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Clinical trial shows pembrolizumab (#Keytruda) eliminated detectable cancer in 71% of desmoplastic melanoma patients before surgery. At three years, 95% survived, and 74% remained cancer-free—a major breakthrough for this rare, aggressive melanoma. www.drugs.com/news/approve...
Approved Immunotherapy, Keytruda, Shrinks, Eliminates Rare, Aggressive Melanoma, Clinical Trial Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 An already-approved immunotherapy drug can dramatically shrink or even eliminate tumors associated with a rare and aggressive form of mela
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January 30, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Clinical trial shows pembrolizumab (#Keytruda) eliminated detectable cancer in 71% of desmoplastic melanoma patients before surgery. At three years, 95% survived, and 74% remained cancer-free—a major breakthrough for this rare, aggressive melanoma. www.drugs.com/news/approve...
Opdivo (nivolumab) treats various cancers by blocking PD-1 receptors, preventing cancer cells from hiding from the immune system. This reactivates T-cells to target cancer, though healthy cells may also be affected.#Opdivo
Opdivo Patient Tips: 7 things you should know
Easy-to-read patient tips for Opdivo covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Opdivo (nivolumab) treats various cancers by blocking PD-1 receptors, preventing cancer cells from hiding from the immune system. This reactivates T-cells to target cancer, though healthy cells may also be affected.#Opdivo
Federal price negotiations will target 15 medications, including Botox and Trulicity, representing $27B in Medicare spending. Covers cancer, autoimmune, diabetes treatments. Negotiated prices effective 2028. Part of Inflation Reduction Act's effort to lower #drugcosts. www.drugs.com/news/medicar...
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Botox and 14 Other Major Drugs - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 Fifteen prescription medications, including Botox and the diabetes drug Trulicity, will be the focus of federal price negotiations that
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January 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Federal price negotiations will target 15 medications, including Botox and Trulicity, representing $27B in Medicare spending. Covers cancer, autoimmune, diabetes treatments. Negotiated prices effective 2028. Part of Inflation Reduction Act's effort to lower #drugcosts. www.drugs.com/news/medicar...
Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Rybelsus all control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. Ozempic also reduces heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease risk. These medications help reach A1C goals and prevent diabetes complications. #semaglutideVsTirzepatide
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide: How do they compare?
Official answer: Key Points Both tirzepatide and semaglutide are GLP-1 agonist prescription medicines used with diet and exercise to...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Rybelsus all control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. Ozempic also reduces heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease risk. These medications help reach A1C goals and prevent diabetes complications. #semaglutideVsTirzepatide
Breaking asthma research: Scientists discovered "pseudo-leukotrienes", molecules formed by free radicals that may drive inflammation more than previously known chemicals. People with asthma might lack defenses against these reactions, opening doors for new treatments. www.drugs.com/news/new-dis...
New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 Scientists may have uncovered a new cause of asthma that could change how the disease is treated. Researchers at Case Western Reserve U
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January 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Breaking asthma research: Scientists discovered "pseudo-leukotrienes", molecules formed by free radicals that may drive inflammation more than previously known chemicals. People with asthma might lack defenses against these reactions, opening doors for new treatments. www.drugs.com/news/new-dis...
Jascayd has recently been approved for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, joining Ofev and Esbriet. These drugs slow progressive lung scarring but don't cure IPF. Treatment combines medication with oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. #PulmonaryFibrosisTreatments.
What are the latest treatments for IPF?
Official answer: The latest treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) now include the recently FDA-approved Jascayd...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Jascayd has recently been approved for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, joining Ofev and Esbriet. These drugs slow progressive lung scarring but don't cure IPF. Treatment combines medication with oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. #PulmonaryFibrosisTreatments.
New study: Women on menopause hormone therapy lost 35% more weight using Zepbound than those without hormone therapy. Researchers say estrogen may boost GLP-1's appetite-suppressing effects. #ZepboundAndMenopause www.drugs.com/news/women-m...
