Reaching for a diet soda or artificially sweetened snack to lose weight or to enjoy a few more treats? A growing number of scientists believe that’s not a good idea.

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Johnson & Johnson's nasal spray to be used alone in adults with a major depressive disorder.

The proposed "Nutrition info box" would show customers whether products have low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, ...

A non-opioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals could become a blockbuster, but questions remain on whether it will prove ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Three GLP-1 drugs are best at helping obese and overweight people drop weight, including one that hasn’t yet been approved for that purpose. However, a ...

They investigated 12 medications — three that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for weight loss and nine it hasn’t. The drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body naturally ...

The key lies in adopting proven strategies that focus on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. A well-balanced diet combined with regular exercise and stress management are essential ...

The drug application seeks accelerated FDA approval, with a priority review potentially leading to a U.S. commercial launch next year. The ongoing phase 3 ACTION trial evaluates dordaviprone's impact ...

while Hikma has already rolled out its own copycat following an FDA approval that came through shortly after Christmas. Complicating the issue for Novo, generic drug makers and compounders ...

Known as an aptamer drug ... The FDA grants orphan status to medicines and biologics for rare diseases that meet certain criteria, opening the way for incentives such as accelerated approval ...