Genetic findings illuminate dental abnormalities and the evolutionary loss of teeth

by rss feed | Oct 27, 2026 | News Feeds

Rare variants in a gene involved in early development have been linked to a range of dental differences in people, including missing teeth, unusual tooth shapes, and teeth present at birth. Read Original...

Millions get GLP-1 drugs through channels insurance records may miss

by rss feed | Oct 27, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers analyzed reports from 9,150 US adults and found that current or previous GLP-1/GIP use rose from 8.2% to 12% between March 2024 and October 2025, largely driven by weight-loss indications. They also estimated that approximately one-third of users obtained...

Immunotherapy combination sets a new standard of care for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

by rss feed | Oct 27, 2026 | News Feeds

In patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), tarlatamab, a bispecific T-cell engager, plus durvalumab as first-line maintenance therapy extended median overall survival by more than eight months, more than tripled progression-free survival, and...

AI drug recommendations show bias toward costly branded products

by rss feed | Oct 27, 2026 | News Feeds

Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Claude, are increasingly being used to provide health information to the public. Read Original...

Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains

by rss feed | Oct 27, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers compared semaglutide-treated male and female rats with pair-fed animals receiving the same amount and type of food to distinguish drug-associated microbiome changes from those linked to reduced eating. Semaglutide altered bacterial richness and community...