First Oral Carbapenem Approved for Complicated UTIs
The FDA approved oral tebipenem pivoxil (Utebzi) as the first oral carbapenem antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract…
Cefazolin Proves Its Mettle for Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Infections
Clinicians have opted for antistaphylococcal penicillins over cefazolin for patients with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus bacteremia due to habit,…
CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles
CVS is changing up its over-the-counter pill bottles, swapping out the plastic for aluminum. For decades, pills have…
Zepbound: Why Setting Weight Loss Goals May Be Key to Success
Share on PinterestSetting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit:…
Why weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
Weight-loss jabs are the latest craze for shedding a few pounds. Their effect has been dramatic with drugs…
America’s Most Talked-About Drug Has A Surprising Secret: 69% of GLP-1 Users Are Unlikely To Admit Taking It
Virta Health, the leader in metabolic disease reversal, today released its third annual 2026Virta Vitals, a national survey…
Mayim Bialik’s ‘Nightmare’ Experience with Single Dose of a GLP-1
Share on PinterestMayim Bialik recently shared the “nightmare” experience she had after using a GLP-1 drug. Image Credit:…
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior
Popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping people lose weight and manage…
Scientists Find Intriguing Link Between Ozempic and Violent Behavior
It’s become a running joke at this point that GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic…
Medicare’s GLP-1 Program Looms; Chemicals in Breast Milk; Acromegaly Drug Rejected
A massive wave of new prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists is expected following the July launch of a…
Government of Canada announces new appointments to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
June 16, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of Canada Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health,…
To Your Health: Ask Before You Swallow
Some medications, especially common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and Advil, are usually taken with food. Pallot…