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GLP-1 Meds May Help Slow the Spread of Certain Obesity-Related Cancers

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers. GLP-1 receptor agonists have never been j

Autobahn Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Fast Track Designation for Elunetirom, a CNS-Directed Thyroid Hormone Receptor Agonist, for the Adjunctive Treatment of Bipolar Depression

SAN DIEGO May 26, 2026 Autobahn Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing restorative treatments for people affected by neuropsychiatric disorders,

New Drug Application for Bayer’s FXIa Inhibitor Asundexian Accepted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Under Priority Review

Quitting Smoking Linked to Lower Risk for Dementia

Quitting smoking is associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially for those with no or modest weight gain after cessation, according to a study publishe

Worse Cancer Mortality Seen in Association With Exposure to Coal Operations

Occupational exposure and residential exposure to coal operations are associated with worse cancer mortality, according to a review published online May 19 in P

Trump Admin Bars Key U.S. Researchers From Global Virus Response Talk

TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 The Trump administration has issued a directive shutting key U.S. health research officials out of global discussions on virus outbreaks,

Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Tied to Poor Cardiovascular Health in Offspring

Exposure to adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) during gestation is associated with suboptimal cardiovascular health (CVH) among offspring in early adulthood, acc

PSA Screening Likely Yields Reduction in Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening likely results in a reduction in prostate cancer-specific mortality, according to a review published online May 15 in

Migraine With Aura Linked to Incident Ischemic Stroke Risk in Those 45 Years and Older

Migraine with aura is associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke in adults aged 45 years or older, according to a study published online May 20 in Ne

Wrist-Derived Photoplethysmography Can Accurately ID Cardiac Arrest

Wrist-derived photoplethysmography (PPG) can accurately detect cardiac arrest in adults undergoing ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation or subcutaneous implant