Pfizer said its experimental obesity drug, which it acquired through Metsera, drove solid weight loss when taken once a month in a mid-stage trial. The data offer early evidence that the injection can ...

GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are injected into the fatty layer beneath the skin to manage blood sugar and aid in weight management. The recommended injection sites include the ...

A novel water-based gel, also known as a hydrogel, not only fights bacteria but also calms inflammation, thereby actively supporting wound healing. The material functions like a net, catching bacteria ...

Cancer is a democratic affliction; it does not only target the wealthy, yet its effect on South Africans is deeply unequal. Most of us know someone close who has struggled with, or succumbed to, the ...

Did our AI summary help? Immune cells are specialised cells in the body that help protect you from infections, diseases, and foreign invaders. They work together to identify and destroy harmful ...

A health expert says five common habits people often do before 9am could leave you feeling on edge, groggy and tired. Mike Kocsis, hormone health expert at Balance My Hormones, said five common ...

Cancer cells could be "reprogramming" immune cells to produce a molecule that promotes tumour growth, a new study has found, postulating that presence of the molecule may be an indicator of cancer ...

Brad Zukeran ’24 is pursuing a major in environmental science and minors in political science and history at Santa Clara University. Zukeran was a 2022-23 environmental ethics fellow at the Markkula ...

Methotrexate injection, a treatment for certain autoimmune diseases and cancers, can lead to various side effects. These range from common, mild reactions such as headache and nausea to serious, ...