May 18, 2026
Baxfendy was approved in the US for hypertension in adults not adequately controlled on other antihypertensive medicines. The approval was based on Phase III BaxHTN results showing significant systolic blood pressure reductions.
May 12, 2026
BrightGene Bio-Medical reported Phase III data for BGM0504 showing 19.3% mean weight reduction and improvements in blood pressure, lipids and uric acid. The data highlighted GIP as a key variable in broader metabolic management.
Apr 24, 2026
Two retrospective studies in type 2 diabetes patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms linked GLP-1RAs to lower non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage risk. One study also showed lower all-cause mortality over five years.
Apr 22, 2026
Diabetes and heart disease can impair sexual function by damaging blood vessels, nerves and circulation. Sexual dysfunction may also be an early warning sign of underlying vascular damage.
Apr 14, 2026
South Korean pharmaceutical companies are expanding digital healthcare businesses as they seek new revenue sources. The domestic market recorded 7.7409 trillion won in sales in 2024, while companies including Daewoong Pharmaceutical, Dong-A ST, Handok and Yuhan are advancing products and investments.
Apr 03, 2026
Final phase 3 trial results show atrasentan (Vanrafia®) provides significant long-term kidney function benefits in IgA nephropathy patients, with a 2.59 mL/min/1.73m² eGFR improvement versus placebo. Earlier phase 2 data demonstrated the drug reduces proteinuria by 30.7% when added to standard background therapy. The drug's manufacturer plans to seek traditional FDA approval in 2026 based on these findings.
Mar 31, 2026
A study finds nearly half of melanoma patients receiving BRAF or MEK inhibitors develop hypertension or cardiac dysfunction. Moderate to severe cardiac issues appear within 4 weeks and only in patients with medium or higher baseline risk. Higher baseline NT-proBNP levels are associated with increased cardiac dysfunction risk.
Mar 30, 2026
New research reveals that ultra-marathon running damages red blood cells, making them less flexible and accelerating their breakdown. The study found this damage increases with race distance and could potentially lead to anemia. The findings may also help improve blood storage practices for medical transfusions.
Mar 15, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide help regulate appetite and improve satiety for medical weight loss. Clinical studies show patients can lose an average of 15% of body weight with these treatments. These medications are suitable for individuals with BMI of 27+ with weight-related conditions or BMI of 30+ regardless of other conditions.
Mar 18, 2026
New research shows home-based exercise reduces cognitive impairment during chemotherapy, while cardio-oncology programs monitor and minimize heart complications from cancer treatments that pose cardiovascular risks to survivors.
Mar 04, 2026
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to U.S. foods, drinks and supplements without alerting the FDA, exploiting a legal loophole in the "generally recognized as safe" standard, according to a new investigation.
Feb 26, 2026
Recent research shows younger heart disease patients face unique parenting challenges, middle-aged healthy eating protects against cognitive decline, and timing evening meals three hours before bed improves cardiovascular markers.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk sues telehealth companies over compounded weight-loss drugs as employers explore AI-based alternatives to costly GLP-1 medications. About 1 in 8 Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes.
Feb 18, 2026
The Preeclampsia Foundation released a new educational resource to help OB-GYNs navigate predictive and diagnostic biomarker testing for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, covering FDA-cleared tests from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Roche Diagnostics.
Feb 17, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for Argos Infinity, Retia Medical's cardiovascular intelligence software platform designed for high-risk surgical and critical care environments across health systems.
Feb 16, 2026
WHOOP has partnered with Unilabs to launch its Advanced Labs programme in the UAE, offering members access to a 65-biomarker blood testing panel at Dhs733, with results integrated into the WHOOP app alongside wearable health data.
Feb 16, 2026
A phase IIa clinical trial found that a single intravenous dose of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) with psychological support rapidly reduced depressive symptoms in 34 adults with major depressive disorder, with improvements sustained for up to three months.
Feb 16, 2026
CSL Seqirus announced that neffy adrenaline nasal spray has been approved in Australia for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in adults and children 15kg+ and aged four years and over, marking the first new adrenaline administration method approved in over 30 years.
Feb 14, 2026
A review in The Lancet highlights emerging long-acting injectable therapies for hypertension that could reduce treatment to two doses annually instead of daily pills, with several candidates now in late-stage clinical trials.
Feb 14, 2026
Clinical studies demonstrate GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide produce substantial weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes, with patients achieving mean reductions of 14.9% body weight over 68 weeks.