Women On Menopause Hormone Therapy Lose More Weight With Zepbound, Study Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 Good news for women taking hormone therapy for menopause You might find that weight-loss drugs are more effective. Women on hormone thera
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January 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM
New study: Women on menopause hormone therapy lost 35% more weight using Zepbound than those without hormone therapy. Researchers say estrogen may boost GLP-1's appetite-suppressing effects. #ZepboundAndMenopause www.drugs.com/news/women-m...
Austedo and Xenazine both treat involuntary movements in Huntington's disease, but Austedo also treats tardive dyskinesia and may have fewer side effects. Xenazine offers a cheaper generic option. Effectiveness is similar. #AustedoVsXenazine
Austedo vs Xenazine: How do they compare?
Official answer: Deutetrabenazine (Austedo, Austedo XR) and tetrabenazine (Xenazine) primarily differ in their uses, chemical structure...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Austedo and Xenazine both treat involuntary movements in Huntington's disease, but Austedo also treats tardive dyskinesia and may have fewer side effects. Xenazine offers a cheaper generic option. Effectiveness is similar. #AustedoVsXenazine
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the throat-to-stomach tube. Risk factors include reflux, obesity, smoking, and alcohol use. Many with reflux have no symptoms. If you're at risk, ask your doctor about screening endoscopy. #EsophagealCancer www.drugs.com/news/esophag...
Esophageal Cancer: What It Is, Symptoms, and How It’s Treated - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside your esophagus, the passageway through which food and water travel from your mouth to your
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January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the throat-to-stomach tube. Risk factors include reflux, obesity, smoking, and alcohol use. Many with reflux have no symptoms. If you're at risk, ask your doctor about screening endoscopy. #EsophagealCancer www.drugs.com/news/esophag...
#Botox treats chronic migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and more. Botox Cosmetic reduces forehead lines, crow's feet, and neck bands. Requires licensed provider injection; effects last two-to-four months. Side effects rare.
Botox Patient Tips: 7 things you should know
Easy-to-read patient tips for Botox covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
#Botox treats chronic migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and more. Botox Cosmetic reduces forehead lines, crow's feet, and neck bands. Requires licensed provider injection; effects last two-to-four months. Side effects rare.
New research finds the shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in people 70+. Vaccinated individuals showed reduced inflammation and fewer genetic aging markers compared to unvaccinated peers. #ShinglesVaccine www.drugs.com/news/shingle...
Shingles Vaccine Appears To Slow Aging In Seniors, Study Finds - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 The shingles vaccine can do more than simply protect folks from a maddening skin disease, new research shows. Incredibly, the shingles jab
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January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
New research finds the shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in people 70+. Vaccinated individuals showed reduced inflammation and fewer genetic aging markers compared to unvaccinated peers. #ShinglesVaccine www.drugs.com/news/shingle...
Entyvio treats moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis when other drugs fail. Controls inflammation, relieves symptoms, and induces remission. Clinical trials: 42% remission at one year vs. 16% placebo. Effects appear within six weeks. #EntyvioEffectiveness
How effective is Entyvio for Ulcerative Colitis?
Official answer: Entyvio may be used to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults. It helps to control...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Entyvio treats moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis when other drugs fail. Controls inflammation, relieves symptoms, and induces remission. Clinical trials: 42% remission at one year vs. 16% placebo. Effects appear within six weeks. #EntyvioEffectiveness
New study: A year of abatacept (#Orencia) injections delayed rheumatoid arthritis onset by up to four years in high-risk patients. Benefits persisted even after treatment stopped, offering hope for reducing disease burden and improving quality of life. www.drugs.com/news/advance...
Advance Treatment with Orencia Can Delay Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis By Years, Trial Data Show - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 People can delay rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for several years by receiving treatment in advance using a long-standing biologic drug, a cl
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January 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
New study: A year of abatacept (#Orencia) injections delayed rheumatoid arthritis onset by up to four years in high-risk patients. Benefits persisted even after treatment stopped, offering hope for reducing disease burden and improving quality of life. www.drugs.com/news/advance...
