Key Takeaways Vaccination rates among children have declined since the pandemic, especially among white and Asian families. Misinformation, policy changes, and declining trust…
Key Takeaways Research shows that rates of colorectal cancer are increasing in U.S. adults under the age of 55. While the recommended screening…
Key Takeaways The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new active sunscreen ingredient approved in the U.S. since the 1990s. Bemotrizinol provides broad-spectrum…
A Word From Verywell Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a member of Verywell’s medical expert board and a board-certified physician with over 10…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabrielle Union-Wade partnered with Vaccinate Your Family and Merck for a public health campaign called Don’t Skip, which encouraged…
Ozempic and Mounjaro are drugs that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes. But you’ve likely heard of them because they’re all…
If you have a prescription for the anti-anxiety medication Xanax (alprazolam), check your bottle. On March 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Key Takeaways Foundayo is a newly approved GLP-1 weight loss pill that can be taken any time of day, with or without food.…
Key Takeaways The FDA has removed the black box warning on hormone therapy, which had previously discouraged its use due to overstated risks.…
Key Takeaways The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will cover weight loss drugs for a $50 monthly copay for eligible beneficiaries through Dec. 31,…
Close Key Takeaways Nicotine pouch sales have surged partly due to marketing efforts. Even independent of tobacco, nicotine is highly addictive and can…
Key Takeaways PCOS has been renamed PMOS to better reflect its metabolic and hormonal effects beyond reproductive health. PMOS affects about 1 in…
Key Takeaways Viruses like norovirus might spread more easily on a cruise ship because passengers spend extended time in close quarters and share…
Key Takeaways Susvimo is an FDA-approved eye implant for diabetic macular edema that can be refilled every six months instead of requiring monthly…
Key Takeaways A University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that one in four adults between 50 and 80 take aspirin…