Weight-Loss Pill Matches Injections, but Experts Skeptical
GLP-1 receptor agonists are now well established as weight-loss treatments, but until recently, they have been available exclusively…
Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Does Gabapentin Raise Dementia Risk?
The anticonvulsant gabapentin has been linked to a significantly increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or…