LIFESTYLE

Novo Nordisk Pushes for First Oral Obesity Drug Approval

Novo Nordisk announced earlier this year that it submitted an application for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to sell oral Wegovy. With Eli Lilly preparing to apply for FDA approval for its oral anti-obesity drug, Orforglipron, the

The Cells That Start It All: KAIST Breaks Ground in Brain Cancer Research

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Monday that a research team led by Professor Lee Jeong Ho has made a groundbreaking discovery. They have identified the precancerous cells responsible for the development an

Teen Guys with 'Man Boobs' Are Turning to Surgery—Here’s Why

A 19-year-old student has been dealing with gynecomastia, or enlarged breast tissue in males, since middle school. He had hoped the condition would resolve after puberty, but when it didn't, he sought help from a plastic surgeon after taking his col

FDA Ruling Paves Way for Pharmacy Substitution of Yuflyma for Humira

On Monday, Celltrion announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the interchangeability of its autoimmune disease treatment, Yuflyma (adalimumab), with the original drug, Humira. The U.S. interchangea

New Drug Candidate Shows Promise Against Solid Tumors by Eliminating M2 Macrophages

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new drug candidate that could revolutionize solid tumor treatments by selectively targeting tumor-associated macrophages that impede immunotherapy. On Monday, the National Research Foundation of Korea annou

GIST Team Develops Real-Time Blood Flow Sensor with Dual Hydration Modeling

A South Korean research team has developed a technology capable of electrically measuring and precisely analyzing genetic characteristics of blood components in real-time, allowing for highly accurate blood test results. Gwangju Institute of Science

Eli Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Shows 7.9% Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Trial

Eli Lilly’s oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, orforglipron, has shown significant results in a Phase 3 clinical trial, raising expectations that a convenient oral alternative could disrupt the obesity treatment market, which has traditionally been domina

Experts Reveal the Secrets to Falling—and Staying—Asleep

“You’re not sleeping well, are you? Please, get some rest. No matter how many medications you take, if you don’t sleep, your body won’t recover.”These were the words of a doctor when a journalist, suffering from persistent headaches, chills, and a hi

Why You’re Always Cold and Tired—Signs of Hypothyroidism

The thyroid is an organ responsible for secreting thyroid hormones essential for life. These hormones play a crucial role in newborn and child growth and brain development and help regulate the body’s metabolism. When thyroid hormone production is to

Study Finds Slushy Drinks May Cause Serious Health Issues in Children

A recent study recommends that children under 8 avoid slushy drinks with added sugars.Researchers from University College Dublin, led by Patricia E. Fitzsimons, published their findings after studying 21 children in the UK and Ireland who sought medi