GLP-1 medications help manage obesity and type 2 diabetes by controlling hunger and blood sugar. Research shows they also reduce cardiovascular risk, protect kidneys, and improve heart failure symptoms, offering comprehensive benefits beyond weight loss. www.drugs.com/news/glp-1-c...
GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Overview - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 With more studies emerging, GLP-1 and dual GIP GLP-1 medications have become well-established options for those with obesity or type 2 d
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January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
GLP-1 medications help manage obesity and type 2 diabetes by controlling hunger and blood sugar. Research shows they also reduce cardiovascular risk, protect kidneys, and improve heart failure symptoms, offering comprehensive benefits beyond weight loss. www.drugs.com/news/glp-1-c...
#Trintellix treats major depression and sometimes severe anxiety in adults. Taken daily, it uniquely modulates serotonin receptors. Common effects: nausea, dizziness, GI issues, sexual dysfunction. Therapeutic benefits emerge within four weeks.
Trintellix Patient Tips: 7 things you should know
Easy-to-read patient tips for Trintellix covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM
#Trintellix treats major depression and sometimes severe anxiety in adults. Taken daily, it uniquely modulates serotonin receptors. Common effects: nausea, dizziness, GI issues, sexual dysfunction. Therapeutic benefits emerge within four weeks.
New study: Taking Ozempic 2-3 months before knee replacement surgery reduces serious complications by 55-72% in type 2 diabetes patients. Even brief use helps. May work by stabilizing blood sugar, promoting weight loss, and reducing inflammation. #OzempicAndSurgery www.drugs.com/news/ozempic...
Ozempic Improves Knee Replacement Outcomes Among People With Type 2 Diabetes - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 Even a brief round of Ozempic can help people with type 2 diabetes have a more successful knee replacement surgery, a new study says. P
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New study: Taking Ozempic 2-3 months before knee replacement surgery reduces serious complications by 55-72% in type 2 diabetes patients. Even brief use helps. May work by stabilizing blood sugar, promoting weight loss, and reducing inflammation. #OzempicAndSurgery www.drugs.com/news/ozempic...
Ingrezza treats involuntary movement disorders: tardive dyskinesia (repetitive movements from antipsychotic use) and chorea in Huntington's disease (irregular movements affecting coordination). #IngrezzaUses
What condition is Ingrezza used to treat?
Official answer: Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules and Ingrezza Sprinkle capsules are approved for the treatment of adults with tardive...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Ingrezza treats involuntary movement disorders: tardive dyskinesia (repetitive movements from antipsychotic use) and chorea in Huntington's disease (irregular movements affecting coordination). #IngrezzaUses
Major evidence review of 43 studies confirms: acetaminophen during pregnancy does NOT increase autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability risk. Analysis included 263K+ children. Experts say it remains safe, debunking claims linking Tylenol to autism.#TylenolAndAutism www.drugs.com/news/no-link...
No Link Between Acetaminophen and Autism, ADHD, Evidence Review Concludes - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a new evidence review
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January 20, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Major evidence review of 43 studies confirms: acetaminophen during pregnancy does NOT increase autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability risk. Analysis included 263K+ children. Experts say it remains safe, debunking claims linking Tylenol to autism.#TylenolAndAutism www.drugs.com/news/no-link...
Rexulti, an antipsychotic for depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's agitation, commonly causes weight gain through increased appetite, fatigue-related inactivity, and metabolic changes. #RexultiWeightGain
Why does Rexulti cause weight gain?
Official answer: Key Points Although effects can vary between patients, medicines in the atypical antipsychotic class like Rexulti are...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Rexulti, an antipsychotic for depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's agitation, commonly causes weight gain through increased appetite, fatigue-related inactivity, and metabolic changes. #RexultiWeightGain
Scientists found three new compounds in roasted coffee that block blood sugar absorption better than some diabetes drugs. The discovery could lead to coffee-based ingredients for blood sugar management. #CoffeeAndType2Diabetes www.drugs.com/news/new-cof...
