Studies have shown that a majority of women report skin problems as they age — in particular, one they might not have…