A recent international study has found that a single dose of a new RSV vaccine, called RSVPreF3 OA, can protect adults aged 60 and older from serious lung infections caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for up to three seasons. The study involved over 24,000 older adults across 17 countries and tested how well
More Americans are turning to diabetes drugs like Ozempic, not for diabetes, but for weight loss. A new study shows that the use of GLP-1 medications among U.S. adults without diabetes more than tripled between 2018 and 2022. In that time, annual spending on these drugs surged from $1.6 billion to $5.8 billion. GLP-1 drugs,
Donating blood may do more than just help others—it could also enhance the health of your own blood cells. A recent study suggests that frequent blood donation may encourage the growth of beneficial blood cell mutations, potentially lowering the risk of blood-related diseases. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London analyzed blood samples from
A recent survey by ixlayer and Ipsos reveals that patients expect pharmaceutical companies to do more than just develop medications—they want digital tools to improve healthcare access. Over 400 adults with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease participated in the study, with nearly 75% saying they would welcome more support from drugmakers in
A recent study by Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology has found that coffee from many workplace coffee machines contains high levels of cholesterol-raising compounds. The research, published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, highlights the difference between coffee brewed in these machines and coffee made using regular paper filter drip coffee makers.
Canada is increasing its supply of bird flu (avian influenza) vaccines, following similar actions in the U.S. and U.K. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) secured 500,000 doses of GSK’s Arepanrix H5N1 vaccine, which is based on proven flu shot technology. Canada’s health regulator has approved a change in the vaccine strain, ensuring it
The FDA has approved Novo Nordisk’s drug Ozempic for a new use: reducing the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure, and death from cardiovascular disease in adults with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This approval is significant because Ozempic is now the first drug in its class (GLP-1 receptor agonists) with
As 2024 draws to a close, groundbreaking advancements have defined the year, spanning medicine, space exploration, and ancient history. Here are the top discoveries: 1. HIV Prevention Breakthrough The drug lenacapavir, used as an HIV preventative, achieved stunning success in trials, with up to 100% efficacy. Administered biannually as an injection, it targets HIV’s capsid
Novo Nordisk is exploring a higher-dose version of semaglutide to enhance weight loss treatments. In a recent phase 3b clinical trial called STEP UP, a 7.2-mg weekly dose of semaglutide helped participants lose an average of 20.7% of their body weight over 72 weeks. This significantly outperformed the 2.4-mg dose marketed as Wegovy, which led
Your thyroid plays a big role in your health, but many people don’t realize how much it affects their body until there’s a problem. The good news? You can take steps to keep your thyroid healthy and manage thyroid conditions effectively if they occur. How to Prevent Thyroid Problems While not all thyroid issues
