A new study finds a significant correlation between the use of semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, antidepressant, or benzodiazepine use, and suicidal ideation.No such link was found between liraglutide GLP-1 drugs and suicidal ideation.National health authorities have so far found no connection between GLP-1 medications and suicidal thoughts, but research…

Psychedelics are substances that may be beneficial in treating mental illness.Research is ongoing about the effectiveness of using psychedelics such as psilocybin and how they compare to more traditional treatment options.Evidence from a recent review suggests that the psychedelic psilocybin at high doses was slightly more effective at treating depression…

About 80% of all breast cancer diagnoses are ER-positive. Although there are traditional treatments available for ER-positive breast cancer, some people also elect to follow complementary and alternative treatments as well. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles say that Manuka honey is a potential alternative prevention and treatment…

Glucose metabolism is understood to be disrupted in aging brains, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Researchers have identified an enzyme that regulates glucose metabolism in the brain and discovered that a cancer drug may help treat early-stage Alzheimer’s. Treatment with the cancer drug restored function in the…

There have been many studies examining the potential positive and negative effects of caffeine on a person’s health. Much previous research has focused on how caffeine might impact heart health. A new study says that people who chronically drink high amounts of caffeine may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease,…

A new study from researchers based in Brazil examined the importance of flexibility to longevity. The scientists analyzed records from thousands of participants to measure their levels of flexibility. Their findings showed that women generally had a higher Flexindex score than men. The researchers also learned that people with higher…

People with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels and inject precise doses of insulin several times a day to avoid health complications. Now, diabetes researchers are developing smart insulins that could be administered only once a week and manage blood sugar in real time. Medical News Today…

After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. Most of these drugs are antibody therapies targeting toxic protein aggregates in the brain. Their approval has sparked enthusiasm and controversy in equal measure.…

More than 10 million people globally live with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no cure.Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that helps alleviate some movement symptoms of the condition. People with Parkinson’s can still encounter movement issues when using current DBS. Researchers from the University of…

Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according to a new study.In addition to geographic inequities, certain populations tend to be underdiagnosed, including Black and Hispanic individuals, and people aged 66-74.The problem is likely the result of a combination of complex overlapping factors.A person is much…