New Coffee Chemicals Show Promise for Managing Type 2 Diabetes - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 19, 2026 Coffee may do more than boost energy. New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help slow how quick
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January 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Scientists found three new compounds in roasted coffee that block blood sugar absorption better than some diabetes drugs. The discovery could lead to coffee-based ingredients for blood sugar management. #CoffeeAndType2Diabetes www.drugs.com/news/new-cof...
New hope for treatment-resistant depression: chest implant sends electrical pulses to vagus nerve. 1 in 5 patients depression-free after 2 years, 69% showed meaningful improvement. Results sustained long-term, "highly atypical". #TreatmentResistantDepression www.drugs.com/news/nerve-s...
Nerve Stimulation Halts Depression In More Than 20% Of Patients, Clinical Trial Reports - Drugs.com MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 Treatment-resistant depression might be eased using an implant that sends electrical pulses to one of the body s major nerve clusters, a n
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January 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
New hope for treatment-resistant depression: chest implant sends electrical pulses to vagus nerve. 1 in 5 patients depression-free after 2 years, 69% showed meaningful improvement. Results sustained long-term, "highly atypical". #TreatmentResistantDepression www.drugs.com/news/nerve-s...
FDA says weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound don't increase suicide risk. After reviewing 91 trials with 107,000+ patients, regulators found no link to suicidal thoughts or mental health problems. Dugmakers asked to remove warnings. #GLP1DrugsSuicideRisk www.drugs.com/news/fda-mov...
FDA Moves to Remove Suicide Warnings From GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs - Drugs.com MedNews
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 Federal health regulators say popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound do not increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, and they
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January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
FDA says weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound don't increase suicide risk. After reviewing 91 trials with 107,000+ patients, regulators found no link to suicidal thoughts or mental health problems. Dugmakers asked to remove warnings. #GLP1DrugsSuicideRisk www.drugs.com/news/fda-mov...
New study: People with diabetes, migraines, thyroid disorders face drastically higher Botox side effect risks—up to 92x more likely. Researchers say cosmetic #Botox isn't trivial; it's a complex medical procedure strongly influenced by chronic illness and medications. www.drugs.com/news/chronic...
Chronic Illnesses Increase Risk Of Botox Side Effects, Experts Say - Drugs.com MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 People with diabetes, migraines and other chronic illnesses should think twice before receiving cosmetic Botox injections, a new study
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January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
New study: People with diabetes, migraines, thyroid disorders face drastically higher Botox side effect risks—up to 92x more likely. Researchers say cosmetic #Botox isn't trivial; it's a complex medical procedure strongly influenced by chronic illness and medications. www.drugs.com/news/chronic...
New study: IV iron beats oral supplements for treating anemia from heavy periods. Single IV dose maintained healthy levels for 30+ months vs. 36 months with daily pills. More cost-effective too, despite seeming pricier upfront. #IronDeficiencyAnemia www.drugs.com/news/iv-iron...
IV Iron Replacement Might Be Easier, More Effective Treatment For Iron Deficiency Anemia - Drugs.com MedNews
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 Women with iron deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding might be better helped by IV iron replacement compared to supplement
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January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
New study: IV iron beats oral supplements for treating anemia from heavy periods. Single IV dose maintained healthy levels for 30+ months vs. 36 months with daily pills. More cost-effective too, despite seeming pricier upfront. #IronDeficiencyAnemia www.drugs.com/news/iv-iron...
New study: Most doctors know about self-injectable birth control that lasts 3 months, but only 1/3 offer it to patients. The at-home shot has been available since 2004. Researchers say doctors should discuss this safe, effective option without bias. #SubcutaneousDMPA www.drugs.com/news/self-in...
A Self-Injectable Birth Control Med Is Available, But Most Doctors Don't Prescribe It - Drugs.com MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 Young women could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it s an option, a n
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January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
New study: Most doctors know about self-injectable birth control that lasts 3 months, but only 1/3 offer it to patients. The at-home shot has been available since 2004. Researchers say doctors should discuss this safe, effective option without bias. #SubcutaneousDMPA www.drugs.com/news/self-in...