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Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their mental health on the line. Finasteride, a hair-loss drug prescribed for androgenetic alopecia, the …

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Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight loss drugs, safety concerns surrounding nicotine patches and his interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine protocol. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers have revealed a …

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5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting an annual flu shot is a simple procedure, but small choices before and after can make a big difference in how you feel afterward.  Medical experts and nutrition specialists shared some recommendations to make your appointment as smooth and comfortable as possible. No. 1. Wear something you can roll up easily …

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Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scientists may have discovered the first therapy for Huntington’s disease, a brain disorder that until now has had no effective treatments. Researchers at the University of College London (UCL) announced positive results from a global clinical trial for a new gene therapy, AMT-130. Developed by the Dutch biotechnology company uniQure, the therapy …

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Dangerous ‘gray-market’ weight-loss drugs flooding US as experts warn of risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to skyrocket for weight loss and diabetes, more Americans are skipping pharmacies and turning to unregulated sellers as a way to avoid high prices, insurance barriers and recurring shortages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called “gray-market” GLP-1s (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) …

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Experts sound alarm as weight-loss shortcut could put Americans at risk

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to skyrocket for weight loss and diabetes, more Americans are skipping pharmacies and turning to unregulated sellers as a way to avoid high prices, insurance barriers and recurring shortages. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called “gray market” GLP-1s (such as semaglutide or …

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Low testosterone signs men can’t ignore — and what experts say about hormone therapy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound strength after …

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Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.  NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes. Larry Williams, a trial participant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared with Fox News Digital that he’s …

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Single dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, could alleviate depression for at least five years after just one dose, according to a new study. The research, presented June 18 at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, followed up with patients who had been diagnosed with clinical depression — also known …

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Experimental drug helps patients lose nearly a quarter of body weight in early trials

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An experimental weight-loss medication was shown to help people lose nearly 25% of their body weight in early-stage 1a/2b trials. The drug, amycretin — developed by Novo Nordisk — works by replicating two hunger hormones — amylin, which regulates appetite and creates a feeling of fullness, and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), the …

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