Pharmaceutical News and Articles

FDA Approves Higher-Dose Wegovy To Help People Lose More Weight

MONDAY, March 23, 2026 A stronger version of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy is on the way after federal regulators signed off on a higher dose. The U.S. Fo

ACOG Recommendations Developed for Managing Cancer in Pregnancy

Recommendations are presented for the management of pregnant patients with cancer in a Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series endorsed by the Americ

30 Million U.S. Adults Acquired Firearms -- 11 Million for First Time -- From 2021 to 2024

Nearly 30 million U.S. adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024, including more than 11 million people who became gun owners for the first time, according

Psychosocial Factors Not Linked to Increased Risk for Most Types of Cancer

Psychosocial factors are not associated with an increased risk for most types of cancer, according to a study published online March 23 in Cancer. Lonneke A. va

Preterm Birth Up With Periconceptional GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure for Diabetes

Periconceptional exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists is associated with increased odds of preterm birth among women with diabetes, acc

AAP Guidelines Address Parental Requests for Nonbeneficial Treatments

Ways to navigate and resolve disputes related to parental requests for potentially nonbeneficial treatment are addressed in a clinical report and accompanying t

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Imcivree (setmelanotide) for Patients with Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Don't Forget This: Study Shows Cannabis Exacts a Toll on Your Memory

SUNDAY, March 22, 2026 Got something important you don t dare forget like taking your heart medication, turning off the stove or a big date Here s some friendly

Want To Stress Less? Start With These Everyday Habits

SATURDAY, March 21, 2026 You probably know someone who never loses their cool even in a situation that would send most folks into a panic.How come they don t fr

High Ambient Temperatures Linked to CKD Prevalence, ESKD Incidence

High ambient temperatures are associated with increased chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) incidence, according to a st