Month: July 2024

Study Finds Potential Cause, Treatment for Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa could be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical, reports a research team that has developed a possible cure for the eating disorder. Mouse studies have revealed that a deficit in acetycholine, a neurotransmitter associated with the brain’s reward… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 11, 2024

Combining Diabetes Drugs Ups Heart, Kidney Benefits

Combining two different types of diabetes drugs can offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in people with diabetes, a new review finds. Commonly prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors, when combined with GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, effectively reduce the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on July 10, 2024

FTC to Sue Drug Middlemen Over Insulin Prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is planning to sue UnitedHealth, Cigna and CVS Health – the three largest pharmacy-benefit managers – over their tactics for negotiating prices for drugs including insulin, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters Wednesday. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on July 10, 2024