Can GLP-1 Drugs Cause Vision Loss? What the Research Says

Share on PinterestResearch on GLP-1 drugs and eye health has been inconsistent, but experts say the risk of serious eye disease is generally low. Getty Images/Hiraman Studies have linked GLP-1 medications to various eye conditions, some of which may lead to vision loss. Despite these findings, a clear link has yet to be established, and... Read More

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August 14, 2025

Could lithium hold the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease?

Share on PinterestOne unexpected player may turn the tables on Alzheimer’s: lithium. Image credit: Heather Diehl/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Lithium is a mineral that can be found in nature, with small amounts also found in the human body. Past research has also shown that lithium seems to have a neuroprotective effect on the... Read More

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August 13, 2025

Are the signs there 15 years before onset?

Share on PinterestSubtle signs of multiple sclerosis may appear more than a decade before onset, recent research suggests. Image credit: Pancake Pictures/Getty Images Research is ongoing regarding when multiple sclerosis develops and strategies for prompt diagnosis. A recent study found that people who went on to develop multiple sclerosis had a much higher use of... Read More

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August 13, 2025

Lilly’s New Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron Led to 12% Weight Loss in Trials

Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugmaker Eli Lilly’s new weight loss pill orforglipron showed meaningful weight loss results in a recent clinical trial. Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron produced an average weight loss of 12.4% (27.3 pounds) in clinical trials. The weight loss pill also significantly improved heart health markers like cholesterol... Read More

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