Treating addiction | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Research in Context  March 24, 2026 Research leads to more effective medications and psychotherapies Alcohol and drug addiction can cause many harms. This Research in Context feature looks at research into the causes of addiction and new ways to treat it. Addiction affects millions of people nationwide. marjan4782 / Adobe Stock Addiction is a serious public … Read more

GLP-1 RA, Thiazolidinedione Combo Linked to Lower Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes

Combination therapy using a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and thiazolidinedione was linked to significantly lower risks of all-cause mortality, major cardiovascular events, and cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Real-world study finds cardiovascular and survival benefits from dual therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. | Image credit: Minerva Studio … Read more

GLP-1 RA, Thiazolidinedione Combo Linked to Lower Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes

Combination therapy using a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and thiazolidinedione was linked to significantly lower risks of all-cause mortality, major cardiovascular events, and cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Real-world study finds cardiovascular and survival benefits from dual therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. | Image credit: Minerva Studio … Read more