Breaking health research, new drug approvals, landmark clinical trials, and emerging science — summarised clearly for informed readers. Updated as major findings are published.
A landmark study presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting has revealed something extraordinary. Women taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were roughly 30% less likely to develop breast cancer – a finding that is reshaping how doctors think about these blockbuster weight-loss medications. What the Study Found Researchers […]
Millions of people on Ozempic and Wegovy lose more than just fat. They also lose muscle – sometimes significant amounts. And millions more cannot tolerate the nausea, vomiting, and appetite suppression that comes with GLP-1 drugs at all. Now scientists may have a solution. A team of researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, working […]
Key Takeaways Oral semaglutide (Ozempic in pill form) became available in the US on May 4, 2026 — no injection required Available in 1.5 mg, 4 mg, and 9 mg tablets across 70,000+ US pharmacies Slightly lower efficacy than the injection but no refrigeration needed and needle-free Out-of-pocket cost: $149–$299/month; with insurance as low as […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have concerns about your weight or metabolic health, consult your doctor. In 2023, India crossed 101 million people living with […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Rapamycin is a prescription immunosuppressant. Do not use it outside of medical supervision — it carries significant risks. In 1972, a Canadian […]
Key Takeaways A blood test can now detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 15-20 years before symptoms appear The test measures phosphorylated tau (p-tau217) — a protein that accumulates in Alzheimer’s brains decades before memory loss Accuracy exceeds 90% in multiple validation studies — comparable to expensive PET brain scans Commercial versions are available globally; access […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | Member, Editorial Board, Medimadad Health Editorial Team For three decades, the dietary advice was consistent and confident: choose low-fat or fat-free dairy. Avoid full-fat milk. Skip the butter. Choose reduced-fat cheese. The saturated fat in full-fat dairy, the guidelines insisted, raised LDL cholesterol and drove heart […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | Member, Editorial Board, Medimadad Health Editorial Team If you have ever experienced a migraine that begins with visual disturbances — zig-zag lines, blind spots, flashing lights, or a shimmering arc of light that moves across your field of vision — you have experienced what neurologists call […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your exercise routine. The number you have been told your whole life — 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week — […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | Member, Editorial Board, Medimadad Health Editorial Team If you have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, the condition you know by the name PCOS has just been officially renamed. International medical bodies have updated the terminology to Polycystic Metabolic and Ovarian Syndrome, shortened to PMOS. The […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. When tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) was approved, it was described as a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. Most of the attention went […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. In August 2023, the New England Journal of Medicine published results that changed cardiovascular medicine. The SELECT trial — […]
