Jennifer Sweenie

A 2026 study published in The Lancet suggests that tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist already approved for treatment of diabetes and obesity, could be an effective tool for fighting alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Scientists and farmers explain how breeding for shelf life, early harvesting, and industrial farming drained the flavor and nutrition out of fruit.

MUSC researchers are tackling MASH, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a liver disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide.

Researchers at MUSC are gaining global recognition for their work on cell and gene therapies. A new industry analysis from Inpart, a global scientific partnering platform used by 90% of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical companies, identified three MUSC technologies among the top 10 most impactful early-stage innovations. Rankings were based on real-world engagement, including partnering requests and direct outreach from biotech and pharmaceutical firms.

Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it's widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.

An asthma drug called formoterol may help reverse MASH-related liver damage, prompting new clinical trials after promising results in mice and observational human studies.

Understanding the bioavailability of foods helps you maximize the nutritional value you receive.

By the time Katie Sacra's son received the correct diagnosis, he had already spent years in and out of the healthcare system, cycling through hospitalizations and undergoing test after test, all while symptoms piled up that no one could fully connect. He received his first diagnosis by a geneticist at MUSC at 18 months, but it would take five years to understand that he suffered with a peroxisomal condition.

An endocrinologist explains the connection between insulin resistance, carb cravings, and constantly thinking about food.

Turns out, your grandmother was right about prunes. If you need to get things moving, you may want to reach for a handful.