Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers​Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers 

Prostate cancer screening compares favorably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significant cancers, reducing mortality and avoiding unnecessary harms, says new research. The findings are presented at the European Association of Urology Congress (EAU26) in London. The research has also been accepted for publication in European Urology.

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower mortality for patients with brain metastases, T2DM​GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower mortality for patients with brain metastases, T2DM 

For patients with cancer and brain metastases (BM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality, according to a research letter published online March 11 in JAMA Network Open. ​For patients with cancer and brain metastases (BM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 Read More

What happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 drugs? New study reveals real world insights​What happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 drugs? New study reveals real world insights 

As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, questions persist about what happens after patients stop taking them in real-world settings. A new Cleveland Clinic analysis of nearly 8,000 patients suggests that discontinuing semaglutide and tirzepatide, on average, does not lead to significant weight regain in clinical practice, as many patients later restart Read More

‘Mormon Wives’ star weighs just 99 pounds at 5′ 10″, admits GLP-1 addiction​’Mormon Wives’ star weighs just 99 pounds at 5′ 10″, admits GLP-1 addiction 

Reality TV star Layla Taylor revealed she’s been silently struggling with an eating disorder for years during the tumultuous season four of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Taylor, 25, admitted she has been living with an eating disorder since high school. During an episode of the Utah-based show, Taylor said she’s been abusing GLP-1s Read More

A new triple negative breast cancer target: Why HORMAD1 could guide treatment choices​A new triple negative breast cancer target: Why HORMAD1 could guide treatment choices 

A gene that is typically active only in reproductive cells may hold the key to new treatments for triple negative breast cancer, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists from the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Center at The Institute of Cancer Research, London (ICR) and the Breast Cancer Now Research Unit at King’s College London, have uncovered a new weakness in triple negative breast cancer linked to a gene called HORMAD1 and a way to target it.

Why Ozempic users are actually spending more on high-end chocolate​Why Ozempic users are actually spending more on high-end chocolate 

Chocolate sales are rising faster among people using weight-loss drugs than in the rest of the population, according to a new report. Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets. Semaglutide medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, mimic the natural hormone GLP‑1 (glucagon‑like peptide‑1), while tirzepatides (such Read More

Berberine as a natural Ozempic? An analysis of a popular myth​Berberine as a natural Ozempic? An analysis of a popular myth 

In recent years, berberine has increasingly appeared in the public sphere as a “natural way” to improve metabolism. In social media, it is sometimes compared to incretin drugs and even referred to as “plant-based Ozempic.” Such comparisons suggest a simple mechanism of action and predictable effects. ​In recent years, berberine has increasingly appeared in the Read More

Impurity in Some Compounded Tirzepatide ‘Potentially Dangerous,’ Eli Lilly Warns​Impurity in Some Compounded Tirzepatide ‘Potentially Dangerous,’ Eli Lilly Warns 

(MedPage Today) — Compounded versions of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) containing vitamin B12 pose a potential safety risk to the public, Eli Lilly warned in an open letter on Thursday. Following laboratory testing, the drugmaker said it uncovered… ​ (MedPage Today) — Compounded versions of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) containing vitamin B12 pose a potential safety risk Read More